By Kevin Eickman Traveling up to play Class 3 William Penn was always going to be a challenge, going against a school that has an enrollment of 2,600 always is. To be able to compete against a team of that size and skill, the Buccaneers needed to be perfect and needed the breaks to go their way. This past Saturday, …
Milford School District recently announced homecoming festivities for the 2023 school year. As in past years, the week leading up to homecoming will include Spirit Week Dress Days. According to the district, each school will send home details about dress days to celebrate homecoming. Friday, September 29 will be the Homecoming Parade. The parade will step off from the old …
The Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey Postal Customer Councils (PCCs) are extending a cordial invitation to all business partners to attend the 2023 National Postal Customer Council Week celebration, planned for Thursday, September 21 from 11 to 2:30 PM at the Riverwinds Restaurant, 1075 Riverwinds Drive in West Deptford, New Jersey. This event includes a video message from Postmaster General …
The Ladybug Festival will return to Milford on Saturday, September 30, the largest concert in the country featuring a 100 percent female-fronted lineup. The festival, which began as a downtown block party, has grown to become one of the most popular events in southern Delaware. The festival is brought to Milford by Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) in partnership with Gable …
With a sign going up on the outside of their new location, the Milford Michael’s store came closer to opening last week. According to Rebecca Talley, External Communications Specialist, the craft company is looking forward to opening the doors to the new store. “I’m happy to tell you about our forthcoming store in Milford,” Talley said. “We expect to open …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence Commons. The change was based on a request from the Food Bank of Delaware who are building a new facility in the business park. “Recently, we have been working on our Comprehensive Signage Plan application and it has bene determined …
The new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get equipment installed and prepare the area for families to enjoy. However, Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained to Milford City Council that the rainier than normal summer this year highlighted a few issues that needed to be addressed. …
Nearly 200 truck drivers from across the state and region will converge at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 23, to take part in a police-escorted 29-mile scenic ride through Kent County. Drivers mingle and enjoy breakfast beginning as early as 8:30 a.m. followed by a short program at 9:30. Trucks depart the Fairgrounds at 10:30 and do not return following the convoy. The Truck Convoy, celebrating its 21st year, is part of a national effort to raise money and awareness …
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are jointly working on efforts in anticipation of Delmarva Bike Week, where thousands of motorcyclists are expected to roll into the Delmarva area in conjunction with the Ocean City Maryland BikeFest event. This high visibility enforcement will run from September 14 …
In the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware DOJ’s Investor Protection Unit (“IPU”) is cautioning seniors to be vigilant for scams. Delaware law requires banks, credit unions, and certain other financial institutions to report suspected exploitation of a senior or vulnerable adult to the IPU. Recent reports involve …
