Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans throughout history. Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is taking this month to recognize the many African American men and women who have overcome one of the toughest battles of their lives – surviving breast cancer. “Unfortunately, …

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Who Did It? SSP Children’s Theater Brings Mystery to the Stage

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

A classic “Who Did It?” mystery! Second Street Players is excited to announce its first Children’s Theater production in 2024, “The Long Red Herring.” Professor Kleine, a creative literature instructor, has a rather unusual final exam. He sets up a murder in his own home and has his students try to solve it. Somewhere along the way, however, one of the students …

Community Clean Up seeking volunteers and sponsors

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM), Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) and the City of Milford have partnered for the 4th Annual Community Clean-Up. The event is planned for April 13, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 AM and will be held rain or shine. “About five years ago when the Executive Director of DMI along with the President of …

Barratt’s Chapel to hold presentation on founding of Methodist church in Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Please join us at Barratt’s Chapel, an officially designated Heritage Landmark of the United Methodist Church, on March 16, 2024 at 10am as we welcome David Worthington, Director of Global Relationships of John Wesley’s New Room in Bristol, England. Worthington’s presentation, titled “Methodism Comes to America: The Bristol Connection” will highlight John Wesley, founder of Methodism’s, arrival in Bristol in …

Polar Bear Plunge raises $1.5 million for Special Olympics Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

On Sunday, February 4, over 4,000 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean from the beach in Rehoboth as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. The event raised a record $1.5 million for the organization with the record number of participants joining the plunge from across the state. “The water temperature was 41 degrees, and the air …

Milford man charged in sixth DUI offense

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Robert Fanning of Milford, Delaware, on Thursday night in Lewes for 6th offense DUI. On February 1, 2024, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Conleys Chapel Road and Beaver Dam Road in Lewes for a report of a driver who was asleep at the wheel in the intersection. The troopers arrived and …

MPD seeking information on shooter

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On January 27, 2023, at approximately 7:06 pm, the Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division were dispatched to the 200 Block of North St. for a shots fired incident. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim was possibly struck but was not on the scene. A short time later, a 28-year-old male victim arrived at Bayhealth Sussex Campus via private vehicle, …

Avoiding the winter blues

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Although the days have started getting longer, the month of January is when many people complain of the “winter blues.” Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), most commonly known as the winter blues, can lead to symptoms that include persistent low mood, irritability, lethargy and even weight gain as the body craves carbohydrates. Dark mornings and evenings as well as skies that …

Comedy show featured at Senior Center

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Senior Center will present “Multislacking a la Cardboardeaux,” a two hour comedy sketch revue on Saturday, February 3 at 7 PM. The show will feature new sound, lighting and other upgrades at the center while offering a break from the winter blues. “This is the second time we have presented this show and it is always a huge hit …

Ribbon cutting planned for Stewart’s Gourmet Candies & Snow Cones

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

What began as a hobby after she purchased a food drying machine officially becomes a brick and mortar store on Saturday, February 3 when Stewart’s Gourmet Candies & Snow Cones holds their grand opening and ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be held at 2 PM that Saturday. “We are so excited to hold the ribbon cutting,” Melissa Stewart, who …