June 2023 Garden of the Month

Schurman home chosen as Garden of the Month for June

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

As all gardeners know, the weather really affects all of our plants and much to our dismay their beauty can be short lived.  When the Beautification Committee of the Milford Garden Club chose our Garden of the Month for June, it was at its peak and very pretty.  Both Danny and Harriet Schurman take pride in their beautiful yard at …

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Delaware Division of the Arts Launches Refreshed Delaware Artist Roster on DelawareScene.com

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This refreshed portal presents a diverse selection of talented artists from Delaware who are now available to exhibit, perform, or present programs throughout Delaware and the wider mid-Atlantic region. The Delaware Artist Roster is set to revolutionize the way artists and groups connect, fostering collaborations that will enrich the cultural landscape of Delaware. The post Delaware Division of the Arts …

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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Gov. John Carney Promote Affordable Internet Access for All

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DOVER, Del. – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Governor John Carney, and community leaders are encouraging Delawareans to check their eligibility for free or low-cost internet options as Delaware kicks off summer learning and enrichment activities. The awareness coincides with the Biden Administration’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Week of Action this June.  Starting this summer, libraries across Delaware will be hosting free enrollment events so […] The post Lt. Gov. …

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Music in the Park returns for summer

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Public Library is proud to announce the return of their popular Music in the Park series for 2023. The series kicks off in the Library Amphitheater on June 28 at 7 PM with the Milford Community Band Smooth Sound Big Band. “The Smooth Sound Big Band performs big band era music that includes classic rock and jazz,” Carolyn …

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First Juneteenth celebration held in Bicentennial Park

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Fourth Ward councilpersons Katrina Wilson and Jason James led the first Juneteenth celebration in Bicentennial Park on Monday, June 19. The celebration offered vendors providing items for sale as well as information on various organizations. “Juneteenth is about where we came from, but also about what we’re doing to start this thing out putting God first,” Elder Oscar Walker of …

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Chainsaw artisans display talents in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

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 …

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Auditions announced for SSP’s fall production “Strictly Murder”

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Second Street Players announces auditions for Brian Clemens’s play, “Strictly Murder.” Director Mike Amory has announced open auditions for Second Street Players’ production of “Strictly Murder.” Auditions will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 3rd and Wednesday July 5th at the Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave, Milford. Casting will be for 5 people: a woman 22-35 years …

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2024 Individual Artist Fellowship Application Now Open – Deadline August 1

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The Delaware Division of the Arts announces the opening of its annual application process for its 2024 Individual Artist Fellowship program. Administered in partnership with Mid Atlantic Arts (MAA), this program aims to recognize and support exceptional artists in Delaware working across various artistic disciplines, including the visual, performing, media, folk, and literary arts. The post 2024 Individual Artist Fellowship …

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Flag disposal boxes placed in Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Jackson Caldwell recently earned his Eagle Scout honor with a unique project that he learned about from another scout. Caldwell knew that the American flag had strict disposal requirements, but many people were unaware how to get them to a location where they could be disposed of properly. That was how he came up with the idea to build special …

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Delaware promoter brings carnival to Boys & Girls Club

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Donnell Fears, a Dover native whose passion is promoting family-friendly events has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club in Milford to bring a carnival to the area. The William Fears Carnival and Fair Company will offer rides, carnival foods and games on the grounds of the Boys and Girls Club. The carnival will begin at 6 PM on Wednesday, …