According to Tim Johnson of Johnson Companies in Smyrna, the former Rookery North will remain an 18-hole golf course after his company purchased the property recently. Although there have been many rumors about a restaurant that may be located on the property, Johnson is not ready to discuss those plans yet. “It is going to remain an 18-hole golf course, …
Surf Bagel opens in Milford
After a soft opening on Thursday, Surf Bagel officially opened their new Milford location on Friday, December 16. The parking lot and the restaurant were packed all day, according to Matt Patton, Vice President. “We are so stoked to be open in Milford,” Patton said. “It has been a really busy day today; I think we may have served over …
ALDI announces opening date
Construction continues on the new ALDI which will be located in the Milford Plaza next to Planet Fitness. The company is excited to bring their brand to the town. “We are excited to confirm that the Milford ALDI’s is expected to open Thursday, February 9, 2023,” Jeff Baehr, Frederick Divisional Vice-President of ALDI, said. “ALDI looks forward to serving Milford …
Beach Babies Childcare to hold ribbon cutting for new Milford location
On Tuesday, December 20, Beach Babies Childcare will hold an open house and ribbon cutting at their new Milford location. The new childcare facility is located 6251 Radian Circle in Milford, just off of Marshall Street. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11 AM. “We will be cutting the ribbon with the Milford Mayor, the Chamber of Commerce and …
Harbor Freight looking forward to Milford store opening
In September 2022, Harbor Freight announced that it planned to open a new location in the former Peebles building, located at 642 North Dupont Boulevard. At the time, the company could not release finalized plans for the location, but now say that renovations are underway with a plan to open the new store in early summer 2023. “This will be …
Christmas Market opens on Northeast Front Street
The outside of Fur Baby Pet Resort has been transformed into a beautiful Christmas Market with Christmas trees and other greenery provided by Fresh Connection offered for sale. The market opened on Black Friday with fresh cut Christmas trees, wreathes and other handmade greenery available. “We thought this would be a great beginning to the Christmas season, Kyle Strickland of …
New conditional use approved for Keir Building
The former Josephine Keir LTD building which has also been known as the Derrickson Building at 27 South Walnut Street was recently approved for a new conditional use. The building was approved for a conditional use when it was purchased by the Parker Group several years ago, but it has recently been sold again to Zack and Marissa King. “It …
Council approves self-storage facility
Milford City Council recently approved a conditional use for a self-storage business, operated by First State Self Storage, on South Dupont Boulevard. The conditional use included changes from an initial plan whose approval had expired. The changes made required the owner to return to council for additional approvals. City Planner Rob Pierce explained that the Board of Adjustments approved an …
Studio You to open in Penney Square
One of the things Marissa King realized that Milford needed was a spa designed to pamper both men and women in the Milford area. When she and her husband, Zack, purchased Penney Square, her goal was to bring businesses to the building that Milford did not already have and a spa was at the top of her list. “It is …
Holiday Stroll planned for December 3
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas in charming Milford, DE at the annual Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3 from 3 to 8 PM. Milford will close 2 blocks of Walnut Street & 1 block of Park Avenue so everyone can stroll to the shops, restaurants, bakeries, art galleries and library for seasonal treats, store sales, children’s activities, Christmas …