At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to the Walnut Street bridge in downtown Milford to fruition. Council awarded a construction oversight contract to Greenway-Pederson, Inc. as well as the bid for construction to Mumford and Miller Concrete. “Greenman-Pederson has a local office for their engineering firm here …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted the recommendation of the Finance Committee to hire two new dispatchers and a crime analyst for the Milford Police Department. The cost of the three new positions will be covered by eliminating two positions that were added to the budget but never filled. “When this was presented at a previous council meeting, …
When he learned that Mark Schanne was considering retiring after almost 40 years in business, Shawn Collins came to him and asked what the possibility would be to take over the office. Schanne provided Collins with the steps he would need to take and, on Monday, December 8, Collins held a ribbon cutting, officially announcing he would be taking over …
With the rush of the holiday season over, thoughts now turn to the next daunting task for many people – preparing to file income taxes for the past year. Although the tax deadline is still several months away, by starting to prepare now, you may find it less painful when it is time to send off your payment or submit …
The Milford Public Library has a busy January planned with several events offered that can help you get organized, learn a new skill or educate yourself. The month began with Painting with CAT on January 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Those who attended were able to paint a beautiful snow scene to decorate their home or give as …
In an election that sometimes became heated, the Town of Ellendale elected three new council members on Saturday, January 6. Of the seven candidates, three incumbents were defeated. William Clay Walton received the most votes at 61 with Thomas Panas earning 55 votes. The third candidate elected, Joseph Beck, received 42 votes. The only other non-incumbent running, Aaron Moore, received …
When she opened Stone and Sage in the former Lifecycle building, Cat Perfetti explained that she always dreamed of a store that would offer metaphysical supplies. Opening in late 2022, Stone and Sage began offering crystals, tarot cards, loose teas, oils and spell kits. As part of the new venture, Perfetti, who owns Delaware Branding with her husband, Mike, felt …
Deanna Michele calls herself the “small town girl who dreams big.” She began her artistic career attending culinary school but soon discovered a love for photography that took her in a new direction. Recently, she moved her studio into a new, larger space on the second floor of the former Keir Building which has been fully renovated by Zack and …
The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, DE. Representatives from the City will be available during the two-hour period to answer questions regarding the project. The purpose of the project is to …
With the holiday season behind us, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) hopes to keep the excitement going downtown with a brand new event, Jammin’ January. For the month of January, downtown merchants will offer specials, whether it be fun entertainment, crafts or specialty items. “It seemed like this holiday season was extra special downtown,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of DMI said. …
