Gus Musika will be the student representative on the state's education board next school year.

Cape’s Musika named student rep. on state education board

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Cape Henlopen High’s Gus Musika has been picked to represent Delaware’s students on the State Board of Education.  The rising senior will start on the board in July and will serve for the 2023-2024 school year. The son of an educator, Musika is a varsity athlete and a member of the National Honor Society.  He plans on having a career …

June 21 2023 Robbery Suspects

Robbery Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

On June 18th, 2023 Milford Police arrested four individuals as part of an investigation into a robbery that occurred in Bicentennial Park at approximately 8:50 pm.  The investigation revealed four suspects approached the victim in Bicentennial Park in the 200 block of Northeast Front Street (SR 14).  The suspects reportedly struck the victim multiple times and took his wallet. The suspects, who …

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Updates continue on former Rookery property

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Newly named the Southern Delaware Golf Club, the former Rookery property is undergoing extensive renovations in order to open in the spring of 2024. “There was information that was put out there from the very beginning that we may possibly open nine holes sometime in September. That was probably unrealistic, especially once we got in here and started digging around …

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Delaware Department of Education Summer Food Service Program

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be available to all children aged 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first …

A bill requiring property reassessments every 5 years is on its way to Gov. Carney.

5-year property reassessment bill on way to Carney

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

After decades of no regular property assessments, all three Delaware counties likely will be required to conduct them every five years, after the current reassessment forced by a court order ends in 2025. House Bill 62, sponsored by Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, passed the Senate Tuesday. It would require counties to reassess real property values at least once every five …

MilfordLive June 20

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – June 20, 2023

Sonja FreyHeadlines

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headline First Juneteenth celebration held in Bicentennial Park Culture Delaware promoter brings carnival to Boys & Girls Club Flag disposal boxes placed in Milford Auditions announced for SSP’s fall production “Strictly Murder” Business Chainsaw artisans display talents in Milford Government & Politics Southeast Second and …

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First Juneteenth celebration held in Bicentennial Park

Terry RogersHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

Fourth Ward councilpersons Katrina Wilson and Jason James led the first Juneteenth celebration in Bicentennial Park on Monday, June 19. The celebration offered vendors providing items for sale as well as information on various organizations. “Juneteenth is about where we came from, but also about what we’re doing to start this thing out putting God first,” Elder Oscar Walker of …

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Chainsaw artisans display talents in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Life Style and Arts

With sawdust and wood chips flying, nine chainsaw artists demonstrated their talents at an event sponsored by Milford Southern States over the weekend. The event, the first of its kind in Milford, also provided funds for Carlisle Fire Company. “I had cut a tree down in my yard and decided to make the stump into something cool,” Josh Miller of …

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Senator introduces bill naming September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

As legislators near the end of their session, Senator Dave Wilson introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 71, which will recognize the month of September 2023 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Delaware. In 2023, approximately 288,300 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and result in an estimated 34,700 deaths. Studies show that 1 in 456 men under …

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Auditions announced for SSP’s fall production “Strictly Murder”

Terry RogersHeadlines, Life Style and Arts

Second Street Players announces auditions for Brian Clemens’s play, “Strictly Murder.” Director Mike Amory has announced open auditions for Second Street Players’ production of “Strictly Murder.” Auditions will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 3rd and Wednesday July 5th at the Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave, Milford. Casting will be for 5 people: a woman 22-35 years …