DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed a new state record blue catfish, the fourth state record of the year for the 2023 Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament.
Bennett home selected as September Garden of the Month
Fred and Kye Bennett’s property has been selected as the “September Garden of the Month” by the Milford Garden Club. Their pristine property is located at 24139 Sugar Hill Road in Milford and has been in the Bennett family since 1839. Mr. Bennett says the family thinks that the front of their eye-catching house is part of the original farmhouse. …
Milford Historical Society plans Antique Show
Milford Historical Society has planned their fall Antiques Market for Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Dealers from around Delmarva will be selling antiques and vintage collectibles on the lawn of Parson Thorne Mansion, located at 501 Northwest Front Street in Milford, which is managed by the historical society. “The Antiques Market at Silver Hill dates …
Nineteen DNREC Programs and Initiatives Set to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast Day
DNREC is scheduled to provide outreach, education and activities during the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day event set for Sunday, Oct. 1.
St. John’s 30th Annual German Oktoberfest
OKTOBERFEST IS BACK! This year St. John the Apostle Church in Milford will celebrate its 30th Annual German Oktoberfest on Friday, October 6 from 6:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, October 7 from 12:00-10:00 pm. The event will be on the grounds of St. John’s Church located at 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford, DE. There is no entrance fee and plenty of free live entertainment. …
American Indian Towns of Sussex County, Delaware
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM, the Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at the Milford Public Library with a program titled American Indian Towns of Sussex County, Delaware. Presented by archaeologist Daniel R. Griffith, this program will focus on the land in what is known today as Sussex County and how it was contested by competing English, Dutch, …
Delaware Veterans Home to Host Job Fair Sept. 29
The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) will be hosting a job fair for healthcare professionals scheduled for September 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DVH is actively seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs,) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide quality care for veteran residents. Prospective […]
Governor Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Recognize September as Literacy Month in Delaware
Dr. Annie Norman of Delaware Libraries Unveils the Delaware Literacy Alliance’s Plan for 2024 – 2027 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney on Tuesday recognized September as Literacy Month with a proclamation signing at the Wilmington Library. Literacy Month is intended to recognize the extensive efforts of literacy partners to […]
Big Draw Festival on Saturday, October 7th
The 2023 Big Draw Festival – Drawing with Senses – is taking place on Park Ave. and N. Walnut Street in downtown Milford on Saturday, October 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free, family-friendly art event is a way for the community to gather and engage our senses – touch, sight, sound, taste and smell – to create …
Ladybug Music Festival Spotlight: Nitro Nitra
The Ladybug Festival will return to Milford on Saturday, September 30, the largest concert in the country featuring a 100 percent female-fronted lineup. The festival, which began as a downtown block party, has grown to become one of the most popular events in southern Delaware. The festival is brought to Milford by Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) in partnership with Gable …