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Bayhealth plans community wellness programs

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Bayhealth strives to provide programs designed to promote a healthy community. One of the ways they achieve this goal is through their Community Wellness Programs in the area. The Bayhealth Community Wellness Programs are for anyone who wants to live a healthier life. On September 7, from 11:30 to 1:30 PM, Bayhealth will offer free blood pressure screenings at Avenue …

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Ladybug Festival returns for fourth year

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Ladybug Music Festival brings its 100% female-led lineup to Milford, Delaware for the fourth time! Downtown Milford, Inc. and Wilmington, Delaware-based Gable Music Ventures are excited to announce the fourth annual Milford Ladybug Music Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023, with a scheduled rain date of Sunday, October 1. The 2023 Milford Ladybug Music Festival is presented by DMI …

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City seeks public input before adoption of Strategic Plan

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the proposed and updated Strategic Plan for the City of Milford on Monday, August 28, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. The Strategic Plan creates an organizational framework to drive effective decision-making for City Council and Management through the next five years. This …

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Local barber hikes Appalachian Trail

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Norman Smith, owner of Norman’s Deluxe Barbershop and Shave Parlor, recently completed a hike of the Appalachian Trail. According to Smith, he thought the idea of hiking the trail sounded “cool.” “I can’t really recall when that was, but it’s always been one of those “I’d like to do that someday” kind of things,” Smith said. “Back in November, I …

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Specialty candy store to open in downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Melissa Stewart, owner of Stewart’s Freeze Dried Goodies, plans to bring fun sweets to downtown Milford. Currently selling her unique items online and at a few retail locations in town, Stewart was approached by Zack and Marissa King who own the former Josephine Keir building on Walnut Street about opening a brick and mortar store in one of the four …

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Milford Wellness Village WeCare offers self-management programs

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Milford Wellness Village’s WeCare program, designed to promote better healthcare decisions and well-being through personalized relationships with clients, will offer several programs over the next few months. These are self-management programs available online that are designed to promote healthy living as well as the management of chronic diseases. On August 22, the program will offer a Healthy Living Self-Management Online …

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Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) Announces Sole Remedy Open House and Ribbon Cutting, August 26 at 11:00 AM

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The public is invited to an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Angel Jarvis’ business Sole Remedy 116A N. Washington St. Milford, Delaware on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:00AM. “DMI is especially excited to serve Angel Jarvis and her business Sole Remedy during Black Business Month,” said Downtown Milford, Inc.’s director, Janne Collins, “Angel has a big vision …

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Chickens not permitted in city limits under new zoning changes

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Backyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses within city limits. One of the changes would have allowed a limited number of hens within city limits but roosters would remain prohibited. Other changes included the allowance of tiny homes, description of pallet villages and an increase in the …

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Subdivision approval process streamlined

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration on preliminary review comments. The changes were designed to align the subdivision review process with site plan review. “So, final site plan reviews currently are reviewed and approved administratively by the planning director, city engineer and city manager. We would …