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“Familiar Places” exhibit at Milford Library

Terry RogersHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

  Martha Pileggi, a local Milford artist explores the numerous scenic views of  Milford, Delaware and the surrounding areas. She finds inspiration in all nature and the beauty of the land around us.  Luscious summer bright and yellow greens, autumn reds and oranges and sometimes a muted sunset or a quiet pond are all depicted in this oil painting exhibit. …

10th Street Intersection

Council reviews potential 10th Street intersection changes

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in the area of the 10th Street and Rehoboth Boulevard intersection. Some of the suggestions included adding protected pedestrian and bicycle lanes, adding signals and converting two roads from two-way traffic to one-way. “Primarily that area where the new Meineke is, …

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Delaware Live’s surprise teams from 2022-23 season

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Wilmington Friends Girls Soccer:  The Quakers girls soccer team was a very young team this season and they showed that the future would be bright in Division 2 girls soccer.  They started the season with a 9-0-1 record with a tie against a good DMA team.  They suffered their first loss against Archmere only to beat Saint Mark’s in their …

Marshawn Lloyd practicing in spring football at USC photo courtesy of USC Athletics

Delaware native Lloyd transfers to USC

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

South Carolina running back MarShawn Lloyd entered the transfer portal Dec. 12 leading the Gamecocks in rushing last season. Lloyd announced his commitment back in early January that he will be joining the USC Trojans.  MarShawn rushed for 573 yards and nine touchdowns on 111 carries for the Gamecocks as a true sophomore. Lloyd, who emerged as a receiving threat …

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Walnut Street decking project delayed

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Public Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council. He also requested approval of a purchase order in the amount of $48,910.07 that would be used to finalize document preparation, advertisement for bids as well as construction oversight. “The redecking of the Walnut Street Bridge is an effort toward …

Trash and Solid Waste

Trash issues discussed at council meeting

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash and recycling issues throughout Milford. According to Councilman Todd Culotta, he has gotten multiple complaints about missed trash pickups. “The trash pickup this week has been substandard. We have a bunch of cans still out on South Walnut Street for …

Little League All Stars

Georgetown and Laurel advance in District 3

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Seaford – Georgetown’s Mason Eikenberry star shined the brightest amongst the rest in the second round of the District 3 major league all star game on Friday night. Eikenberry led Georgetown to a 12-2 win over Nanticoke in the second round of the tournament. He earned the win on the mound in relief allowing two hits, no runs with eight strikeouts …

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Bodhi Kitchen opens in Rehoboth; My Sister’s Fault reopens

Pam GeorgeHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

Right on schedule, Bodhi Kitchen opened this week in downtown Rehoboth. This is the second new project for the culinary minds behind Drift, and it seems as though Bodhi will make a similar splash in the coastal resort town.  There’s no missing the theme. Cocktails sport names like Happy Buddha, East Meets West and Quiet Meditation, and the menu features …

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Dolce reopens after renovations

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The downtown Dolce location closed on July 1 so that the new owner, Mark Dissinger, could give the interior a facelift. The new 10th Street location remained open as the interior walls were given a new coat of paint and cases were given a facelift at the Walnut Street store. “The response so far has been overall very good,” Chris …

2023 Culinary School Graduates

Milford Food Bank celebrates first culinary graduating class

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

The Milford campus of the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their first graduating class for their culinary arts school. Eight students who have been learning about the culinary world while also undergoing training for food safety received their ServSafe Certifications as well as a Certificate of Completion at the ceremony. “We’re so proud of everything they have done and want …