After repeated requests from parents and students asking Milford School District to relax the dress code which, prior to the COVID-19 school closure had been strict compared to other districts, the Board of Education voted to loosen clothing restrictions for students. “Students may now wear long or short-sleeved cotton shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, button downs, fleece, sweaters or turtlenecks that …
On Friday, July 26, officials from Milford Wellness Village and Delaware State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWAP). The program is designed to provide multiple degree offerings in programs designed to aid the older population in Delaware. I welcome everyone here today to Milford Wellness Village. This is the home of, …
The Milford Garden Club is pleased to announce its July Garden of the Month. It is a beautiful Victorian home located at the corner of 11 N.E. 4th Street and N. Washington Street in Milford. The house was built in the 1880’s on what was considered a “standard” lot in a downtown area. Sean and Cindy Mullarkey purchased the property …
Joshua Bethard, advisor for the Milford Future Farmers of America (FFA) students year round, explained that the Delaware State Fair is the “Super Bowl” of the agricultural industry in Delaware. It not only provides a showcase for many talents throughout the state, it is an extremely beneficial learning experience for students who enter exhibits at the fair. “Fairs like this …
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program titled “An Unsurpassed Soldiery: The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution” presented by Charles “Chuck” Fithian on Saturday, August 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. During the American Revolution, the Delaware Regiment established a remarkable record for military discipline, efficiency, and dependability on the battlefield. The regiment’s characteristics and …
The dog days of summer are upon us with August looming right around the corner, a month that is often filled with hot, humid days. For families looking for a way to stay cool, Killen’s Pond State Park has the perfect solution – a visit to their waterpark. Killen’s Pond water park has two speed slides standing 54 feet in …
Mental Health Association of Delaware is contracted by the State of Delaware to train individuals as peer counselors. The counselors work with others who may be dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse or both and the program provides the training they need to become nationally certified. “A lot of times individuals with substance use disorder really do have mental …
On July 12, 2024, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to three separate incidents throughout the city where subjects were reporting that they had been shot with a hard object (pellet) from a passing silver sedan. All of the victims reported only minor injuries and did not require any medical attention. Due to the …
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 2:28 am, a Milford Police Department Patrol Officer observed a gray Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on NE front St in the area of East St at a high rate of speed. The patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, which came to a stop in the area of SE Front St. and …
Bayhealth Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole Steinberg, FNP-C, says that although vacations can be exciting and enriching, it is important to take steps to remain healthy before, during and after your trip. “Before you go, research your destinations,” Steinberg said. “Be sure you understand potential risks as well as local customs and laws. There are areas that are not safe for …
