By Benjamin Stutzman,2023-2024 Milford FFA Chapter Reporter Watermelon Crawl through Milford Agriscience Milford, Delaware- On April 28th, Ross Chastain, NASCAR Cup Series Driver came to the Mlford High School to tour the agriscience department and network with students. Ross Chastain, comes from a family of watermelon farmers and is an advocate for agriculture. Last year, during NASCAR Dover Weekend Milford …
Over the Edge, sponsored by Brandywine Realty Trust, New Castle County Fire Service and TD Bank, is the state’s only rappelling fundraising event of its kind. On Thursday, May 11, more than 90 people from across the state will rappel 17 stories (222 feet) down the 300 Delaware Avenue building in Wilmington, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of …
Milford Senior Center celebrated its 50th year in March 2023 and, in celebration of that milestone, will hold a Golden Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 10 PM in the Crystal Room at the center, located at 111 Park Avenue in Milford. According to Amy Stratton, Executive Director of the center, the gala is to celebrate the …
PACE Your Life, located in the Milford Wellness Village, will hold a first anniversary celebration on June 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, hosted by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce, as well as food, ice cream, a photography booth and more. “We are very …
In partnership with the Kent County Theatre Guild, the Milford Public Library will present “Kalamazoo” on Saturday, May 13 at 1 PM in the Community Room. The play is based on a book by Michelle Kholes Brooks and Kelly Younger. “We are so excited to present this fun comedy,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Director at the library, said. “We always enjoy …
The City of Milford recently announced that their Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include …
The Milford Historical Society, the organization that manages the Parson Thorne Mansion, announced recently that they plan to hold their annual Spring Antique Show on Saturday, May 6 rom 9 AM until 3 PM. The market will be on the lawn of the mansion known as Silver Hill. “We hold the antiques market once every spring and once every fall,” …
Milford Little League is facing a shortage of umpires, an issue facing many youth sports leagues today. Wayne Hurd, a volunteer with Milford Little League, explained that it is not difficult to become an umpire. “As far as training goes, individuals must become familiar with the rules of the game,” Hurd said. “Many of the rules are similar to what …
The next Milford Conversation will be held on May 4th 2023 starting a 8:30 AM. The presenter will be Mark Whifield, Milford’s City Manager and he will be talking about Milford’s Strategic Plan. The Milford Conversation is a free, family-oriented program open to the entire community. A question and answer period will follow the presentation by Whitfield. Milford Conversation is …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sign a letter to DelDOT requesting that speed limits on Route 113 through city limits be reduced to 40 miles per hour in any area where the speed is currently 45 miles per hour. According to the letter, on one section of 113, the northbound and southbound lanes …
