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Milford city clerk reflects on 45 years with the city

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At the end of June, Terri Hudson, Milford City Clerk retired from office, leaving a position she held since 1997. Over the years, Hudson has seen many changes come to the city. “When I responded to a newspaper ad for a crime analyst assistant in the Sussex Burglary Analysis Unit which was a federal program at Milford Police Department in …

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Tips to protect consumers from skimming devices

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

With skimming devices discovered recently at two local Dollar General stores, Milford Police are offering tips that can help protect consumers from becoming victims of these devices. According to the Secret Service, a skimming device is attached to an ATM or point-of-sale terminal. The device then collects card data that the thieves use to create new cards to make unauthorized …

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Fort Delaware during the Civil War

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program about Fort Delaware  presented by Taylor Reynolds on Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. A pentagonal fortress situated on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware would see nearly 33,000 Confederate soldiers, political prisoners, and Union convicts incarcerated between 1861 and 1865. Constructed to defend the cities …

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SSP Announces 2025 Season and Puts Out Call for Directors

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Second Street Players (SSP) has announced the slate of shows for the 2025 season and is accepting applications to direct.  The season will include “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Hairspray,” “Villain School,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “The Homecoming.” Interested directors will find two separate applications on the …

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Music School celebrates 100 years

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

On Tuesday, June 25, the Music School of Delaware kicked off their centennial celebration with a gala event at their Wilmington location and a smaller reception at their Milford campus. Michele Peters, the first director of the Milford campus, provided fun facts and the history of the school. “I thought I’d take some time now to give you a little …

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City extends water service outside of limits

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

Milford City Council approved a request from Nuevo Amanecer Spanish Church of God to extend water service outside of city limits. The church is currently designing a 300-seat building on Rehoboth Boulevard across from Horseshoe Drive. “The city has received a request for water service to a property outside of the city limits and staff is seeking guidance from council. …

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Water tower referendum on the horizon

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a proposal from KCI to design a proposed 300,000 gallon water tower for the Milford Corporate Center. The approval was for no more than $60,000 which covers Geotech investigations, site permitting, soil borings, tank design and construction document preparation. An additional $10,000 was approved for permit fees and contingencies, an amount that …

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Grier home named Garden of the Month

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

When you first arrive at the Milford Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for June, a beautifully patterned brick walkway greets you. As you stroll down the walkway toward the two-story house, eye catching garden areas unfold. To the far right is a whimsical bench surrounded by pink vincas and ornamental iron birdhouses. The main garden lies ahead and features …

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Milton trauma center receives Main Street grant

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Main Street America in partnership with American Express recently announced that Trauma Specialists of Delaware in Milton were recipients of a $10,000 grant through the Backing Small Business program. Later this year, the company will have an opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. “We are truly thrilled to provide …