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Cultural Tourism focus of workshop at Library

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Arts Alliance is kicking off their Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan at the Library Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 2 at 10 AM. The event will feature Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long as well as arts sector leaders and other officials focused on cultural tourism. “We invite the press, policymakers and the public to join …

Milford Night Out

Milford’s Night Out planned for August 1

Terry RogersPolice & Fire

Milford’s Night Out, part of a larger community building campaign known as National Night Out, promotes police-community partnerships is planned for August 1 from 6 to 8 PM in Bicentennial Park. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement by bringing back a sense of community. “The purpose of the event is to heighten awareness of our …

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MPD to participate in Cops and Bobbers

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Police & Fire

In a joint effort with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) Police, Milford Police Department will participate in “Cops and Bobbers.” The event begins with an educational presentation by DNREC on Delaware fisheries and general recreational fishing information. “After the presentation, participants, who must be accompanied by an adult, will then join officers from the Milford Police Department and …

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City explains permit fee process

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Recently, there have been social media comments regarding permit fees in the City of Milford, especially when it comes to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These are dwellings that are either constructed on the property of another residence or an already existing structure that is converted to a living quarter. According to some residents who are planning ADUs on their property, …

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ABLE accounts designed to help those with disabilities save

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Although all parents worry about the future for their children, those who have a child with a disability also worry about the finances that may impact their child. According to former 5th District Representative Melanie George-Smith, children with special needs are not allowed to save money as it can jeopardize other benefits they need, including Medicaid. For this reason, the …

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Renovations complete in My Sister’s Fault

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Sisters Angi and Rous Robles began their small Puerto Rican restaurant five years ago, renting a space in the historic Milford Chronicle building on Southwest Front Street. The business, named to reflect the closeness of the two sisters who said that if it did not work out, they could always say it was “my sister’s fault,” the restaurant was an …

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Student Code of Conduct discussed at school board

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

At a recent meeting, the Milford School District Board of Education continued to discuss updates to the Student Code of Conduct for both elementary and secondary schools. Matt Bucher and Dr. Adam Brownstein expressed concerns about several areas of the code, requesting changes. “I propose we delete the paragraph, the sole paragraph which is segregated by itself having to do …

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Milford School District to hold dedication ceremony

Terry RogersCulture, Education, Headlines

Milford School District held a dedication ceremony on July 29 from 10 AM until 12 Noon in order to rename the high school auditorium the Dr. Gerald W. Thompson Center for the Performing Arts. The dedication ceremony took place outside of the auditorium with a performance to follow. “The Dr. Gerald W. Thompson Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated …

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MPD promotes two officers

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Milford Police Department recently announced that they had promoted two of their officers. Rhett Malone was recently promoted to Senior Corporal and Garrett Smith to Patrolman First Class. Sr. Cpl. Malone is currently assigned to the Patrol Division and Special Operations Group. He is also MPD’s Head Firearms Instructor. Pfc. Smith is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as well …