The popular Yes2Health program offered through Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition has planned new sessions for fall. Participants in Yes2Health walk for 30 minutes each week and then meet weekly on Zoom to discuss fitness, health and wellness as part of the free 12-week program. “The Yes2Health courses have been so delightful, and yes – life-changing for me,” Neita, a new …
Even though we are still in the throes of summer heat, the Milford Community Parade Committee has been hard at work planning the 2023 event. This year, the parade will be held Wednesday, October 18 with step off at 6:30 PM. The theme will be “The Great Outdoors.” “The committee has officially opened its website for sponsors and entries to …
Most of the 19 school districts in the First State kick off their academic year the week of August 28, and there’s several ways families can ensure their children have a smooth transition back to the classroom. “Parents should slowly start to wean their kids back to go to bed earlier so they wake up early,” said Bridget Amory, superintendent …
Former DIAA Executive Director Tommy Neubauer was brought in as a contracted part time help at the Executive Director position during the search for the new full time director. It was until a few weeks ago did they finally find a fulltime replacement for Polk DavidBaylor was appointed DIAA’s new Executive Director on July 17th. Baylor was born and raised …
Today I’m looking at the newest football programs that enjoy playing at their home stadium. The stadium has some great seating and great sightlines and the atmosphere in the stadium is great. The stands seem right on top of the field but there is plenty of sideline room. The team enters through the crowd to Enter Sandman as their …
Lucas R. Clawson can make the history of the du Pont family and Delaware come alive, and he’ll be doing it Saturday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Milford Pubic Library. Aside from the fascinating tidbits he’ll convey — the founding of a gunpowder mill, a du Pont blamed for the North not taking Charleston during the Civil War, …
In opposition to the wishes of some residents, the Milford School District’s board voted Monday night to strike restorative practices from its student code of conduct. Restorative practice is a method that aims to build and strengthen community relationships. Instead of focusing on solely disciplining a child for their behavior, restorative practices aim to improve their behavior and evaluate the …
Arts, business and political leaders will gather Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Milford Public Library Amphitheater to talk about the creative economy. The meeting at 10 a.m. will focus on the “Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan” that’s been put together by the Delaware Arts Alliance and is expected to include government agencies at local, state and …
The Milford Housing Development Corp. has been awarded a fedral $940,000 federal grant that will allow it to build 24 homes benefitting people in Kent and Sussex Counties and Worcester County, Maryland. The Rural Development Mutual Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of will enable the nonprofit to renew its Self-Help Housing Program and build those homes, expected …
Five minutes ago, everybody was all excited about the start of summer. All of a sudden, people are talking about events for fall including the annual Big Draw Festival. The Mispillion Art League will ends its summer season with “Summer Winds,” a collection of work by its members. C. Mercedes Walls, an Art League founding member, is the featured artist. …
