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Milford needs you: Ward 3 seat open, special election set for June 13

No candidates filed — now the city is calling on residents to step up MILFORD, Del. — Here’s something you…

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Milford City Council April 27 Meeting Highlights: Zoning Requests, Infrastructure Projects, and Public Safety Funding

Milford City Council April 27 Meeting Milford City Council addressed a range of planning, infrastructure, and public safety matters during…

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Pletcher wins Milford Ward 2 council seat in only contested city race

Certified results: Pletcher received 72 votes, ahead of Kimberly Wills with 31 votes and Desiray Anderson with 19. MILFORD, Del.…

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Sussex County unveils new bookmobile to expand library services

Sussex County introduces new bookmobile to serve communities Sussex County officials unveiled a new bookmobile Tuesday, April 21, marking the…

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Milford City Council April 13 meeting highlights: traffic safety, infrastructure projects, and new development

Milford City Council April 13 Meeting Traffic safety concerns, infrastructure improvements, and upcoming development projects were among the topics discussed…

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Milford voters to decide key council races as city election nears

Competitive Ward 2 and Ward 4 contests highlight concerns over growth, infrastructure, and neighborhood issues MILFORD, Del. — Milford voters…

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Milford Welcomes IQ Fiber as Statewide Expansion Begins

City and State leaders say the new internet provider could bring faster service, more choice, and economic opportunity to the…

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Milford City Council March 11 Workshop: Budget Requests, Cannabis Oversight and Community Reports Discussed

Milford City Council March 11 Meeting Members of the Milford City Council heard budget presentations and updates from several local…

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Milford City Council March 2 Meeting Highlights: Downtown Restroom Project Advances, Approval of Corporate Center Change Orders

Milford City Council March 2 Meeting Milford City Council moved forward on several infrastructure and development initiatives during its recent…

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Milford City Council to Tackle Packed Agenda Monday After Weather Delays

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Residents may also attend virtually…

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Savannah Grove Breaks Ground in Georgetown — A Step Toward Affordability, but Small Against Statewide Need

Backed by a $2 million loan from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), the project will set aside 16 apartments…

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DRBA Reschedules Public Meeting on Proposed 2026 Cape May–Lewes Ferry Fare Changes

DRBA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Cape May–Lewes Ferry Fare Changes The Delaware River and Bay Authority has…

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Milford Police Arrest Dover Man in Bank Attempt, Series of Business Burglaries

Surveillance review and follow-up detective work by the Milford Police led to multiple felony charges and the suspect’s continued detention…

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Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Highlights: Fire Station Approval, Department Reports, Infrastructure Actions

Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Milford City Council reviewed and approved a conditional use application for a proposed fire…

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DRBA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Cape May–Lewes Ferry Fare Changes

The fare discussion comes as the DRBA advances a major long-term investment in the ferry system. CAPE MAY, N.J. —…

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Sussex County Officials Urge Accountability as State Weighs Hope Center Expansion

DOVER, Del. — State housing officials are seeking millions in new funding to expand Delaware’s Hope Center model into Sussex…

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Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Highlights: Department Reports, Planning Update, Infrastructure Actions

Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Milford City Council met this week to review a wide range of departmental reports,…

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Milford City Council Rejects Truitt Avenue Townhome Proposal

Milford City Council: Truitt Avenue Development Proposal Denied Following a detailed presentation and an extended public hearing, Milford City Council…

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Bucher Files for 33rd District House Seat Following Postles’ Retirement Announcement

Bucher Enters Race for 33rd District Seat MILFORD — Matt Bucher, a familiar figure in local political and education circles,…

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Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez tapped to lead Delaware’s new Office of New Americans

Meyer, Democrats hail Office of New Americans as GOP underscores costs, undocumented population MILFORD, Del. — Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez,…

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Milford City Council November 10 Highlights: Police Updates, Event Planning, Infrastructure Projects

Milford City Council November 10 Meeting Milford City Council received updates from multiple departments during its November 10th meeting, covering…

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Meyer Banks on Federal $1 Billion to Remake Rural Health Care in Kent and Sussex County

Governor’s rural health care plan touts new medical school and Hope Centers as a cure for doctor shortage while critics…

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Lewes City Council Approves Grant Application for 20-Acre Reforestation Project

Under the proposal, a grant would cover 90 percent of the cost, and the city’s share would be about $8,000…

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Milford City Council October 27 Highlights: New Officer, Annexation Approval, and Community Initiatives

Milford City Council met on October 27 to discuss a range of topics including a new police department hire, an…

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    Bucher leaves Milford school board, points to finances, safety and parent trust

    Retiring board member Matt Bucher used his final meeting to highlight Milford’s progress as he runs for the 33rd District
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    Caravel Wins DIAA Baseball State Championship for First Time since 2017

    The Caravel Buccaneers defeated the Caesar Rodney Riders, 2-1, on June 12, at Frawley Stadium in the 2026 DIAA Baseball
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    Marcia Reed explores nature’s rhythms in upcoming Rehoboth Beach exhibition

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    Delaware government leaders form statewide AI committee

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    Milford City Council June 8 meeting highlights

    Milford City Council June 8 Meeting Milford City Council approved funding for housing rehabilitation programs, conditional uses for a daycare
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    Claire Howard Fine Art opens new studio in Bethany Beach

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    Dover Hope Zone to host free Juneteenth concert celebrating Black musical traditions

    Dover Hope Zone, Elevate Vocal Arts to Present Juneteenth Celebration The Dover Hope Zone, in collaboration with Elevate Vocal Arts
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    Appoquinimink Girls Soccer Wins Second Straight DIAA Division One Girls Soccer State Championship

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    Sip and Simmer opens in downtown Milford with family recipes, cocktails

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    Photo Gallery: DIAA Division One Girls Soccer Semifinals, Odessa vs Middletown

    The Odessa Ducks defeated Middletown in a penalty kick shootout, 5-4, on June 3 during the DIAA Division One Girls
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