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South Walnut Street report approved by council

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

After tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created by Century Engineering that would add traffic calming measures as well as a shared bicycle and pedestrian path along South Walnut Street between Maple Street and McCoy Street.  The report was approved in order for staff to begin the design …

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Food Bank sign request approved by council

Terry RogersCulture, Government, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use related to signage for the new location in Independence Commons Business Park. The Food Bank was requesting a conditional use for specific signage on the loading dock as well as an electronic message center monument sign. On September 11, based …

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Milford Conversation to feature Kent Sussex Industries

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Conversations Group will be meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 8:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Walnut Street. The speaker for this meeting will be Alicia Hollis of Kent-Sussex Industries. “This is an informal group made up of those who are interested in learning more about the city of Milford as well as those …

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Escapades Travel offers a wide range of travel options

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Celebration with Shawn Harris, of Escapades Travel, LLC Shawn Harris of Escapades Travel LLC can provide assistance with arranging your dream vacations and making your bucket list a reality! Shawn specializes in vacations by rail, cruises (ocean and river), all-inclusive vacation packages and group travel. She can assist …

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Above Expectations opens in Harrington

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and with the owners of Above Expectations at their location at 321 Delaware Avenue, Harrington, DE. “Every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential, Sherri Robinson, owner, said. “This started as a vision of mine as I cared for my two special needs children until they passed away. I …

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Milford Middle School site plan approved

Terry RogersEducation, Government, Headlines

Milford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property is currently under construction with demolition of the newer wings while the original 1929 structure will be preserved. Milford City Council approved a site plan for the project at a recent meeting, paving the way for new construction over the …

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Conditional use approval could bring Chipotle to Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a conditional use request from Helmick Fast Food that could bring Chipotle to Milford. The request was a renewal of a conditional use that was approved in 2022 but expired. Initially, when asked who the tenants would be in the new building which would include one fast food and one drive-thru business, …

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Milford Survives Delcastle 14-8

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman “Wake up!” That was the constant chorus being shared from the Buccaneers coaches and staff who had made the trip up to Delcastle to watch this past Saturday’s football game. Yet for the entire first half of the contest, Milford refused to respond. Whether it was one of six first half turnovers or the multitude of mental …