After working retail throughout high school and college at several different clothing boutiques before going to work at her family’s roofing business, Shelby Grant knew she always wanted to do something on her own. A graduate of Milford High School who grew up in Houston and attended Goldey Beacom College where she earned a bachelor’s in business administration with a …
At a recent council meeting, City Manager Mark Whitfield stated that the city was in discussions with Carlisle Fire Company to relocate fire sirens from the downtown area to locations outside the city. A license agreement has been presented to the fire company and it was currently being reviewed by their legal counsel. “The existing siren will be moved to …
On Friday, November 18, United States Senator Tom Carper visited the Milford Museum. The purpose of his visit was to learn more about the museum and offer ideas on how the organization could extend a $700,000 grant from the State of Delaware that is to be used for a new meeting room and collections area in the basement. “As you …
It does not seem possible to still have a garden in bloom in mid-November but Stephen and Diane Short did. That is why the Beautification Committee of the Milford Garden Club selected them as their November Garden of the Month. These native Delawareans work together in designing and maintaining their property which is located at 35 John Andrews Drive in …
Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) announced recently that they had received a generous donation from the Lord Baltimore Lions Club in Ocean View. The $1,000 will be used for general expenses incurred by KSI as they continue their mission. “Members of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club have supported KSI and embraced abilities for nearly three decades,” Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations, …
Looking for something special for someone (or yourself!) this holiday season at a discounted price? Look no further! On Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 South Walnut Street in Milford, Second Street Players will be offering Season Tickets at a special discount – normally selling for $85.00, season tickets …
At a recent school board meeting, several members of the community spoke out about reports of bullying in Milford School District schools. At the meeting, one person who spoke out, Ted Dempsey, is an advocate for student rights from New Jersey who was called in by a family who believed their child was bullied. “What I see is a pattern …
By Dave McCALLUM Milford’s girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams closed out their year with solid outings Saturday at the DIAA State Championships at Killens Pond. The ladies posted a sixth-place finish in the girls’ Division I event, while the boys finished in 11th at 158 points. In the girls’ event, junior Faith Mitchell led the way for MHS as she …
By DAVE McCALLUM Three times Milford drove inside the Mount Pleasant 10-yard line and three times the Buccaneers failed to come away with any points. That proved to be the difference in their season-ending 28-14 non-conference loss Thursday night on Senior Night at Briggs Stadium. The final time inside the Green Knights’ 10 proved to be the most painful of …
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Mispillion Art League (MAL) presented The 4th Annual Big Draw Festival Delaware, in the Milford community. Taking place in countries around the world, The Big Draw’s theme this year, “Come Back to Color” was a celebration of what we all hope will be a return to more vitality, color, health, and vibrancy in everyone’s life …
