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Milford Conversation to feature Workforce Development Initiative

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

The next Milford Conversation, an informal group of Milford residents and business leaders, will be Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM and is held at the First Presbyterian Church in Milford. The church is located at 101 S. Walnut Street. “Our speaker is Anthony Powell, Program Manager of Career T.E.A.M. LLC,” John Huntzinger, leader of the group, said. “He’ll …

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Pub Crawl a huge success in downtown Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The popular Downtown Milford Inc. St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, which had been cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, returned triumphantly on Saturday, March 18. Downtown was filled with revelers wearing their green and visiting many of the shops which were open late for the event. “We are thrilled to have had all of those that supported …

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Urologist/Urogynecologist Joins Bayhealth, Brings Pelvic Medicine Specialty Care to Central and Southern Delaware

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

As a regional healthcare leader, Bayhealth is proud to bring new specialty care to meet the growing needs in central and southern Delaware. Urologist/Urogynecologist Ray Bologna, MD, MBA, is the newest addition to the Bayhealth Urology, Sussex Campus team. He joins Antoinette Ptak, MD; Wendy Surguy, NP-C; Jessica Bradley, NP-C; and Sarah B. Neely-Collins, FNP-BC, in the practice. Dr. Bologna …

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Milton Community Food Pantry to hold groundbreaking ceremony

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milton Community Food Pantry (MCFP) is proud to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of its new building, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at its new home at 12898 Union Street Extended, Milton, Delaware. “Breaking ground on our new building is an exciting, long anticipated event that will help us better serve families at a …

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25th Annual Breast Cancer Update planned for April 19

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is preparing for the 25th Annual Breast Cancer Update which will be held virtually on April 19, 2023 from 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The event is free to attend and open to anyone who wishes to learn more about advances as well as the latest trends in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. “As someone who …

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Milford School District adds hate speech policy

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District Board of Education approved a new policy forbidding hate speech on school campuses. The policy passed without any discussion among board members. “We feel that as a district we need to have a policy in place that specifically addresses hate speech,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dickerson said. “This policy denounces and prohibits the use of racial epithets and …

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City extends services to Colony South and West

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines

Milford City Council agreed to extend city services to Colony South and West despite the fact that the property had not been annexed into the city. At the same meeting, council tabled a request from Christiana Excavating to extend services to their property in the southeast area of Milford until they were ready to annex into the city. James Puddicombe, …

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fondue to open March 23

Terry RogersHeadlines

Zack and Marissa King announced last week that their latest venture, fondue., will open in Penny Square on March 23. The restaurant will feature a simple menu of cheese, chocolate, cocktails and wine. “This is something completely new and different in Milford,” Marissa said. “The menu we have created is very simplistic with four courses typically. We are also offering …

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New Scholarship for Dr. William Warren

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

This year the trustees of the Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation added the Dr. William Warren Memorial Scholarship to its list of offerings to high school seniors.  Bill Warren was an educator, beloved teacher to many in the Milford School District and a long term trustee of the club’s Educational Foundation.  This new scholarship is for $2,500 and was made …

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Opening planned for Torbert exhibit at museum

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Museum has announced that they will hold an opening for the new Alfred T.A. Torbert exhibit on March 21 at 5:00 PM . This exhibit is thanks to donations from the family of the late Marvin Schelhouse who was considered an expert on General Torbert. “The family has generously donated many items that belonged to the general and …