The House will be the first chamber to consider the task force's bill redefining the term 'firearm.'

New ‘firearm’ definition bill heads to House 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine Delaware’s legal description of a firearm. The Firearm Definition Task Force, responsible for evaluating the state definition and its ramifications in lawmaking and criminal code, had a quick, 10-minute meeting Tuesday to take one last look at their work. The …

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MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – March 12, 2024

Sonja FreyHeadlines

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: New details emerge from police into Milford School District’s closure LeBright becomes DMI Executive Director Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtown Two senators battle over dueling school safety resolutions Great Stuff: Walk in for a deal, walk out with new friends Click on the image below to view the PDF

Poll workers will receive a raise in their stipends, from as little as 57.9% to as high as 70.2%. (Photo by SDI Productions/iStock Getty Images)

Poll workers get significant raises; what do they do?

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges and clerks – referred to as election officers – will all see a significant spike to their pay. The raises comes a couple weeks after Judge Mark Conner of the Delaware Superior Court ruled in favor of former state attorney …

Milford Police held a press conference Monday explaining the closure of Milford School District last week.

New details emerge from police into Milford School District’s closure

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Milford Police Department Chief Cecilia Ashe shed some light on an ongoing investigation that was linked to Milford School District closing schools last week. Last Thursday, several schools in the Milford School District were placed on “low-level” lockdown after a “credible threat was made toward Milford School District schools and offices.” The entire district was closed Friday, and opened back …

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LeBright becomes DMI Executive Director

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

After searching for a new Executive Director after the retirement of Janne Collins in February, Downtown Milford, Inc discovered that the person they needed in the job was right under their noses. On March 5, 2024, the board voted to hire Sara Isaacs LeBright as the Executive Director of the organization. “We received a few resumes, but after watching Sara …

Dover boys basketball team poses after winning the DIAA boys basketball state championship photo courtesy of Dover High Facebook

Dover stays the course to win state championship

Joe SinglesHeadlines, Sports

Coming of the heels of their upset victory over St. Elizabeth’s in the semi-finals, Salesianum looked to be the more comfortable team early. Good team defense by the No. 6 seed forced Dover High School out of their offense as the basket appeared to have the proverbial lid on it for the Senators. The No. 2 seed from Kent County …

Ursuline Academy girls basketball team raises the DIAA state championship tropy with their fellow classmates photo courtesy of Ursuline Academy

Banks carries Ursuline to state title

Joe SinglesHeadlines, Sports

After a slow start and a feeling out process by both teams, the girls’ state championship game between the Ursuline Raiders and the Caravel Buccaneers heated up. Larry Banks’ Caravel squad demonstrated patience and strong work on the glass to score in a variety of different ways by multiple players after the first 2 minutes. Coach Noonan of Ursuline on …

John Disalvio (from left), Dave Mills and John Martin at the Food Bank of Delaware, in an event launching Do More 24 Delaware.

Do More 24 breaks donor, donation total records

Staff WriterHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

More than 20,000 donors gave more than $2.3 million to Delaware nonprofits during Do More 24 Delaware, which ran for 24 hours ending at 6 p.m. Friday., The number of donors and the total amount of donations both broker records. Every zip code in Delaware was represented, the organization said Friday evening. Organized jointly by United Way of Delaware and …

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Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtown

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took place Friday. Sunny skies and a comfortable temperature hinting at the upcoming segue to spring made for a pleasant ceremony at the NE Front Street parking lot. A couple dozen people, including city officials, staff and local media, gathered around …

Dover basketball Dorell Little dribbles down court against Middletown in the DIAA semi final photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Dover and Salesianum advance to state championship

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

(Newark)      The second seeded Dover Senators and fourth seed Salesianum advanced to the boys basketball final with wins Thursday night at a “sold out” Bob Carpenter Center. For The defending state champion Sals, it will be the third straight appearance in the final. They fell to Tower Hill two years ago and won the school’s third title last …