A tradition that has existed for more than 100 years continues starting Thursday, July 20 when the Delaware State Fair opens in Harrington. Gates open at noon on Thursday but at 9 AM for the remainder of the fair. Carnival rides open at 5 PM on July 20 and at 1 PM all other days. “My baby girl is showing …
Martha Pileggi, a local Milford artist explores the numerous scenic views of Milford, Delaware and the surrounding areas. She finds inspiration in all nature and the beauty of the land around us. Luscious summer bright and yellow greens, autumn reds and oranges and sometimes a muted sunset or a quiet pond are all depicted in this oil painting exhibit. …
Parks and Recreation Director Brad Dennehy told Milford City Council at a recent meeting that the new pickleball courts located in Memorial Park should be open in the next few weeks. The department is currently sealcoating the surface before striping them. “We just put new pervious parking spots in and we continue to move forward with our playground. They’re in …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in the area of the 10th Street and Rehoboth Boulevard intersection. Some of the suggestions included adding protected pedestrian and bicycle lanes, adding signals and converting two roads from two-way traffic to one-way. “Primarily that area where the new Meineke is, …
Public Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council. He also requested approval of a purchase order in the amount of $48,910.07 that would be used to finalize document preparation, advertisement for bids as well as construction oversight. “The redecking of the Walnut Street Bridge is an effort toward …
At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash and recycling issues throughout Milford. According to Councilman Todd Culotta, he has gotten multiple complaints about missed trash pickups. “The trash pickup this week has been substandard. We have a bunch of cans still out on South Walnut Street for …
The downtown Dolce location closed on July 1 so that the new owner, Mark Dissinger, could give the interior a facelift. The new 10th Street location remained open as the interior walls were given a new coat of paint and cases were given a facelift at the Walnut Street store. “The response so far has been overall very good,” Chris …
The Milford campus of the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their first graduating class for their culinary arts school. Eight students who have been learning about the culinary world while also undergoing training for food safety received their ServSafe Certifications as well as a Certificate of Completion at the ceremony. “We’re so proud of everything they have done and want …
Bayhealth, a leading healthcare provider in central and southern Delaware, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of Bayhealth Total Care, a groundbreaking new facility that aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Sussex County. Bayhealth’s Emergency and Urgent Care Center, Total Care-Milton is the first of its kind hybrid-emergency and urgent care open 24/7 in Delaware. This …
For over thirty years the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has worked tirelessly to empower our community by raising awareness of breast health issues and increasing access to care through outreach, education, and support services, to facilitate early detection and treatment of breast cancer. DBCC has had many partners along the way helping to lead the charge against the battle …
