Women’s Health: Tips to keep you well

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on their own selfcare. Unfortunately, when it comes to health, the busy lifestyle of most women today can cause minor health issues to become major.  Dr. Michelle Cooper, OB-GYN with Bayhealth explains why health screenings are critical for women. “Eating whole …

Inside The Circle: Week 3 softball top 10

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The old saying goes, “April showers, bring May Flowers”. For the softball teams in the state it means postponements and rescheduling games. Many teams will be adjusting schedules in the coming weeks. Here is our “week-3” Top 10. No. 1 Caravel (3-0) The Buccaneers got one game in last week winning 9-1 at Sussex Tech as Kasey Xenidis threw a …

MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Planet Fitness along with other businesses within the Milford Plaza were declared safe by police personnel after responding to bomb threats over the weekend. It was determined there was no threat to Milford residents or visitors. This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State. The businesses were turned back over …

Milford School District seeks public input for future planning

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Staff Report Milford School District is actively seeking input from the district community, families, students, and stakeholders as it launches the ‘Building Our Future’ initiative . This plan will ensure that our district’s facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and technology are well-equipped to accommodate increased enrollment and foster modern learning environments.  The Milford Action Planner (MAP) will serve as a baseline of information …

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Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Staff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A sessions prior to elections for the City of Milford Council. The sessions are planned as follows: Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 7 to 9 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Ward 1, and Nadia Zychal, …

Delays at the federal level have led to college-hopefuls having problems with applying for and receiving financial aid. (Photo by Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock)

Del. DOE to provide support, coaching for college financial aid

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

College is more expensive than it’s ever been, but a state agency is trying to financially ease the burden for Delaware students looking to advance their education post-high school. The Delaware Department of Education announced Thursday that it’s offering support to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations. “We will …

Maiss Hussein took home the Poetry Out Loud crown in 2023 and 2024.

Get to know Delaware’s 2x poetry queen, Maiss Hussein

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The back-to-back scholastic poetry champion won her most recent crown with a poem she says was way out of her comfort zone, but served as the perfect finale. A proud Palestinian, a powerful performer and a hopeful dentist with blooming curiosity, Hodgson Vo-Tech senior Maiss Hussein’s victory this year in the state Poetry Out Loud competition was just as sweet …

Du Pont family focus of upcoming Milford Museum presentation

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The name du Pont is well known, not only throughout Delaware but also globally. On Saturday, April 20 at 1 PM, the Milford Museum will present the second part of their series on this famous family with “A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family, Part II,” presented by Lucas R. Clawson. “In the first part of this series, discussion …

741.5 Con returns to Milford Library

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Returning for the second year, Milford Library is excited to announce that 741.5 Con will again be the site of a celebration of all things comic. Attendees are asked to cosplay their favorite anime, comic book, video game, anime or other characters on Saturday, April 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM. “We are calling all nerds, geeks and everyone …

Celebrate and learn at the Milford Library

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Library has many exciting and fun things planned for the month of April and they will kick off by celebrating Library Workers Day on April 9. The library is providing a way for the public to celebrate the hardworking library staff. “We want our patrons to help us recognize the staff to show appreciation for the work they …