Volunteers needed for Milford Winter Festivities

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) invites you to participate in Milford’s 2022 Winter Festivities. Milford’s Winter Festivities begin with the arrival of Santa Claus in the Downtown on Saturday November 26th at 11AM and continue with “The Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market” on Saturday December 3rd, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Join the DMI Promotion Committee as they prepare for one …

KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County Council for Arts Program

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

KSI received a generous $1,750 donation from the Sussex County Council to fund an arts program with Art Works for All at KSI’s Southern Campus in Georgetown. This program provides a unique and exciting experience through the visual arts and adds great value to KSI’s programming day. KSI, a not for profit agency, provides vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, …

Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza to benefit local family

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

As we look forward to the Holiday Season, The Milford Public Library sponsors its Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza, which is an effort that has been adopted as a holiday fundraiser to assist families. This year’s recipient is Kasey Demetrakis. Kasey is married to Michael Demetrakis and they have three young children (Dominick 8, Parker 6, & Ben 3 years old). …

DMI invites everyone to Shop Small on Saturday, November 26th, 2022

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Shop Small Saturdays begins November 26th, 2022 at 9am and continues through the Holiday season. This year, Shop Small Saturday is not just one day on the calendar. It’s a movement to shop small and buy local especially on Saturdays! Support local businesses in Downtown Milford by participating in the Golden Ticket Passport available at participating businesses from November 26th …

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Uncategorized

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless founder and CEO Martha Gery explained that her organization has a busy November planned. The month began on November 11 with a free event, offering haircuts, food, clothing and a bicycle clinic in the parking lot of UNITED Church. Clothing was provided by Gateway Clothing Connection and Charity Up Church was providing haircuts while MAH …

Padua, St. Andrews girls capture DIAA cross country titles

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Padua Pandas secured their 10th consecutive team championship this afternoon at Killen’s Pond State Park in Felton. Sophia Holgado won the individual title in a time of 19:10.8, just two seconds ahead of her teammate Mary Flanagan. Anna Bockius took 4th, Kylie McCarthy was 6th and Kelsey Wolff finished in 8th place as Padua had the lowest team score …

Salesianum, Tatnall boys repeat champs in DIAA cross country

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

On an unseasonably warm day at KIllens Pond State Park, Tatnall and Salesianum defended their team championships but the Sals had a much closer race then the Hornets. Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Baker led the boys division one race until the final quarter mile when he was passed by both Jonathan Drew (Middletown) and Matt Miller (Sallies). Drew won the race …

Smyrna wins District 2 title, moves onto state tournament

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Smyrna – The Smyrna Eagles honored 22 seniors on Friday night prior to their season finale hosting District 2 foe Cape Henlopen. The Eagles came into Friday night’s game the winner of seven straight having outscored their opponents 246-80 and only trailed once during that stretch. But the Eagles found themselves facing an early deficit just four plays into the …

Undefeated Laurel takes home Lions Club Trophy

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

There’s a lot of football history in the small town of Laurel. Thursday night, the Bulldogs added to that history by finishing the regular season 10-0 with their 42-13 victory over rival Delmar. “I am really proud of these kids, they have committed themselves to this program for a long time and it makes me proud to be able to …