On Friday, September 6, as part of Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) First Friday celebration, a ribbon cutting was held for the newly installed Storywalk along the Mispillion River. Storywalk has pages of a children’s book placed along the Riverwalk that allow families to read the book as they enjoy a walk along the river. “We are so excited to have …
Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) will return for the 23rd year on Saturday, September 21 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors and more. Downtown streets will be closed to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. “This is always a popular event,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of CCGM, said. …
The funeral Thursday, Aug. 22, for a Sussex County volunteer firefighter who died in the line of duty is expected to include hundreds of first responders and a long line of emergency vehicles. The procession to honor fallen volunteer firefighter and EMS logistics technician Thomas W. Berry III will assemble to take Berry to answer the traditional final call at …
As Milford School District students gear up for the school year, that last week of August is barreling toward them. However, students come back at various times. Students who are in kindergarten, first grade, sixth grade and ninth grade have a full transition day on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The remaining students all come back the next day, Wednesday Aug. 28. …
On Saturday, August 3, several thunderstorms rolled through the Milford area, bringing heavy rain, damaging lightening and strong wind gusts. Some of the gusts were reported to be over 60 miles per hour. As a result, downed trees caused significant damage to homes in southeast Milford, especially in the Eastman Heights development. As the trees fell, power lines were pulled …
O.T., it was as simple as that. During his time as a Milford Buccaneer, that was Octavion Wilson’s moniker. While it may be only two letters, the person was and is so much more than that. I had the pleasure of being on the sidelines when Wilson was a star of the Milford team. While unassuming, Wilson was a …
Welcome to the Milford High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Photo Gallery! This special collection captures the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments of our graduates as they celebrate this significant milestone. From the processional march to the heartfelt speeches, and the triumphant tossing of caps, each photo tells a story of dedication, achievement, and the exciting journey ahead. Join …
In 2023, Dee Davis and her husband went to the Milford Senior Center on Memorial Day to attend the annual Memorial Day service they had attended for many years before. According to Davis, they were shocked to see the doors locked and no cars in the parking lots. “We were shocked that there was no program,” Davis said. “I don’t …
In partnership with the American Littoral Society, Milford Public Library will hold a Horseshoe Crab Field Presentation on Tuesday, May 14 from 4 to 5:30 PM at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion. The program is made possible with funding from the Robert F. Schumann Foundation. “This program will provide detailed information on the importance of the horseshoe crab to our area,” …
On Saturday, April 27 voters of the City of Milford went to the polls to elect a Mayor and four Council people to serve a two-year term. Todd Cullota will be the next Mayor of Milford with a vote of 706 votes over Mayor Arthur Campbell’s 606 votes. The election for Ward 1 between Madula Kalesis and Michael Boyle …
