DMI seeking businesses to participate in new events

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After one of the most well-attended Holiday Strolls in Downtown Milford Inc.’s history, the organization wants to keep the excitement going after the holiday season ends. As a result, the Promotions Committee has created two new events designed to keep high energy in the downtown area after the holiday season ends. “Jammin’ January is one of the events we hope …

302 Family Medicine opens medical practice

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Dr. Michelle Bretzius, the owner of 302 Family Medicine at their location at 306 Polk Avenue, Milford. 302 Family Medicine is a female-owned, private family medicine practice.  Their goal is to provide quality and patient-centered primary medical care to the population of lower Kent and Sussex County, …

Bayhealth Medical Staff Donates Plaque in Memory of Delaware’s First Licensed Physician Assistant

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Members of the Bayhealth Medical Staff gathered to present a memorial plaque to honor Steve Ruggles, PA-C. Ruggles was the first physician assistant credentialed at Bayhealth – he passed away in April 2023. He spent most of his career working alongside physicians T. Noble Jarrell III, MD, Brian M. Benson, Jr., MD, Christopher Giles, MD, Michael G. Sweeney, MD and …

Bayhealth Welcomes Primary Care Physician

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In carrying out our mission to strengthen the health of our community, Bayhealth is expanding primary care availability for central and southern Delawareans who need it. Lauren Parmer, DO, is the newest family medicine physician at Bayhealth Primary Care, Milford, joining Jonathan Simon, MD; Matthew Reetz, DO; and Saranya Biswas, MD, in the practice. Dr. Parmer is now accepting primary care patients of …

Education Professional of the Year named at ceremony

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The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) honored 20 educational support professionals for their outstanding work supporting their students and school communities on December 5. Milford’s nominee for the honor was Education Support Professional of the Year, Christa Henderson. “Educational support professionals’ roles vary greatly. They provide one-on-one support to students in the classroom. They safely transport children to and from …

CNU Fit celebrates fifth anniversary with ribbon cutting

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the five year anniversary of CNU Fit, LLC. Evans Armantrading Jr, CEO and Founder, along with city officials and members of CCGM were on hand for the celebration. “Central Delaware’s Premier Transformation Studio, CNU Fit is proud of this significant milestone – the 5-year anniversary …

MHS fall sports comes to an end, outstanding athletes recognized

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As fall sports come to an end, it is time to highlight the accomplishments of Milford’s outstanding student athletes. This year, Varsity Volleyball improved from last season, winning 5 regular season games and Lauren Dickerson earned an honorable mention all-conference selection. JV finished the season with a .500 7-7 record. The Cross Country Girls finished with an 11-1 regular season …

MHS Student receives Athlete Academic Award

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Milford High School Cohort 9 scholar Dalton Cleveland was recently awarded the DIAA Student Athlete Academic Award for the Milford soccer team. This award recognizes his success both in the classroom and on the soccer pitch. In addition to helping the Buccaneers reach the DIAA Division I State Tournament, Dalton is a member of the National Honor Society, serves as …

Michael’s officially opens in Milford

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After months of renovation, Michael’s officially opened their doors with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford on Saturday. Early customers were provided refreshments after Santa and the Grinch assisted store employees with the ribbon cutting. “We are very excited to have Michael’s in Milford,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of the chamber said. “We welcome …

Strollers celebrate the season in downtown Milford

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Other than Santa’s arrival, the Holiday Stroll is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown Milford. Live music and entertainment, vendors offering a wide range of gift options, specials in retail outlets and restaurants, a bonfire with free s’mores and a live nativity were just some of the fun things to do this year. “This is such a great …