Just before Cinco de Mayo, La Hacienda opened its doors in its new location in Milford, taking over the spot where Georgia House stood. Owner Carlos Estrada was very pleased they could open the doors the first week of May. “The pandemic slowed us down,” Estrada said. “Work crews were restricted in how many could work at a time and …
The Brick and Counting House to close in August
Recently, the owners of the Brick Hotel in Georgetown announced that they would be closing the doors in August as the State of Delaware had entered into a lease agreement with them for the building. This also meant that the owner of the Counting House, the restaurant owned by Bill Clifton, that was housed in the same building would also …
Fishing tournaments are roaring back across the First State
For some participants, it’s about comradery that comes with tournaments. For others, it’s about winning.
La Vaquitas Butcher Shop opens in Milford
Guadalupe Hernandez along with her husband, Luis, owners of Bibi’s Restaurant in Milford, noticed that there were not many butcher shops in Milford, especially those who may not have adequate transportation could walk to for fresh meats. When Pavlik’s Sub Shop went out of business, they realized this could be the perfect location for a butcher shop with a Latin …
MHS Job Fair connects employers with applicants
On Tuesday, May 3, Milford High School held a job fair outside the school, with about 40 employers who were seeking applicants for open position. The district reported that about 140 people attended the fair, which was open to the public as well as students for three hours. “It has been very difficult to find applicants,” Effie Williams, District Manager …
A Better Delaware names new executive director to head political advocacy
ABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal
Dollar General approved for Lincoln
Sussex County Planning and Zoning approved a request from Dollar General to build a new retail location on Johnson Road in Lincoln. The approval in September 2020 followed a denial a few weeks before due to parking issues. The approval of the new store encouraged the United States Postal Service to consider building a new post office for the Lincoln …
West Shores drainage ponds cause problems
Several homeowners in the West Shores development across from the new hospital are dealing with Certificate of Occupancy issues. The problem is related to drainage ponds that are not properly installed causing flooding issues in the development. “The developer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the sediment and stormwater plan and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit criteria,” a letter …
North Pole Creamery to open May 1
The North Pole Creamery, located in the Santa House in downtown Milford, will open on Saturday, May 1. The shop will be open 7 days a week from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM until October. “We were able to open last year,” David Pickrell, who operates the ice cream shop, said. “We were very pleased with how our first year …
Fur Baby heads into second decade with new building, services and lots of happy dogs
The business has moved into a new building bought in December 2019 and expected to open four months later. The pandemic didn’t allow that.