Recently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the city by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC). This organization is a not-for-profit entity made up of eight municipalities that offer their own electric service, including Milford. “DEMEC has professional staff that is responsible for purchasing power as well as …
Marvel Agency closes after 75 years
In what he says is a very bittersweet decision, Randy Marvel explained that, after 75 years, it was time to close one of the oldest businesses in Milford, Marvel Agency. Marvel plans to spend more time with his grandchildren and travel now that the business is closed. Over the past year, he has been slowly cleaning out files in the …
MHS seniors break school records at meet
Congratulations to seniors Ben Gusciora and David Fuhrman who broke Milford Indoor Track & Field records in their respective events at the Pat Russo Invitational held on December 20th. Ben topped the indoor high jump record, clearing 6’4”, while David bested the indoor shot put record with his throw of 48’8″! Results for other MHS students who competed include: In …
Ballin for Blood planned for January 27
Bayhealth is teaming up with Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) and Delaware State University (DSU) Athletics to host the third annual Ballin’ for Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 1. The blood drive is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. on Bayhealth Court in Memorial Hall Gym on the main DSU campus, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Bayhealth will be cheering …
Black Women in World War II: Greatness Under Fire
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program to celebrate Black History Month titled “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire.” Presented by author and teacher Dante Brizill, the program will take place on Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. Brizill is the author of the publicaton “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire,” …
Milford Councilman for Ward 2 announces candidacy for Mayor
Todd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford. Mr. Culotta has served on the city council for almost 6 years, and runs his own company, Bay Pro Contracting LLC, which focuses on commercial fit-outs, and historic preservation. “I thoroughly enjoy serving as Councilman for the 2nd Ward of Milford, and I look …
Milford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustment
The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the current Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) by $0.00686 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to $0.02124 per kWh for energy usage in 2024. Customers will see the new rate on City of Milford utility bills in February. This power cost increase is primarily due …
Food Bank of Delaware officially opens new facility in Milford
The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service holiday by officially cutting the ribbon on its new 70,000-square-foot facility in Milford this morning. The ceremony culminated an almost three-year project to build a new facility to enhance services to residents of Kent and Sussex counties. “It’s hard to believe we were here just a …
Retired USAF veteran writes suicide prevention book
Even before she deployed to Iraq, Melissa LeGates suffered from depression. The daughter of an alcoholic father, LeGates explained that she was diagnosed with “depression of family origin.” “My father actually did escape alcoholism at the end of his life, which was a blessing to see. So, I had been going to therapists because I always knew you had to …
Living a healthy lifestyle reduces risk of breast cancer, chronic disease
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is working to lower those statistics significantly and one program, Yes2Health, promotes healthy lifestyle groups and events that not only help reduce breast cancer risk, but also the risk of other chronic diseases, many of which are related to unhealthy lifestyles, such as poor diet or lack of exercise. DBCC hopes to empower the community …