By Kevin Eickman Landan Hajek with his parents Twenty!!! That’s the number of players from three teams that were named to the 2021 All-State lacrosse squad. Those teams were Salesianum (8), Cape Henlopen (7) and Sanford (5). Taking that into account, that left only five spots to fill out the 25-man squad. The fact that a Milford senior, part of …
On June 14, Milford City Council adopted the proposed FY2021-22 budget as presented as of June 9. The budget is for over $47 million and includes a tax increase of $0.0275, bringing the total property tax rate to $0.48275 for every $100 of assessed value. City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that information will be sent out in future electric bills …
Dr. Brittany Hazzard joins Milford School District as the Supervisor of Equity and Support Services Brittany Hazzard, Ed.D., LMSW, recently joined the Milford School District administrative team as the Supervisor of Equity and Support Services. Dr. Hazzard has significant experience in equity and diversity. “I have served on statewide equity teams, public school equity and diversity teams, co-lead equity initiatives …
By Sal Mancino-DPT, Balance/Vestibular Concussion Therapist and Clinical Director of our Lewes Delaware office. One minute you feel fine, the next minute everything is spinning! It happened recently to a coworker who woke up one morning and found that any little movement sent the room spinning and her stomach lurching. She could not even get out of bed. Her doctor …
MHS staff prepares for the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony On June 9, Milford High School celebrated outstanding seniors in an award ceremony. The ceremony was held in Brigg’s Stadium and also live streamed for those who wished to see members of the Class of 2021 receive awards. Students named to the Academic Hall of Fame included Allison Benton, Kayla Clausen, …
The Class of 2021 Commencement was held Saturday, June 12 at Brigg’s Stadium Despite postponements on both June 10 and 11, Milford High School Class of 2021 celebrated their commencement ceremony at Brigg’s Stadium on Sat. June 12 at 10 AM. Principal Jesse Parsley welcomed the graduates and families in attendance, commending the students on completing their education during an …
It has been a banner year for Delaware Technical Community College’s softball team. The team finished the 2021 season as champions of Region 19 and the Mid-Atlantic District, competed in the 2021 NJCAA Division II National Softball Tournament, and won just the second national tournament game in program history. All of those accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible without some …
EasySpeak plans Sunday Funday to help local woman stricken with cancer On Oct. 5, 2020, Tina DiSaia was diagnosed with head and neck cancer and underwent surgery on Nov. 17 to remove a tumor from one-third of her tongue and 14 lymph nodes. Of those 14 lymph nodes, pathology reports found that three of the nodes were cancerous, placing Tina …
Artist rendering of new entrance for the Village Cafe, now open in Milford Wellness Village The Village Café is now open to the public in the Milford Wellness Village and Joan Page, Director of Dietary Services, says that they welcome anyone to join them for breakfast or lunch. The new café is located in what was formerly the Milford Memorial …
Mispillion Art League will hold their popular 6×6 auction this year Yes! We are once again, holding the ever-popular Annual 6×6 Silent Auction fundraiser at Mispillion Art League. The display is up and the bidding begins June 9 and runs through June 19. On Saturday, June 19, we will have a reception and final bidding from 6-8 pm—highest bid wins! …
