This Week’s Top Stories Include: Storms cause damage in Milford, no injuries Milford Library benefits from Perdue funding Thai and sushi dishes available in Milford Learn about nature with DuPont Environmental Education Center Bayhealth offers community health support Commune with nature in a canoe or kayak Click on the image below to view the PDF
At a rare early morning meeting, Milford School District Board of Education unanimously passed a new Title IX policy. This new policy, 4101A – Title IX Rights and Responsibilities, was required under new regulations released by the federal government. The language of the new policy is significantly different than the original it will replace. “The Policy 4101 re: Title IX …
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. The reality of school shootings has plagued the nation for more than two decades, and last year saw more than 300 such incidents. While Delaware has been able to escape much of the bloodshed, recent incidents have unnerved many families and faculty. Guns have been fired inside schools amid altercations, threats have been left …
On Saturday, August 3, several thunderstorms rolled through the Milford area, bringing heavy rain, damaging lightening and strong wind gusts. Some of the gusts were reported to be over 60 miles per hour. As a result, downed trees caused significant damage to homes in southeast Milford, especially in the Eastman Heights development. As the trees fell, power lines were pulled …
A Delaware native who spent his younger years in the First State has brought home gold for the U.S.A. Justin Best, who turns 27 on Aug. 17, was part of the rowing team that finished in first place in the Men’s Rowing Four event in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris on Thursday. According to Team USA’s social media …
Just weeks after Delaware State University announced a successful inaugural year of a program that trains professionals to serve the state’s youngest learners, the state’s other prominent institutions of higher education are jumping on board. The Delaware Department of Education funds DSU’s Early Childhood Innovation Center, which offers direct support to help early childhood professionals work toward their certification as …
The next Milford Conversation, an informal group that meets monthly to discuss various topics related to Milford, will feature travel as the topic. Representatives from a local travel agency as well as the Milford and Harrington Senior Center, who also offer travel services to places all over North America and Europe, will be on hand to make a presentation and …
Eligible voters in Delaware have 18 days left to register to vote in the 2024 state primary election. Wednesday, the Department of Elections published a reminder that those who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10 state primary election must register to vote on or before Saturday, Aug. 17 at …
In partnership with the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Delaware Public Health Education, Bayhealth will offer Delaware Mini- Medical School, a free, six-week series designed for middle, junior, high and undergraduate students who want a deeper understanding of the world of medicine. All classes are offered via an online classroom and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. During …
Education does not need to stop during the summer months. Kids and adults alike can learn about the environment, conservation and ecosystems through programs at DuPont Environmental Education Center and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. On August 9, Dupont Environmental Education Center will offer beach combing at 9 AM. Those interested should meet at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion, located at 329 …
