The proposed bill would outlaw six-pack plastic rings starting July 1, 2025.

Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam to help prevent waste and sustain the environment, Delaware has a new bill to consider that would further that effort. Senate Bill 263, sponsored by Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, would prohibit the sale of beverages packaged in rings or other …

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Letter sent opposing Key Properties request to county

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

For the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex Campus to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. In 2018, Sussex County Council overruled their own Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a request to change the zone and, in 2022, the City of Milford denied a request to change …

Polytech baseball Blake Knight gets set for his at bat against Woodbridge. Photo by Nick Halliday

Late game comeback lifts Polytech

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  Finally a good day for weather allowed two down state teams to come north to play at the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks Frawley Stadium. The Polytech Panthers hosted the Woodbridge Blue Raiders in a back and forth game that Polytech eventually prevailed   The Panthers got the scoring started in the bottom of the first inning as Asher …

Delaware will have a normal annual cicada season in 2024. (Getty Images)

Here’s the buzz: No big Cicada deal for Delaware

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

While parts of the country will be swarmed with the convergence of two periodical cicada broods, it’s a regularly scheduled appearance for the insect in Delaware. “The double brood this year involves 13-year cicadas and 17-year cicadas,” said Chris Wade, the pesticide section administrator at the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The closest brood to Delaware will be in South Maryland …

MilfordLive April 9

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – April 9, 2024

Sonja FreyHeadlines

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Caffrey arrested for MSD incident DelDOT explains multiple road closures in Milford 741.5 Con returns to Milford Library Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer Milford School District seeks public input for future planning MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat Click on the image below to view the PDF

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Caffrey arrested for MSD incident

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Milford PD investigators apprehended Thomas Caffrey on 04/08/2024 during the morning hours after investigators did a routine check of his residence and located his 2012 Gray Nissan Titan pickup truck at the residence. Investigators were able to make contact with Caffrey at the residence and took him into custody without incident. Caffrey was charged with four counts of Harassment (Class …

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Women’s Health: Tips to keep you well

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on their own selfcare. Unfortunately, when it comes to health, the busy lifestyle of most women today can cause minor health issues to become major.  Dr. Michelle Cooper, OB-GYN with Bayhealth explains why health screenings are critical for women. “Eating whole …

Sussex Central vs Polytech Softball photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Inside The Circle: Week 3 softball top 10

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The old saying goes, “April showers, bring May Flowers”. For the softball teams in the state it means postponements and rescheduling games. Many teams will be adjusting schedules in the coming weeks. Here is our “week-3” Top 10. No. 1 Caravel (3-0) The Buccaneers got one game in last week winning 9-1 at Sussex Tech as Kasey Xenidis threw a …

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MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Planet Fitness along with other businesses within the Milford Plaza were declared safe by police personnel after responding to bomb threats over the weekend. It was determined there was no threat to Milford residents or visitors. This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State. The businesses were turned back over …

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Milford School District seeks public input for future planning

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Staff Report Milford School District is actively seeking input from the district community, families, students, and stakeholders as it launches the ‘Building Our Future’ initiative . This plan will ensure that our district’s facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and technology are well-equipped to accommodate increased enrollment and foster modern learning environments.  The Milford Action Planner (MAP) will serve as a baseline of information …