On October 27, 2024, at approximately 7:47 am, the Milford Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of S.E. 2nd St. for a burglary. Upon arrival, officers located a broken window with a chair underneath the window. As is standard procedure, Milford PD’s K9 Unit responded and conducted a search of the residence. During the search, a male …
On Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at approximately 9:49 pm, Milford Police responded to the 200 Block of Tull Way in reference to a domestic related stabbing. Officers located a female victim and rendered first aid until she was transported to an area hospital. She is listed in critical, but stable condition. Milford Police Department is asking for the community’s help in …
Milford City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 12, a departure from their regular Monday schedule due to Veteran’s Day. On the agenda is the introduction of the new zoning code related to retail marijuana locations. Despite public comment at a previous meeting where the majority of those who spoke were in favor of allowing retail marijuana sales in the …
By Kevin Eickman Lake Forest was not a good host as it dismantled Milford 49-14 in a game that was not as close as the final score. It was the fourth consecutive year that Lake Forest would defeat Milford in the “Battle of the Bell” rivalry series. The game marked the end of the season for Milford, while Lake Forest …
November is American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association hopes to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease. According to the association, 1.2 million people in America are diagnosed with diabetes each year and 11.6 percent of Americans dealt with the illness in 2023. “Diabetes can impact your body in many negative ways,” Diane McArtor, Bayhealth Diabetes Care …
At a recent meeting, the Milford School District Board of Education heard details on what the Delaware Department of Education Report Card will show for the district over the next year. Based on the data collected from the 2023-24 school year, a significant number of Milford students are not meeting standards in both language arts and math. “I always like …
Second only to the arrival of Santa, one of the most anticipated events held in downtown Milford, the Holiday Stroll, will return on December 7 from 3 to 8 PM. According to Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), who puts on the event, downtown will be turned into a winter wonderland with a Christmas Market, food vendors, a live nativity and much …
Delaware’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is gearing up for Small Business Saturday, planned for November 30. However, SBDC points out that although small businesses are celebrated that day, it is not just a one-day celebration. “It embodies the spirit of community, collaboration and support that we should carry with us throughout the month and beyond,” Mike Bowman, Director of …
The next Milford Conversation will focus on “Communication: How to Get the Word Out Before it Happens.” In other words, the informal gathering will discuss ways to promote events, festivals and concerts in the Milford area in order to grow attendance. The program will be held Friday, November 15 at 8:30 AM. “Our special speaker will be Jim Duffy, a …
Second Street Players is already working on the 2025 season and will hold auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” the first production planned for next year. Auditions will be held December 2 and 3 from 6 to 8 PM at the Riverfront Theatre. If callbacks are needed, they will be held December 5 at 6 PM. “There is …
