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City of Milford hires Adell as new Electric Superintendent

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Vince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently hired Vincent Adell as the new Electric Superintendent.  In this role, Adell is responsible for direction and supervision of the City’s Electric Division, which includes operating and maintaining the city electrical system, trouble calls, installing of new aerial and underground …

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MPD’s Horsman retires

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Det/Sgt. John Horsman recently retired from the Milford Police Department after 20 years Last month, Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown announced the retirement of Detective Sergeant John Horsman who has been with the department for over 20 years. A native of Milford, Horsman comes from a long line of law enforcement officers. “My grandfather, Frank Horsman, retired as a Sergeant …

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For 1st time, Milford woman describes escaping twin towers 20 years ago

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Peggy Reilly’s husband, Jim, assumed she had been killed in the South Tower collapse.   Peggy Reilly only wears shoes she can run in. It’s a lesson the Milford resident learned in 2001 on the 13th floor of the World Trade Center’s North Tower when American Airlines Flight 11 slammed into the building 80 floors above. Reilly was standing in …

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Sallies uses air attack to defeat Central

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Salesianum celebrates after their victory over Sussex Central Conor Campbell threw five touchdown passes as the new-look offense and a suffocating defense led Salesianum to a 42-13 victory over Sussex Central on Friday night at Abessinio Stadium. With the win, the Sals improved to 2-0. The defending state champion Golden Knights – who posted a shutout win in week 0 …

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MSD first days of school successful

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford School District students leave school after their first week On Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8, Milford School District students returned to in-person classroom learning for the first time since March 2020. The district says that only a small number of students are still learning remotely. “We had a great first day in all of our schools,” Dr. …

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Greenwood fox tests positive for rabies; bitten resident starts treatment

Charles MegginsonHeadlines, Health

The Delaware Division of Public Health wants anyone who thinks they or their animals may have been in contact with a rabid fox in Greenwood to call the state, Photo by Steffie Wacker/Pexels   A fox in the Greenwood area has tested positive for rabies after biting a human Friday.  The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 3 in the vicinity …

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Monster Mile Walk for a Cause planned for October

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Team Lady Di prepares for a previous Monster Mile Walk for a Cause On Saturday, October 16, Dover’s Monster Mile will be filled with teams as they walk to raise money for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 AM and the walk starts at 8:30 AM. “The Monster Mile is so much fun,” Diane …

City of Milford Announces Community Grant Program

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The City of Milford is offering grants to non-profits as part of their ARPA funding The City of Milford Council recently approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding for a Community Grant Program. The City of Milford is receiving $6.33 million in ARPA funding in two installments – one was received in June 2021 and …

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Milford Museum plans walking history tours

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Dave Kenton will lead walking tours Milford on September 25 and October 2 where you can learn more about the history of the downtown area Milford Museum will offer two walking tours over the next few weeks. Both tours will be led by Milford historian, Dave Kenton, who will highlight the history of Milford’s downtown area. “On Saturday, September 25, …

Delaware Live week 1 football streaming schedule

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Delaware Live week 1 streaming schedule LINK This Wednesday we are going to have our first show with guests in over 2 years. Delaware Live Weekly is our weekly show that covers all of Delaware high school sports with game recaps, scores, top rankings & everyone’s favorite top 10 plays. This week we have Red Lion Christian Academy football team …