ARTC Program aims to address teacher shortage

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Dr. Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate at Milford School District, says that the Alternate Route to Certification program (ARTC) offered in partnership with the Department of Education and institutes of higher learning like the University of Delaware and Delaware State University, are aimed to help address a current teacher shortage. The program offers options for those …

Vietnam Mailbag presentation planned for library

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“Vietnam Mailbag,” presented by Nancy Lynch and veteran Rick Lovekin, is planned at the Milford Public Library for Tuesday, May 16 from 5:30 to 6:45 PM in Lions Room A. The program is based on a popular newspaper column written by Lynch. “When American troops in Vietnam answered the call to correspond with a young reporter four decades ago, they …

Connell wins school board election

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The State of Delaware Department of Elections announced that Ashlee Connell has been declared the unofficial winner of the Milford School District Board of Education At-Large Seat. Connell will replace David Vezmar who chose not to run for reelection. Connell received 1,050 votes (56.09%) and her opponent Danielle Deinert received 822 votes (43.91%). According to the Department of Elections, 7.99 …

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Council discusses Capital Improvement Plan

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Milford City Council recently continued discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The plan includes capital improvement projects of $16,772,044 in 2024, $27,784,735 in 2025, $21,699,063 in 2026, $15798,361 in 2027 and $4,804,080 in 2028. Before discussing the projects, City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that the CIP, including projects, costs and timelines were requests and not …

Police chief requests funds for radio upgrades

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Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe recently requested $499,000 from City Council to upgrade the radio communication system used by dispatchers and officers. The current system is almost 20 years old and is in dire need of upgrading. “In my evaluation going through the department, this is one of the major things that we will need going over to the new …

Lighthouse preservation topic of 2nd Friday event

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The First Presbyterian Church of Milford will present “History and Restoration Efforts” at the next 2nd Friday program, planned for Friday, May 12 at 7 PM in the church library. Speakers will include members of the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. “This program will provide details on the refurbishment of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse,” John Huntzinger, 2nd Friday …

Mammography Month:  A Time to Honor Mothers and Their Health

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May is the month to celebrate mothers and what better way to celebrate the women in your life than by encouraging them to get an annual mammogram? Since May is also Mammography Month, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) urges all women to put themselves first and get a routine mammogram. “It’s important to take care of yourself even when taking …

Watermelon Crawl through Milford Agriscience

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By Benjamin Stutzman,2023-2024 Milford FFA Chapter Reporter Watermelon Crawl through Milford Agriscience Milford, Delaware- On April 28th, Ross Chastain, NASCAR Cup Series Driver came to the Mlford High School to tour the agriscience department and network with students. Ross Chastain, comes from a family of watermelon farmers and is an advocate for agriculture. Last year, during NASCAR Dover Weekend Milford …

More than 90 ‘edgers’ to rappel 17 stories as part of 12th ‘Over the Edge’ fundraiser

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Over the Edge, sponsored by Brandywine Realty Trust, New Castle County Fire Service and TD Bank, is the state’s only rappelling fundraising event of its kind.  On Thursday, May 11, more than 90 people from across the state will rappel 17 stories (222 feet) down the 300 Delaware Avenue building in Wilmington, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.   Each participant is required to raise a minimum of …

Milford Senior Center celebrates 50 years

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Milford Senior Center celebrated its 50th year in March 2023 and, in celebration of that milestone, will hold a Golden Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 10 PM in the Crystal Room at the center, located at 111 Park Avenue in Milford. According to Amy Stratton, Executive Director of the center, the gala is to celebrate the …