Although Black Friday is historically known as the day holiday shopping begins in earnest, Small Business Saturday is a day set aside for those looking for that special gift to shop in small businesses instead of big box stores. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has many events planned that for Small Business Saturday to encourage everyone to shop at our unique …
On Thursday, November 16 from 10 AM until 3 PM, the Sussex County Mobile Health Unit will be at the Milford Public Library offering multiple health services to area residents. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. “The DPH Mobile Unit will offer COVID-19 testing as well as vaccinations and boosters,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Manager for Milford Public Library …
Milford Cross Country teams had outstanding finishes at the State Championships Saturday. Milford Girls finished in third place which is the highest finish for Milford since 1994. Milford was led by senior Faith Mitchell who finished seventh in the Division 1 race and securing her an All State selection. Jorja Willey and Aviana Shaw also had top 20 finishes …
By Kevin Eickman Last Thursday evening at Briggs Stadium, Milford coach Jed Bell addressed his team following a hard-fought battle between two teams that laid it all on the line. It wasn’t easy for him, but it was even harder for the players who had hoped to snap Lake Forest’s two-game winning streak for the “Battle of The Bell.” The …
Although they have been open to the public for a few weeks, the new Memorial Park playground and pickleball courts officially opened with two ribbon cuttings on Thursday, November 9. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) cut the ribbon opening the new playground while the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) cut the ribbon for the new pickleball courts. “I want …
By Kevin Eickman About as far south you can get in Delaware is a little town called Delmar, a town that loves its Friday night football and offers an intimate setting to play in with a very supportive crowd. While it is hard enough to when there when you play your best, it is almost impossible to do when you …
As the weather turns colder, thoughts turn to what has always been known as cold and flu season. Sniffles, aches, cough and a general feeling of malaise are signs that you may be coming down with something. After coming out of a pandemic, however, those symptoms are harder to ignore than they were pre-COVID as people now realize how easy …
Milford High School Cross Country has opened registrations for the 25th Annual Reindeer Stampede, planned for Saturday, November 25. The 5k benefits the cross country team, according to Coach Lance Skinner. “The funds are used to purchase gear we may need, like we sometimes buy shoes for team members,” Skinner said. “We also do an annual scholarship that pays for …
Six members of the Milford High School Cross Country team were named to the All-Conference Team at Killen’s Pond. In addition, Coach Lance Skinner was named Henlopen Conference Girl’s Coach of the Year. Faith Mitchell and Nate Waydelis earned first team honors while Aviana Shaw and Joria Willey earned second team honors. Austin Neal-Dickerson and Kayla Ashton received an honorable …
Although there have been a few cold spells in the area over the past few weeks, severe cold weather has not yet arrived in Milford. However, the bitter cold, wind, ice and snow will be here soon enough which is why now is the time to prepare your gardens and outdoor plants for the harsh weather. “Delaware winter weather is …
