Ilianny Abad, who is currently a Spanish Immersion teacher in Milford School District knows firsthand how beneficial the Alternate Route to Certification program, a program designed to address the current teacher shortage, can be. Abad, who was born in Barahona, located in the Dominican Republic, always wanted to help others, but never thought she would do so as a teacher. …
This exhibit showcases what the art educators are doing for the students and presents it to our gallery visitors who might not have a reason to go into a school. MAL is committed to supporting arts education because a quality arts curriculum builds learning skills, increases academic performance, and provides opportunities to reward the skills of children who learn differently. …
A few years ago, Milford Police Department established a Behavioral Health Unit, an idea suggested by Councilman Jason James. According to statistics provided by Chief Cecilia Ashe at a recent board meeting, through April 2023, there have been 72 diversions from arrest, 98 diversions from the ER and 893 follow-ups by the unit. “Some of the biggest benefits to this …
Dr. Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate at Milford School District, says that the Alternate Route to Certification program (ARTC) offered in partnership with the Department of Education and institutes of higher learning like the University of Delaware and Delaware State University, are aimed to help address a current teacher shortage. The program offers options for those …
“Vietnam Mailbag,” presented by Nancy Lynch and veteran Rick Lovekin, is planned at the Milford Public Library for Tuesday, May 16 from 5:30 to 6:45 PM in Lions Room A. The program is based on a popular newspaper column written by Lynch. “When American troops in Vietnam answered the call to correspond with a young reporter four decades ago, they …
The State of Delaware Department of Elections announced that Ashlee Connell has been declared the unofficial winner of the Milford School District Board of Education At-Large Seat. Connell will replace David Vezmar who chose not to run for reelection. Connell received 1,050 votes (56.09%) and her opponent Danielle Deinert received 822 votes (43.91%). According to the Department of Elections, 7.99 …
Milford City Council recently continued discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The plan includes capital improvement projects of $16,772,044 in 2024, $27,784,735 in 2025, $21,699,063 in 2026, $15798,361 in 2027 and $4,804,080 in 2028. Before discussing the projects, City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that the CIP, including projects, costs and timelines were requests and not …
Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe recently requested $499,000 from City Council to upgrade the radio communication system used by dispatchers and officers. The current system is almost 20 years old and is in dire need of upgrading. “In my evaluation going through the department, this is one of the major things that we will need going over to the new …
The First Presbyterian Church of Milford will present “History and Restoration Efforts” at the next 2nd Friday program, planned for Friday, May 12 at 7 PM in the church library. Speakers will include members of the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. “This program will provide details on the refurbishment of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse,” John Huntzinger, 2nd Friday …
May is the month to celebrate mothers and what better way to celebrate the women in your life than by encouraging them to get an annual mammogram? Since May is also Mammography Month, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) urges all women to put themselves first and get a routine mammogram. “It’s important to take care of yourself even when taking …
