Through a grant obtained from Operation Warm, a national program that provides winter coats to children in need, New Genesis Rock of Love Ministries received new coats that they are now distributing to children in the Milford area. Pastor Dupree Johnson explained that the sees a definite need for this type of program. “When kids come here and are able …
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, voters in the City of Milford passed a bond referendum allowing the city to borrow up to $20 million to build a new police station. There were 577 votes cast in the referendum with 390 (68%) cast for the bond bill and 187 (32%) cast against the measure. “I am so enlightened right now,” Mayor Archie …
At the regular meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, advised board members that there were plans to expand summer services in the district for 2021. Although some of the programs are offered every summer, Dr. Amory stated that the district was looking for ways to keep children active and engaged …
Milford School District returned to hybrid learning on January 11 following Governor John Carney’s recommendation that school districts in Delaware once again begin in-person learning. On Monday, February 1, all students in Milford will begin concurrent learning where remote learning students will be in class at the same time as those who have chosen to attend in person. “It is …
At the regular meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, several policy changes and updates were reviewed. These policies included changes to the dress code for the 2020-21 school year, conflict of interest as well as duties and ethics for board members as well as the family involvement policy. “We are recommending that the dress code policy which …
On Monday, Jan. 25, Milford School District Board of Education appointed Scott Fitzgerald to complete the term of Judy Purcell who vacated a seat in Area D after moving from the area. Fitzgerald will hold the seat until Jun. 30. Board Member Rony Baltazar-Lopez was the only dissenting vote for Fitzgerald’s appointment. “I believe education is important,” Fitzgerald said when …
At a workshop prior to the regular Milford City Council meeting, Tor Hazzard, President, and Duane Fox, member of Carlisle Fire Company presented information on how the company utilized $140,000 in grants provided annually by the city. “Tor was voted president in November, but I told him I would sit with him through this and help him since I have …
Rhoda Friedman, the artist responsible for painting Milford’s fire hydrants during the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Friedman painted six fire hydrants on her own as a way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “At 88, our mother lived a full life,” her daughter, …
Deena Johnson, a senior at Milford High School who plans to attend college to study either business or health administration, participated as a finalist in the 6th Annual MLK Voice 4 Youth Finals on Sunday, January 17. The ceremony, which was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, was hosted by Kaamilah Diabate, the 2016 winner of the competition …
The City of Milford has announced the members of the Police Citizen Advisory Committee members named by Mayor Archie Campbell. This committee will oversee the design and construction costs of the new Milford Police Department building should voters approve the borrowing of up to $20 million in a bond referendum scheduled for January 26. The objective of the committee is …
