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KSI Receives Generous Grant from Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Headlines

KSI announced that it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust to support its Pre-Vocational Training Program. This donation will enable KSI to grow its technological resources with smart boards and laptops. KSI is a not for profit agency providing transportation, vocational training, employment, community integration, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to …

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Pub Crawl returns to downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

The popular Downtown Milford Inc. event, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, this year known as “Toasting the Town” will return on March 18 from 5 to midnight. Shelby DiCostanzo, who is leading the committee, explained that the process would be a little different than previous years. “Of course, we are working with the local bars and restaurants, encouraging …

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Milford Lions Club Announces Spaghetti Dinner Details

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Members of the Milford Lions Club are preparing for the 57th Annual Spaghetti Dinner which will take place on Saturday, March 4th at the Milford High School. Take out ONLY meals will be available for pick up from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit many charitable activities in the area such as youth & education programs, eye exams and prescription glasses, as …

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Regency Gala a huge success for Milford Museum

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

The first Milford Museum Regency Gala, held Saturday, February 4 at the Milford Senior Center was a huge success for the organization. Sold out more than a week before the event, the gala was loosely based on the hit Netflix show, “Bridgerton,” and featured period music, dancers from TADA Dance Studio, a full buffet provided by Lighthouse Catering and modern …

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“Share the Love” event to benefit Alyssa Wolfe

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

The Milford Elks Lodge will hold a “Share the Love” event on February 11 from 6 PM until 11 PM at the lodge. The event will include a dance, silent auction, 50/50 raffle as well as a cash bar with music provided by Nite Train. “Alyssa has cerebral palsy and, around September of 2022, was losing strength in one of …

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Milford Library holds first comicon

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

Milford Public Library h3le their first comicon on Thursday, January 12. The all-day event, dubbed “741.5 Con” after the section of the Dewey Decimal system categorization of comic books held events for people of all edges, although most of the day was geared toward young children. “We had quite a few children come out today to participate” Carolyn Tabor, Program …

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Regency Ball to benefit Milford Museum

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

On February 4th, 2022, the Milford Museum will be hosting its very first gala event at the Milford Senior Center from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The gala, which is being called the Regency Ball, is inspired by the hit television show “Bridgerton,” and will feature a regency era theme that encourages guests to dress in semi-formal to formal historic …

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Harry K Foundation fights childhood hunger

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

Established by Harry Keswani, the Harry K Foundation’s sole focus is to address childhood hunger in Delaware. According to board member Debbie Millman, the foundation partners with the Food Bank of Delaware to provide supplies for pantries located at Morris Early Childhood Center and the Milford High School. “I met Harry K. when I was with the bank,” Millman said. …

2022 Toy Drive

Benvenuto to hold 15th Annual Toy Drive

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

What began as a way for Poncho and Lisa Johnson to teach their son, Colby, that Christmas was not just about getting gifts when he was five years old will continue this weekend at Benvenuto. The annual Milford Police Department Toy Drive will be held at the restaurant on Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 during the restaurant’s regular …

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Milford Museum receives Santa donation

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

The Milford Museum was recently the recipient of the Jane Pugh Churchman Santa Collection, an extensive collection of memorabilia collected over many years. The family of Churchman, who was born in Leipsic and later lived in Dewey Beach, generously donated the items to spread her Christmas spirit. The figurines include ceramics, ornaments and animated figurines. The collection is now on …