Sara Pletcher, Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator with the City of Milford, provided City Council with her first update on economic development in the city since her department was formed. Pletcher took over the role in May. “I am sure economic development has been happening for some time, but with this new department, the city is able to expand …
Council approves zoning change for Fry Farm
City Council voted to approve changes to the comprehensive plan as well as zoning for the R&C Fry Farm After two public hearings on Monday, September 27, Milford City Council voted to make changes to the comprehensive plan related to the R&C Fry Farm on the corner of Milford-Harrington Highway and Canterbury Road as well as to change zoning from …
Delaware Live Weekly Week 3 top ten rankings
The fall season is off and running and last week saw some great contests that have shaken up these top 10’s. Tune in to Delaware Live Weekly on Wednesday night for the top 5 football rankings Field Hockey Division 1 Ranking School Record Last Week’s Ranking 1) Cape Henlopen 4-0 1 2) Wilmington Charter 4-0 2 3) …
Field Hockey Beginning to Mesh
By Kevin Eickman The Milford Buccaneers field hockey team has been off to a bit of an up and down start. While they easily outclassed Seaford in the season opener, 11-1; things have not gone as smoothly as the Bucs would have liked since then. Currently, Milford has a 1-2-1 record and is just coming off a defeat at the …
St. Paul’s plans Revival for Survival
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is planning a “Revival for Survival.” The COVID-19 pandemic and a church congregation that has grown older is putting a significant strain on St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. In an effort to renew the minds and spirits of the congregation as well as the Milford community, the church is planning a “Revival for Survival” on …
Lewes man flies flag below black pants to honor U.S. soldiers
Lewes resident Harry Farreny says he will fly the U.S. flag this way for 13 weeks to honor soldiers killed in Afghanistan. A Lewes man said he’s flying a pair of pants above the American flag in his front lawn to protest the Biden presidency and express his discontent with Biden’s handling of the military withdrawal from Afghanistan. …
East Gate Farms offers fall decorating tips
East Gate Farms offers many options for fall decorating As the weather begins to cool, thoughts turn to decorating the inside and outside of your home for fall. Pumpkins, mums and other fall foliage are a great way to create a colorful look, both outside and inside, but there are a few tips that you may want to keep in …
Kiss My Axe brings stress relief to events
Emily Volkomer tries her hand at axe throwing in the Kiss My Axe trailer Scott Harris explained that Kiss My Axe, an axe throwing mobile trailer he and friends developed, was a natural progression from his 20 years as a mobile DJ. The idea developed one evening when he was visiting a friend and the friend’s wife wanted to go …
Get ready, Del.: 10-digit dialing requirement starts Oct. 24
(Ken Mammarella photo) Georgetown native Brian Pettyjohn remembers the past, when Delawareans in the same telephone exchange could call each other by dialing four digits. He is also prepared for the future, when Delawareans with (302) phone numbers will need 10 digits to call others in the 302. And the future starts Oct. 24. The switch to 10-digit dialing – …
Smyrna uses big plays in shutout win
The Smyrna Eagles rebounded from a loss to Middletown in the Harvest Bowl last week with a second quarter explosion in a 40-0 win Thursday night against Caesar Rodney. The “big play” ability of the Eagles was on full display as they recorded scoring plays of 24, 50, 51 and 63 yards in their 8th consecutive victory over the …