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Winter Sports schedule announced for Milford Parks and Recreation

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Winter is fast approaching which has led Milford Parks and Recreation to release their Winter Sports schedule for the upcoming year. Sports run from November through March and include Youth Basketball, Taekwon-Do, Wrestling, Pickleball and Indoor Soccer. There are also Pickleball and Dodgeball Leagues available. “We are excited to offer these programs to children and adults in Milford,” Brad Dennehy, …

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KSI and Kamp Lenape have successful first season

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

At the beginning of 2023, Kent and Sussex Industries (KSI) took over the former Camp Lenape, located on Midstate Road in Felton. The first camp was held at the location in July after a massive effort to clean up the site. Employees and a large group of volunteers worked to bring the camp to the level it needed in order …

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Meet the Chief event planned at Milford Library

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

As the new police station nears completion, Councilman Brian Baer and Councilwoman Nirmala Samaroo, both representing Ward 3, are presenting a “Meet the Chief” night at the Milford Public Library. The event will be held October 25 from 6 to 8 PM in the Lions Room of the library, located at 11 Southeast Front Street. “Nirmala and I walked all …

Downtown Restroom Public Location Choices

Downtown restroom purchase delayed for second time

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

For the second time, Milford City Council voted to table options that would bring a downtown bathroom to Milford. At a previous meeting, council requested that Director of Public Works, Mike Svaby bring back additional options for the restrooms with additional stalls and larger layouts. “I’m here tonight in follow up to a September 25 council meeting where I presented …

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Pallet village locations discussed at city workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Several months ago, Springboard Collaborative, who operates a transitional housing pallet village in Georgetown, provided information to Milford City Council on how their village operates. Council has expressed interest in creating such a village in Milford to try to address a growing homeless population. The three locations included a parcel of land off of Milford Harrington Highway near the city …

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Bucs Sink Vikings 48-22

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman Play after play, they just kept coming. Traveling up to Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington for yet another noon kickoff, Milford was wide awake for its battle against the St. Elizabeth Vikings. In their previous two trips north, the Buccaneers had come out flat and uninspired. This game, however, would start completely differently. Taking the opening kickoff on …

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Houston couple weight loss helps them regain healthier life thanks to Bayhealth

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

For one couple, gaining support from Bayhealth, and each other, in losing weight made for a life-changing experience. Dawn McDonnell had been looking into surgical weight loss, also called bariatric surgery, then convinced her husband, Leon, to join her in the process. A year and a half ago they began Bayhealth’s Bariatric Program, a nationally accredited program which helped guide …

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Milford Museum to hold Ghost Walk tours

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

One of the Milford Museum’s most popular events, the Ghost Walk Tours, is planned for the fourth year. Join the Milford Museum for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling thrills and chilling tales on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The first tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with tours continuing at 30-minute intervals. The last one will begin at 8:30 p.m. Immerse …

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DelDOT to hold virtual workshops regarding Cedar Beach Road bridge replacement

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge 3-927 on (S036) Cedar Beach Road. The purpose of the virtual workshop is to present the details of the bridge replacement and any additional information related to the project. The workshop will be available online through October 24. Citizens are invited …

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ADU fees discussed at council workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on their property. An ADU is a second residence either built new or constructed in an existing garage our outbuilding. The city changed their code last year to allow ADUs in city limits as long as either the main residence or …