Faith Cross Country

Cross country closes season strongly

Terry RogersSports

By Dave McCALLUM Milford’s girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams closed out their year with solid outings Saturday at the DIAA State Championships at Killens Pond. The ladies posted a sixth-place finish in the girls’ Division I event, while the boys finished in 11th at 158 points. In the girls’ event, junior Faith Mitchell led the way for MHS as she …

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Milford falls to Mount Pleasant in final football game of the season

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By DAVE McCALLUM Three times Milford drove inside the Mount Pleasant 10-yard line and three times the Buccaneers failed to come away with any points. That proved to be the difference in their season-ending 28-14 non-conference loss Thursday night on Senior Night at Briggs Stadium. The final time inside the Green Knights’ 10 proved to be the most painful of …

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Mispillion Art League’s Big Draw was a Big Hit!

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Mispillion Art League (MAL) presented The 4th Annual Big Draw Festival Delaware, in the Milford community. Taking place in countries around the world, The Big Draw’s theme this year, “Come Back to Color” was a celebration of what we all hope will be a return to more vitality, color, health, and vibrancy in everyone’s life …

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Volunteers needed for Milford Winter Festivities

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) invites you to participate in Milford’s 2022 Winter Festivities. Milford’s Winter Festivities begin with the arrival of Santa Claus in the Downtown on Saturday November 26th at 11AM and continue with “The Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market” on Saturday December 3rd, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Join the DMI Promotion Committee as they prepare for one …

KSI

KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County Council for Arts Program

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

KSI received a generous $1,750 donation from the Sussex County Council to fund an arts program with Art Works for All at KSI’s Southern Campus in Georgetown. This program provides a unique and exciting experience through the visual arts and adds great value to KSI’s programming day. KSI, a not for profit agency, provides vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, …

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Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza to benefit local family

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

As we look forward to the Holiday Season, The Milford Public Library sponsors its Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza, which is an effort that has been adopted as a holiday fundraiser to assist families. This year’s recipient is Kasey Demetrakis. Kasey is married to Michael Demetrakis and they have three young children (Dominick 8, Parker 6, & Ben 3 years old). …

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DMI invites everyone to Shop Small on Saturday, November 26th, 2022

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Shop Small Saturdays begins November 26th, 2022 at 9am and continues through the Holiday season. This year, Shop Small Saturday is not just one day on the calendar. It’s a movement to shop small and buy local especially on Saturdays! Support local businesses in Downtown Milford by participating in the Golden Ticket Passport available at participating businesses from November 26th …

Homeless

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless founder and CEO Martha Gery explained that her organization has a busy November planned. The month began on November 11 with a free event, offering haircuts, food, clothing and a bicycle clinic in the parking lot of UNITED Church. Clothing was provided by Gateway Clothing Connection and Charity Up Church was providing haircuts while MAH …

Milford falls to Caravel

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By DAVE McCALLUM Milford was clicking on all cylinders a week ago blasting Sussex Tech 46-35 in its Homecoming game, and Buccaneer head coach Shawn Strickland knew a similar effort would be required on Friday against unbeaten powerhouse Caravel Academy Friday night at Briggs Stadium. The homestanding Buccaneers were no match for their counterparts as they dropped a 42-0 decision …

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There is no right or wrong way to be a breast cancer survivor

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) offers many different services designed to help those who have survived breast cancer but also for those who are newly diagnosed. One of the key factors to understand when someone is diagnosed is that there is no right or wrong way to be a survivor as Taylor Urban explains. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer …