The discussion in a House committee Tuesday got testy in response to a bill that would hold porn websites liable for showing graphic content to minors. “You’re getting a little snippy, and I’m trying to support your legislation, but I can stop…would you prefer that?” said Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, D-Newark, after asking a series of clarifying questions to Rep. Mike …
Officials in the Milford School District answered questions and gave updates Monday night about the progress of the district’s literacy plan. Kelly Carvajal Hageman, Milford’s chief academic officer, pointed out in the district’s monthly board meeting that Gov. John Carney and Education Secretary Mark Holodick have urged the state in the past two years to focus on literacy. A 2022 …
The annual State of the State Address has been rescheduled after Gov. John Carney had to cancel last week’s originally planned event due to illness. Carney now will deliver his 2024 address from the House of Representatives Chamber in Legislative Hall on Tuesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/sots and on the governor’s YouTube …
Recently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the city by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). This organization is a not-for-profit entity made up of eight municipalities that offer their own electric service, including Milford. “DEMEC has professional staff that is responsible for purchasing power as well as …
In what he says is a very bittersweet decision, Randy Marvel explained that, after 75 years, it was time to close one of the oldest businesses in Milford, Marvel Agency. Marvel plans to spend more time with his grandchildren and travel now that the business is closed. Over the past year, he has been slowly cleaning out files in the …
Congratulations to seniors Ben Gusciora and David Fuhrman who broke Milford Indoor Track & Field records in their respective events at the Pat Russo Invitational held on December 20th. Ben topped the indoor high jump record, clearing 6’4”, while David bested the indoor shot put record with his throw of 48’8″! Results for other MHS students who competed include: In …
Bayhealth is teaming up with Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) and Delaware State University (DSU) Athletics to host the third annual Ballin’ for Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 1. The blood drive is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. on Bayhealth Court in Memorial Hall Gym on the main DSU campus, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Bayhealth will be cheering …
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program to celebrate Black History Month titled “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire.” Presented by author and teacher Dante Brizill, the program will take place on Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. Brizill is the author of the publicaton “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire,” …
On a blustery cold snowy Saturday afternoon the No. 1 St. Elizabeth’s Vikings hosted the No. 3 Dover Senators in a top 5 boys basketball matchup that was just that. After a lot of games were canceled on Friday due to the largest snowfall we have seen in a couple years the two schools made a time change and …
The Delaware Department of Education released a new tool to establish an evaluation and assessment system to determine whether a school facility is in good repair. The facility assessment tool will help school districts review and assess conditions in a standardized way. Structured like a rubric, the assessments will help identify areas in need of attention, so school facilities are …
