Expedited redistricting process draws ire of open-government groups, concerned citizens House Democratic leadership has held the second and final public hearing on proposed redistricting maps. Now, the clock is ticking toward the General Assembly’s self-imposed Nov. 8 deadline to finalize the maps that will define Delaware’s House and Senate districts for the next decade. Despite the majority caucuses’ efforts to assure …
Natural gas prices likely to cause higher heating bills this winter
Natural gas prices are expected to cause higher heating bills this winter. (Doris Morgan at Unsplash) With overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s, you’ll likely soon be reaching for the thermostat to turn on the heat (if you haven’t already). Just in time for the cooler weather, Delaware’s public advocate is warning the 43% of Delawareans who rely on natural …
Brownstein asks school board to speak out on handling protests
“We already have a department that is responsible for safeguarding our community, and that department is local law enforcement,” says Milford School Board member Adam Brownstein. (MilfordLive) Milford School Board member Dr. Adam Brownstein calls a proposal to use federal forces to handle mask and vaccine protests “beyond troubling” and wants the board to make its voice heard in the …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – October 19, 2021
Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom—scroll through the pdf, use direction arrows, zoom in or out, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”https://milfordlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MilfordLive-Oct-19.pdf” title=”MilfordLive Oct 19″] This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines MHS Senior opens Next Level Nutrition Delmarva Acupuncture opens in Milford Government & Politics City of Milford …
Week 6 Delaware Live top 10 fall sports rankings
The fall season is nearing the conclusion and last week saw some great contests that have shaken up these top 10’s. This week was full of upsets. Tune in to Delaware Live Weekly on Wednesday night for the top 5 football rankings Field Hockey Division 1 Ranking School Record Last Week’s Ranking 1) Cape Henlopen 9-1 1 2) Wilmington …
Carlisle Fire Department uses Bayhealth house for training
The Carlisle Fire Department trains on a house on Cedar Creek Road. (Jonathan Budler) Carlisle Fire Company members trained over the weekend at a house on Cedar Creek Road, donated by Bayhealth. “We are training like our lives depend on this, because they actually do,” says Fire Chief Ryan Knowles, noting that the training helps prevent mistakes that cause injury …
Blue Raiders remain undefeated
Greenwood – When two top ranked undefeated teams face off you can expect a defensive battle and that is what Caravel and Woodbridge gave the fans in the first half, but the two teams opened up and traded touchdown for an exciting second half. In the end the Woodbridge Blue Raiders would remain undefeated with a 24-12 home victory over …
Fourth down stop keys Dover win
Photo courtesy of Dover Football Boosters In a game that appeared the team with the ball last would win, a key 4th down stop by Dover was the difference in a 41-25 Senators victory on homecoming night. Sussex Central trailed 28-25 with 7:41 left in the game, facing a 4th and 1 at their own 42 yard line. Zimir Gardner …
Dems, others call for McGuiness to resign or take leave of absence
State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives won’t pursue the impeachment of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness or encourage her to step down in the wake of her criminal indictment. That hasn’t stopped mounting calls for her resignation from fellow elected officials, community members and party leaders. McGuiness was indicted Monday on a slew of felony …
State School Boards Assn. condemns calling mask protests ‘domestic terrorism’
The Delaware School Boards Association says it was not consulted before national group called for federal help over school mask protests. The group that represents Delaware’s school boards does not agree with a national group’s characterizing protests over mask requirements and curriculum issues as hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism. Those protesting are exercising their right to free …









