Fall campaign underway to support DBCC

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The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of breast cancer, research new treatments and support women who have received a diagnosis that impacts their life tremendously. With a goal of $30,000, DBCC hopes to help as many women as possible who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. “It …

Bayhealth Takes Health on the Move Offering Free Services to the Community

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Bayhealth team members and clinical staff took health on the move, bringing free services to community members. Several local community members took advantage of free flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and cancer education at the Blue Hen Corporate Center on Nov. 14. Bayhealth Nursing Professional Development Practitioner and Scrub In Podcast co-host Tyler Coty, MSN, RN, CCRN, offered community members …

Staying in budget during the holidays

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With many households concerned about the economy, the holiday gift giving season has added stress to an already strained budget. Despite economic worries, a Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey, which polled over 4,000 people found that shoppers are looking forward to shopping this holiday season. The survey found that the average family will spend $1,652 on holiday items, including gifts, decorations …

Milford Museum presents: The Holly Industry of Delaware

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The Milford Museum American History Series continues with this Christmas themed program that will focus on the historical value of American Holly to the State of Delaware.  Presented by Dr. Robert Tjaden, this program will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. During the 1930s & 40s, Milton was known as the Holly Wreath …

Preparing your car for winter

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Colder weather is fast approaching and although you may have prepared your house and garden, there are things you need to do to protect your vehicle during the winter season. These tips can not only help you protect your vehicle’s engine, but also the exterior. “Winter weather can be hard on your engine due to several reasons,” Casey Greening of …

Village & Venue holds soft opening, grand opening Saturday

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Village & Venue, a café featuring fresh fruit smoothies, acai bowls and more held a soft opening on Monday, November 20, welcoming customers to the store in anticipation of their ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 25. The new café is located in the former Keir Building at 27 South Walnut Street, Suite 104, in Milford. “I am so excited to …

Long-time Delaware Internist Dr. Thomas Kelly Joins Bayhealth

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Bayhealth is proud to welcome Internal Medicine Physician Thomas F. Kelly, MD, MPH, BSN, who previously served as a physician and medical director with the State of Delaware and founded and operated a private practice in Sussex County, to the team at Bayhealth Total Care in Milton. Dr. Kelly joins Family Medicine Physician Bryan Villar, MD, and Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole Steinberg, …

Saving on your Thanksgiving dinner

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Grocery prices continue to rise and with Thanksgiving coming up at the end of the week, some consumers may be concerned their traditional Thanksgiving dinner may be out of reach for them. According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for ten is $64.05 this year, about 20 percent higher than last year. “General inflation slashing …

Mitchell, Waydelis compete in Nike XC regionals

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Milford’s Faith Mitchell and Nate Waydelis competed at the Nike XR Southeast Regionals in Carey, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19.   Both seniors and current school record holders competed at this elite event showcasing the top runners in the Country.  Mitchell finished with a respectable 5k time of 19:45 while Waydelis ended with a 16:56.   Well done and …

Festival of Trees begins at Delaware Hospice

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One of the most popular fundraisers held for Delaware Hospice is their annual Festival of Trees. The Milford event will kick off with an Open House Cocktail Reception on December 1 from 6 to 9 PM. This event is in its 36th year and is a way for the community to celebrate and remember those who have passed on. “I’ve …