tomedit 7

Milford man’s WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion

bshupeCulture, Headlines

Tom Maloney holds the hunting knife his father gave him and which became his only weapon running onto Utah beach.     Tom Maloney and his commanding officer were the first off their landing craft at Utah Beach during the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. They dropped into 10 feet of water. Both were forced to ditch their packs and …

Troy Haynes with Cole Willey 3

Seaford cancer survivor Cole Willey inspired to represent No. 4

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Troy Haynes Jr. , left and Cole Willey Seaford – At the start of the 2021 football season Seaford Blue Jay wide receiver and defensive back Cole Willey changed his jersey number to the number 4 to honor the memory of his friend the late Troy Haynes Jr. Haynes wore the same number as an All-State quarterback at Woodbridge High School …

Basketball 1

Milford Parks & Recreation announces winter programs

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Sports

Youth basketball is just one of the winter programs offered by Milford Parks & Recreation Milford Parks and Recreation recently released information on their upcoming winter programs. This winter, they will offer programs for both children and adults. “Registration is open,” Nan Martino, Program Coordinator, said. “Program decisions are made about a week before the program start date, so help …

Wreath 2

DMI Design Committee holds wreath sale

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

DMI’s Design Committee is conducting a wreath fundraiser for “Milford in Bloom” Partnering with Three Rivers Wreath & Plant Company, Downtown Milford Inc.’s (DMI) Design Committee is offering fresh and fragrant wreaths, garlands, swags and kissing balls for the holiday season. The Design Committee created “Milford in Bloom,” which provides downtown with the annual installation of flowers on lamp posts …

a group of people posing for the camera

Pop Warner Cheerleaders head to Nationals

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Milford Pop Warner Cheerleaders are seeking funds to travel to Nationals in Orlando, Florida, in December. Pop Warner’s PeeWee Cheerleader Team are heading to Nationals to compete in a Level 3 Skills Routine after successful competitions at the Henlopen and Regional competitions. Nationals will be held December 4 through December 10. “It costs a significant amount of money for each …

a group of people standing in a grass field posing for the camera

Executive Director of Milford Center Honored by Mayors of Milford and Dover

Terry RogersHealth, Headlines

Brian Zaragoza and Paige Cathell of Milford Center stand with certificates presented to them by the Mayors of Milford and Dover Milford Center, a skilled nursing facility affiliated with Genesis HealthCare, is proud to announce that Brian Zaragoza, the Center’s Executive Director, was honored by Milford Mayor, Arthur Campbell, for his achievement and contribution to the residents and families of …

a person posing for the camera

Bayhealth Welcomes Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jonathan Sarik, MD

Terry RogersHealth, Headlines

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jonathan Sarik MD joins Bayhealth As a regional healthcare leader committed to high-quality care for our communities, Bayhealth continues to recruit talented physicians in a range of specialties. Jonathan Sarik, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is the newest doctor to join the team. He is accepting new patients at Bayhealth Plastic & Reconstructive …

a person wearing a costume

A Call for Kindness

Terry RogersDelaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Naomi wraps up in a DBCC blanket after treatment (Photo credited to Luciana Solorio) By the end of 2021, 990 Delawareans will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer, a diagnosis that will forever change their lives. Sadly, another 160 will die of the disease. “In our small and familiar state, these are likely people you and I know,” Francesca Vogel, …

vera davidova YHZIGRwk764 unsplash scaled 2

Carney extends school mask mandate through Feb. 8

Charles MegginsonEducation, Headlines

State mask regulations will remain in place at Delaware schools through Feb. 8.   Faculty, staff, students and visitors in Delaware’s K-12 public and private schools will be required to wear masks inside school buildings until at least Feb. 8, 2022.  Gov. John Carney announced Wednesday that he will extend the emergency mandate in order to keep children protected against …