Everett Meredith Middle School girls basketball poses with the championship trophy after going a perfect 14 0 photo courtesy of Shola Cooke

Everett Meredith girls basketball: Undefeated in 3 seasons

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

MIDDLETOWN —  As the high school basketball season is winding down, one program in Delaware has gone unbeaten for three years in a row. The Everett Meredith Middle School girls basketball program just completed its season with a record of 14-0. The team has not lost a game since the district approved middle school sports in 2020. Head coach Shola …

Delaware Blue Coats Darius Bazley dunks the ball against the Austin Spurs photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Blue Coats honor Waite Bellamy; split twin bill with Spurs

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

  WILMINGTON-   The Blue Coats trailed by 23 points at halftime as they could not contain a fully healthy Austin Spurs team while missing 4 of their top players.  Ricky Council, Terq Smith, Kenneth Lofton Jr. who were on assignment with the 76ers post trade deadline and Javonte Smart who signed in Serbia recently, were out of action.  But …

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Council homeless workshop Wednesday; vote set for Feb. 26

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. A council vote on the village is expected Feb. 26 during the regular council meeting, Campbell said. “We know we need to help people,” said the mayor.  If approved by council, the tiny homes village will be developed …

Middletown basketball Zion Mifflin attempts a shot in the triple overtime win over Appo photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Middletown wins thrilling triple overtime game against Appo

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

MIDDLETOWN:  The third-ranked Middletown Cavaliers pulled away from the seventh ranked Appo Jags in the third overtime for a comfortable 98-87 win in boys basketball. However, the game was anything but comfortable for the Cavaliers. The visitors from the east side of town held a 61-51 lead with :90 to go in regulation. Then the Jags fought back with clutch …

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Downtown Milford Inc. admin named interim director

Katie KazimirBusiness, Headlines

Sara LeBright is already on a roll as interim director of Downtown Milford, Inc. “She has hit the ground running and is helping us build relationships in the city, grow our events and increase our funding base,” said Shelby DiCostanzo, president of the nonprofit ‘s board. Downtown Milford is an accredited Main Street program, promoting development of the downtown Milford …

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10 Delaware companies win state EDGE grants

bshupeBusiness, Headlines

Ten Delaware companies have received state grants ranging from $32,000 to $100,000 to expand and improve their services or products. The biggest awards — four $100,000 grants — went to companies dealing with science, technology, engineering or math (or all at once).  The EDGE grant, an acronym for the Division of Small Business’s Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion, are chosen …

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Workforce development luncheon held in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

All business owners are trying to help the employees they grow, and to attract new workers, in order to expand the business The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford’s recent Workforce Development Luncheon pointed to several programs available from the state to help them do just that. “Most of the time when we deal with business owners and new businesses, …

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Marijuana laws come with price tag for 2 state departments

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

This story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in Delaware on certain state agencies – was part of the discussion in Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearings. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is set to receive a little over $5 million of the total request is specifically in …

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Bikers, walkers examine planned Milford bike, pedestrian paths

Katie KazimirHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

Bikers found things they didn’t like about proposed Milford biking and pedestrian paths, and walkers found things they liked. Sue Lindale, an avid biker who rides dozens of miles a day, liked the overall plan. “But there are some parts that aren’t practical for road cycling,” she said. “Some of the plan restricts the roads and narrows them, which means …

Middletown Basketball Akendre Matthews attempts a layup against Odessa photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Middletown breaks open a close game for decisive win

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  (Middletown)    The third ranked Middletown Cavaliers  outscored Odessa 23-5 in the final quarter to get the intra-district win Tuesday night 63-39 in boys basketball. The Ducks were down by just 6 points as Henry Nyasagare buried a corner “three” late in the third quarter to make the score 40-34 heading to the final 8:00. Middletown turned up the …