by Terry Rogers A sign on the doors of the downtown Milford Rite Aid last week informed customers that the store would be closing at the end of March. Customers were told that their prescriptions would be sent to the CVS Pharmacy located on Dupont Highway. “The decision to close the 115 N.E. Front Street […]
On March 15, 2018, Third Thursday returned to Downtown Milford as stores remained open until 8 pm. Third Thursday was started in 2016 to allow shoppers to come downtown at night and enjoy the retail and dining Milford has to offer. Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI), a non-profit organization aimed at economic development efforts in Downtown […]
by Terry Rogers Recently, Delaware Branding announced their latest venture in Milford, Delaware River Adventures. The new business offers a unique opportunity to see the city of Milford while floating on the river. “We will be offering hourly rentals as well as full river trips to Slaughter Beach,” Cat Perfetti, co-owner of Delaware Branding […]
by Terry Rogers According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, approximately 31 percent of the privately-owned businesses in the United States are owned by women and this number has grown steadily over the past decade. A report from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research shows that the number of women-owned businesses was about […]
by Terry Rogers George Luff says that he does not consider what he does work because he loves what he does. This year, a practice that he began with four clients will celebrate its 30th Anniversary, but Mr. Luff says that he did not build the practice on his own. “I am very […]
In Milford, Easter will go to the dogs on Saturday, March 24 from noon to 2pm in BiCentennial Park as Fur-Baby Boutique & Doggie Daycare will host a pet-friendly Easter Egg Hunt and Costume Contest. The annual event invites four-legged friends to lead their humans around the Mispillion Riverwalk in search of eggs that contain […]
by Terry Rogers According to the Census Bureau, over 30 percent of Delaware residents rent the home they live in, whether it is an apartment or a house. If you are a renter, you may be unaware that your personal property is not covered under your landlord’s insurance should there be a fire, water leak […]
by Terry Rogers On February 22, 2018, Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission effectively shut down Blessings Blends, a greenhouse and composting company located on Draper Road. Bruce Blessing, the owner of the company, was issued a conditional use permit in December 2017 by Sussex County Council to operate the composting business, but the permit […]
by Terry Rogers Over the past week, social media has been filled with posts of area residents who were victimized by a card reader scam. Many of those posting said that hundreds had been removed from their account through unauthorized transactions. Sergeant Adam Gillespie of the Harrington Police Department confirmed on Wednesday, February 21, that […]
Dover Federal Credit Union will be awarding Five $1,000 college scholarships to assist with the cost of higher education. Applications are currently being accepted from Dover Federal members that are graduating high school students or enrolled undergraduate college students. Dover Federal members that meet the eligibility requirements, are encouraged to apply to be a recipient […]
