Bayhealth General Surgery, Sussex Campus is pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon Francis Velez, MD, FACS. He joins David Cloney, MD; Francisco Rodriguez, MD; and Charles Frasso, DO, in the practice, which is part of the Bayhealth Medical Group, a partnership of highly trained physicians, their clinical staff, and an administrative support team that operates practices throughout central and southern …
Milford Businessowner concerned about unemployment claims
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Terri Rosetta, co-owner of Milford Diner says she has received at least a dozen unemployment claims for people who have never worked in their restaurant. Last week, Rosetta explained that she received three unemployment claims in one day for people she had never employed. A review of the claims revealed that all of them came from …
Milford Museum plans Kentucky Derby event
On May 1, Milford Museum will partner with Benvenuto for a Kentucky Derby event “Bowties and Bonnets.” Lisa and Poncho Johnson, owners of Benvenuto, have held a Kentucky Derby party for many years and this year are holding the event as a fundraiser for the museum. The event will be held from 5:30 to 9:00 PM and tickets are $100 …
School Board hears student progress statistics
At their regular monthly meeting, Milford School District Board of Education heard information from district staff regarding student progress over the first two marking periods. The information was presented after a request was made at a previous meeting to determine how students were succeeding in the district with hybrid and virtual learning. Jen Hallman, Principal at Evelyn I. Morris Early …
MSD looks to expand autism program at MCA
Milford School District is working on plans to expand the autism program at Milford Central Academy. The district already has solid programs at Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center and Lulu M. Ross Elementary Schools. At the end of each school year, the district receives a programmatic rating scale that compares them to national programs for those on the autism …
Milford School Board updated on teacher COVID vaccinations
According to Dr. Jason Peel, Director of Human Services and School Climate at Milford School District, the State of Delaware has been very supportive of education staff when it comes to the availability of the COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. Peel explained that the state is also seeing a large increase the supply of vaccines making it easier for teachers and staff …
Milford Rotary hopes to create recreation area at Marshall Pond
Gary Downes, President of the Milford Rotary, remembers fishing at Marshall Pond as he grew up in the neighborhood. A few months ago, he visited his mother who still lives in the area of the pond and learned that his nephews had attempted to fish there and found that they could not. Downes took a ride to the pond and …
Milford School District partners with Read Aloud Delaware
Milford School District has partnered with Read Aloud Delaware to create the Homework Helper Project. The program connects Read Aloud Delaware volunteers with children who may need added assistance. “I believe Read Aloud Delaware reached out to Dr. Kilgore at Banneker who referred them to me,” Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, said. “They told me they had a …
Milford School Board hears projected 2021-22 enrollment figures
On Mon., March 22, Milford School District Board of Education heard projected enrollment numbers for the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, explained that enrollment projections would be critical as the district brings more students back into the classroom. “Our goal is to return all students back to the classroom next fall,” Dr. Dickerson said. “We also have a …
2021 Senior events discussed
At their regular board meeting, the Milford School District Board of Education heard from Jesse Parsley, Principal of Milford High School, how the school planned to handle senior events that occur during the spring. Due to COVID restrictions, events for the 2020 school year were held virtually although the district was able to hold an in-person graduation event. “We were …