Newly named the Southern Delaware Golf Club, the former Rookery property is undergoing extensive renovations in order to open in the spring of 2024. “There was information that was put out there from the very beginning that we may possibly open nine holes sometime in September. That was probably unrealistic, especially once we got in here and started digging around …
Chainsaw artisans display talents in Milford
With sawdust and wood chips flying, nine chainsaw artists demonstrated their talents at an event sponsored by Milford Southern States over the weekend. The event, the first of its kind in Milford, also provided funds for Carlisle Fire Company. “I had cut a tree down in my yard and decided to make the stump into something cool,” Josh Miller of …
Meineke to open in Milford
For several months, the former Kent and Sussex Tire location on the corner of Rehoboth Boulevard and Northwest Tenth Street has been undergoing renovations. These renovations were to prepare the building for a new Meineke location. David Repass, who also owns the Meineke in Lewes which opened July 2011, explained that this has been a long process. “Deciding on our …
Harbor Freight opens in Milford
Harbor Freight officially opened its doors on May 30, filling half the space that previously housed Peebles and Gordman’s in the Milford Plaza Shopping Center. A grand opening is planned for June 17. “This is our second store in Kent County,” Craig Hoffman, Director of Communications, said. “We’re excited about this new location because it is more convenient for customers …
Old Firehall to undergo renovations, becoming apartments
The former Carlisle Fire Company building located at 11 North Church Avenue in Milford will gain new life after Milford City Council approved a conditional use authorizing DE OZ Property Management to renovate the building into 16 apartments. According to Dan Bond, a partner in DE OZ Property, the letters “OZ” stand for Opportunity Zone. “That building has been empty …
PT Works opens new location in Milford
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with George Rodriguera, the owner of PT Works Delaware at their location at 907 N. DuPont Blvd., Suite 104, Milford. PT Works Delaware offers comprehensive physical therapy services for individuals of all ages and abilities. Their team of highly qualified physical therapists are dedicated to providing personalized care …
Local Photographer’s Image Chosen to be Part of Iconic Rock and Roll Photo Exhibit.
“It is an amazing feeling to see my art occupy the same space as the legendary photographs of my musical heroes.” Milford portrait photographer, John Mollura, has been a fan of rock and roll since finding his uncles’ vinyl collections in his grandmother’s attic in the late 1980s. John’s photograph was one of thirty images selected, out of hundreds of …
Dolce under new ownership
Mark Dissinger is no stranger to Dolce. As a volunteer for Second Street Players for many years, he often joined the cast and crew on Saturday when they were working on sets at the coffee shop or grabbed treats for the crew. His daughter, Libby, worked at Dolce through the end of high school and most of college. “We would …
Downtown streetscape plans presented to council
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council viewed a presentation by Rick Kane of KCI Technologies regarding potential streetscape improvements in the downtown area. The demonstration included upgrades to improve the aesthetic of Walnut and Washington Street as well as Southwest Front Street, Denney Row and Park Place. “There was a whole vision plan created for the downtown core that …
Sunmed opens in Milford Commons
Sunmed Your CBD Store recently opened in Milford Commons Shopping Center, located at 963 North Dupont Boulevard. The store offers a variety of CBD products as well as education regarding how CBD works and its benefits on overall health. “I have lived in Delaware my entire life and I was on four of five different medications,” Bobby Spencer, co-owner of …









