Barratts Chapel

Barratt’s Chapel to hold presentation on founding of Methodist church in Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Please join us at Barratt’s Chapel, an officially designated Heritage Landmark of the United Methodist Church, on March 16, 2024 at 10am as we welcome David Worthington, Director of Global Relationships of John Wesley’s New Room in Bristol, England. Worthington’s presentation, titled “Methodism Comes to America: The Bristol Connection” will highlight John Wesley, founder of Methodism’s, arrival in Bristol in …

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Polar Bear Plunge raises $1.5 million for Special Olympics Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Sports

On Sunday, February 4, over 4,000 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean from the beach in Rehoboth as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. The event raised a record $1.5 million for the organization with the record number of participants joining the plunge from across the state. “The water temperature was 41 degrees, and the air …

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MSD to hold Special Education Parent Clinic Workshop

Terry RogersEducation

In a series of workshops designed to help students with special needs, Milford School District will hold a session on Thursday, February 8 at 6 PM designed to help parents manage common issues that face those children. “This clinic, entitled “Finicky Feeders and Stubborn Snackers:  Understanding Restricted Preferences,” is designed to help parents whose children may have strict food restrictions …

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Milford man charged in sixth DUI offense

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Robert Fanning of Milford, Delaware, on Thursday night in Lewes for 6th offense DUI. On February 1, 2024, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Conleys Chapel Road and Beaver Dam Road in Lewes for a report of a driver who was asleep at the wheel in the intersection. The troopers arrived and …

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MPD seeking information on shooter

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

On January 27, 2023, at approximately 7:06 pm, the Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division were dispatched to the 200 Block of North St. for a shots fired incident. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim was possibly struck but was not on the scene. A short time later, a 28-year-old male victim arrived at Bayhealth Sussex Campus via private vehicle, …

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Avoiding the winter blues

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Although the days have started getting longer, the month of January is when many people complain of the “winter blues.” Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), most commonly known as the winter blues, can lead to symptoms that include persistent low mood, irritability, lethargy and even weight gain as the body craves carbohydrates. Dark mornings and evenings as well as skies that …

Senior Center Comedy Show Feb 2024

Comedy show featured at Senior Center

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines

Milford Senior Center will present “Multislacking a la Cardboardeaux,” a two hour comedy sketch revue on Saturday, February 3 at 7 PM. The show will feature new sound, lighting and other upgrades at the center while offering a break from the winter blues. “This is the second time we have presented this show and it is always a huge hit …

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Ribbon cutting planned for Stewart’s Gourmet Candies & Snow Cones

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

What began as a hobby after she purchased a food drying machine officially becomes a brick and mortar store on Saturday, February 3 when Stewart’s Gourmet Candies & Snow Cones holds their grand opening and ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be held at 2 PM that Saturday. “We are so excited to hold the ribbon cutting,” Melissa Stewart, who …

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Parker Group celebrates first anniversary

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The Parker Group opened their third location in Milford, taking over the first floor of what is known as the Pikus Building and housed Lou’s Bootery for decades, last year. Although Dustin Parker explained that the office, they opened in Georgetown three years ago plus one in Lewes two years ago are thriving, Milford’s office has grown significantly in one …

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EDGE grant recipients open new print shop in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

In spring 2023, Brianna Westover and her husband, Ben Kepler, learned that they were recipients of an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the State of Delaware. Using the funds from the grant, the couple opened Studio B, a printing studio with a twist. “We worked for a print shop for ten years,” Westover said. “While we were …