The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) is seeking a paid lifeguard and 15 volunteers to assist with this year’s iCan Swim camp, sponsored by DSADE. iCan Swim is a program of iCan Shine, a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. The camp focuses on teaching individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to learn …
After Milford City Council approved a tax refund up to $1,000 for members of Carlisle Fire Company who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, the city and the fire company were required to update the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties. “Last year when City Council created a residency incentive for those firefighters who own …
At a recent meeting, Mayor Todd Culotta appointed the final council members to various subcommittees. At his first meeting in the seat, Mayor Culotta made appointments but since no one had been appointed to the seat he vacated when he became mayor, some of the positions were left open. Now that Councilwoman Nadia Zychal occupies that seat, Mayor Culotta filled …
Students attending the Credit Recovery Program at Milford Central Academy and Milford Senior High School may utilize school transportation to get to and from classes. Milford School District recently announced where hub stops will be located for students to get on and off school buses this summer. The northwest bus route will stop at the DelDOT bus stop at Premier …
On June 10, 2024 at approximately 2:28 p.m., Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of NW Front St and North St. The officer made contact with the operator of the vehicle and as the officer returned to his patrol vehicle, the suspect vehicle fled from the traffic stop. A short pursuit ensued with the suspect vehicle …
Milford has been named the third fastest growing city in the state and with recent business openings, it is clear that more companies are looking at the town to either open a new business or add an additional location for their existing company. Much of this has to do with a population explosion in the area. In 2022, Milford’s …
In January, the Town of Ellendale replaced three incumbent members on its five member council. William Clay Walton, Thomas Panas and Joseph Beck joined Michael Workman and Virginia Weller on council. The new council requested that the State of Delaware Auditors conduct a performance audit to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of town operations. This audit covered 2019 through 2022. …
Although the summer months are a time for many to slow down, for others it can seem like an endless cycle of things to do. Preparing for vacations, shuttling kids who are not on school from one activity to another, summer barbecues or family gatherings can all lead to stress. Managing stress levels is critical to health, according to Angela …
During the school year, there are children whose only meals are those they get in school. Milford School District offers free breakfast and lunch to every student who attends regardless of family income. During the summer months, there are many students who simply do not get enough to eat. For this reason, the district offers the Summer Food Service Program …
During the summer months, students in the Spanish immersion program have an opportunity to strengthen their Spanish language skills through Helping Others with Language Acquisition (HOLA), a summer session offered by Milford School District. The session will be held July 8 through 11 and July 15 through 18. “This session is designed to help these students strengthen their skills through …
