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MSD holds referendum informational meetings

Terry RogersHeadlines

Milford Middle School will be renovated to 21srt century standards for fourth and fifth graders, if an October referendum passes. Milford School District held the first of several referendum meetings to provide information to residents about the upcoming referendum planned for October 27. This referendum will allow the district to borrow funds to pay for renovations to the original portion …

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Milford woman creates foundation for the homeless

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Lt. Ed Huey and Sgt. Robbie Masten stand with Paige Frey as she donates backpacks with supplies for the homeless Paige Frey and her mother, Lillian, delivered backpacks to the Milford Police Department that will be provided to Milford’s homeless population. Paige, who has created Paige’s Kindness Project as a way to give back to the community, just decided she …

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Congresswoman visits downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester stands with DMI President, Yanelle Powell, and owner of Gallery 37, Marcia Reed On August 18, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester visited downtown Milford. After meeting with Mayor Archie Campbell, Blunt Rochester visited Gallery 37, Penney Square and Fur Baby Pet Resort. At Gallery 37, she asked owner/artist Marcia Reed what she needed from the federal government. …

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You’re not the only one who thinks traffic to, around beaches is worse

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

  Dr. Beth Duncan says there are increasing numbers of accidents in front of her Lewes office.   Delaware’s beaches have seen traffic return to pre-pandemic levels — and then some, according to people driving the roads.  With the resurgence of tourism and rapid development of the coastal region, some locals say the summer of 2021 traffic has become worse …

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Milford LIVE Weekly Review – August 17, 2021

Sonja FreyHeadlines

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/2021/08/MilfordLive-Aug-17-2021.pdf” title=”MilfordLive Aug 17-2021″] This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Slaughter Beach approves sewer district resolution Culture August wasn’t always great for peach picking in Delaware Business …

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Former Councilman Owen Brooks Recognized

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Former Councilman Owen Brooks stands with the handpainted map presented to him by council in recognition of his 38 years of service Former City of Milford Councilman Owen S. Brooks, Jr. was recognized at the regular meeting of City Council on Monday, April 9. Brooks served on City Council, representing the 3rd Ward, for 38 years, often running unopposed. He …

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MSD participates in Seamless Summer Option

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District will participate in the Seamless Summer Option The Milford School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Option, a program under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program, during School Year 2021-2022. Meals will be provided to all enrolled children free of charge. In the operation of child nutrition programs, no child will be discriminated against …

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Slaughter Beach approves sewer district resolution

Terry RogersBeaches, Headlines

Slaughter Beach has issued a resolution to Sussex County to establish a sewer district which could bring a centralized wastewater system to the coastal community. Slaughter Beach Town Council recently approved a resolution that will be sent to Sussex County asking them to establish a sewer district in the small beach town. According to Mayor Kathleen Lock, if the resolution …

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Duren taking his talents to Memphis

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Jalen Duren committing to Memphis University to play basketball   Jalen Duren officially picked Memphis University as the college where he will play his college basketball. In front of the media, fans, friends and family at the Grail Sports Complex Duren made the announcement then removed his jacket to reveal the Memphis shirt he was wearing to make his pick …

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Founder’s Folio: Bias and influence in American news media

Chris L. KennyHeadlines, Business

Courtesy of the New York Public LIbrary   We are faced with the difficult challenge of finding truth and the public narrative in a news landscape dominated by special interests, weaponized reactionary culture and media manipulation. In the digital media era where fast-moving news, opinion and narrative are constantly being influenced by outside interests, we must look for ways to …