Over the past few years, residents of West Shores at New Milford, a development located near Bayhealth Sussex Campus, have complained of flooding in their neighborhood. After working with the City of Milford and the Sussex Conservation District (SCD), it was determined that the issue was a failed infiltration stormwater management pond on the far eastern corner of the development. …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents officially borrowing the funds for the new police station. The loans are in two segments with one for $8.5 million and a second at a later date for $8 million, a total of $16.5 million to cover the cost of …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new Milford Corporate Center which will be located on the former Fry Farm on the corner of Milford-Harrington Highway and Canterbury Road. The changes were due to road shifts within the center. “During the final subdivision review of the Corporate Center, …
City Council approved a request from Milford Housing Development Corporation to construct 27 townhomes on property located on the northwest intersection of Mispillion and Marshall Streets which will be known as Riverwalk Villas. City Planner Rob Pierce explained that multiple projects have been proposed for this property with the most recent being a 48-unit apartment complex also known as Riverwalk …
For the past several years, Milford Public Library has invited local businesses and organizations, not only in Milford but the surrounding area as well, to participate in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. This year, the theme for the popular event is “Peace, Joy and Community.” “The Christmas tree symbolizes the unbridled excitement, revival and hope the season offers,” Carolyn Tabor, …
According to Delaware Hospice, family caregivers spend four or five years caring for an aging relative. The tasks they perform for those who are aging range from minor things, like picking up groceries or performing household chores. As that person ages, the tasks may become more frequent and require more time of those who are providing the care. With the …
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 …
