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Independence Commons deed restrictions on signs adjusted

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence Commons. The change was based on a request from the Food Bank of Delaware who are building a new facility in the business park. “Recently, we have been working on our Comprehensive Signage Plan application and it has bene determined …

Memorial Park Playground

Memorial Park playground changes to address drainage, safety issues

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get equipment installed and prepare the area for families to enjoy. However, Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained to Milford City Council that the rainier than normal summer this year highlighted a few issues that needed to be addressed. …

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Truck Convoy for Special Olympics celebrates 21st year in Southern Delaware  

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines

Nearly 200 truck drivers from across the state and region will converge at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 23, to take part in a police-escorted 29-mile scenic ride through Kent County. Drivers mingle and enjoy breakfast beginning as early as 8:30 a.m. followed by a short program at 9:30. Trucks depart the Fairgrounds at 10:30 and do not return following the convoy.    The Truck Convoy, celebrating its 21st year, is part of a national effort to raise money and awareness …

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Mitchell overall winner at Cape tri meet

Staff WriterHeadlines, Sports

Milford Cross Country started off the regular season with a tri meet versus Cape Henlopen and Sussex Tech Wednesday at Killens Pond. Milford girls impressed by defeating both Cape (22-33) and Tech (19-42) on the day. Milford was led by overall winner Faith Mitchell who ran a respectable 20:58. Aviana Shaw, Kayla Ashton, Sigrid Evers and Sammy Hudson rounded out …

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MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – September 12, 2023

Sonja FreyHeadlines

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Ladybug Music Festival Artist Spotlight: Kerry Hallett MAH seeking bicycle donations Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness this October Milford XC finishes top-five overall at Lake Invitational Masten begins new chapter after retirement Click on the image below to view as a PDF

Ursuline Academy volleyball team cheers after a point photo by Nick Halliday

View from the Baseline: Week 1 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

It’s hard to make any conclusions based on four days of volleyball, but here’s what we see from the baseline. Let’s start with the 10th-ranked Ursuline Raiders, who are 2-0 after a win at DMA on Sept. 9.  Big hitters up front, a quality setter in Hayley Timmons, and a typical Ursuline defense look pretty good. They needed four sets …

Hurricane Lee

State monitoring Hurricane Lee path, effect on coastal waters

bshupeCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is tracking the path of Hurricane Lee through the Atlantic but as of now sees no signs of it making land in Delaware. “At this time, odds of tropical storm conditions anywhere in our region are only 5%, but as the storm is still several days away, all interests should closely monitor the progress of …

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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Expecting Increase in Motorcycle Traffic for Delmarva Bike Week

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are jointly working on efforts in anticipation of Delmarva Bike Week, where thousands of motorcyclists are expected to roll into the Delmarva area in conjunction with the Ocean City Maryland BikeFest event. This high visibility enforcement will run from September 14 …

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Masten begins new chapter after retirement

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Robert Masten, who recently retired as a lieutenant with the Milford Police Department, is moving on to a new chapter in his life. Masten will now serve as an instructor in the Criminal Justice department at Delaware Technical and Community College. “I had a desire to serve in the public service sector and enjoyed the education system as well,” Masten …