By Kevin Eickman A 2-16 record is simply not the standard that Milford softball has set for itself over its history. One thing to understand, is that when you play a sport long enough, seasons like that happen. That was just the case last season for Milford, but it is something that third-year coach Mackenzie Reed believes will help …
By Kevin Eickman With COVID seemingly in the rearview mirror for now, the Milford Buccaneers baseball team is gearing up for a “normal” season. “Last year was pretty crazy, but at least we played. It will be nice to have full crowds back and have the real feeling of a normal season,” Coach Nick Brannan said. Milford finished last …
by Terry Rogers Milford School Board approved the sale of bonds to begin the process of renovating the former Milford Middle School Milford School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the sale of a 20 year bond issued to the State of Delaware in the amount of $1,743,900 at a rate of 2.28%. This is the …
by Terry Rogers DelDOT’s proposal not to repair the Mispillion drawbridge has led to the filing of a lawsuit On December 28, 2021, a dump truck pulling an excavator on a flatbed truck struck the overhead portion of the Mispillion drawbridge causing extensive damage to the machinery, support members and some of the mechanical components. As a result, …
by Terry Rogers The Jazzercise group meets on Saturdays at the Milford Library and are strong supporters of each other and the community The Jazzercise group that meets at the Milford Library on Saturdays came together with a goal of getting fit using the well-known exercise program. Over time, however, the members have created a group that not …
by Terry Rogers Kiss My Axe plans to open in early April What began as a backyard activity that eventually grew into a thriving mobile business, Kiss My Axe will open its first brick and mortar location in Milford. Owner Scott Harris hopes the new location, next to EasySpeak on Milford-Harrington Highway, will be open the first week …
by Terry Rogers Milford Community Cleanup is scheduled for April 9 (Photo courtesy of Unsplash: Jeremy Bezanger) Downtown Milford Inc., the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford and Milford Parks and Recreation have joined together for the Second Annual Milford Community Clean-Up planned for Saturday April 9, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. “We will begin in Bicentennial Park, …
by Terry Rogers Milford could see a grant in the amount of $500,000 from Sussex County In early March, Sussex County Council voted to earmark more than $12 million in realty transfer taxes (RTT) to assist municipalities throughout the county. Milford was notified that they were eligible for between $100,000 and $500,000 that may be used for public …
by Terry Rogers DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided the City of Milford with their Renewable Portfolio Plan as required by the Delaware General Assembly. This plan provides members with details on the organization’s approach to achieve renewable energy on behalf of members. Milford, along …
Second Street Players is holding auditions for their summer musical, Oliver! Second Street Players are Announcing Auditions for Lionel Bart’s Musical Oliver! This award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel Oliver Twist springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage. Directors Steven Haber and Melissa Brenner have announced open auditions …
