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Gov. Matt Meyer visits Milford businesses, signs executive orders supporting small businesses

Matt Meyer signs small business executive orders during Milford visit Matt Meyer visited two Milford businesses Thursday as part of…

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State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky announces he will not seek reelection

Jeff Hilovsky to step down from Delaware House after current term Jeff Hilovsky announced Thursday that he will not seek…

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Republican Rematch in Milford Puts Voters in the 36th at Center Stage

Shupe–Smith primary highlights sharp contrasts — and a familiar reminder that every vote counts MILFORD, Del. — A closely watched…

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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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    Milford remembers lifelong resident Laura Ann Davis; services set for Saturday

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    Milford-area voters face choices on taxes, growth, local control and balance in Dover

    Election Day brings competitive races for state treasurer, three legislative districts and Kent County government, along with Delaware’s congressional contests.
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    Second Street Players looks ahead to busy finish to 2026, new season in Milford

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    Milford’s losing streak reaches four as Sussex County football teams battle for late-season momentum

    Buccaneers fall 45-26 to St. Mark’s after undefeated start; Lake Forest rolls past Laurel, Sussex Tech edges Indian River and
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    Sussex leads Delaware in early voting as Milford-area voters head to polls

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    Elizabeth “Betty” Lindale, 93, Remembered for Her Love of Family, Faith and Simple Pleasures

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    Lulu Ross Fire Update: School Closures, Investigation and Polling Changes

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    Retired Delta Force Soldier to Share Military Experiences at Milford Library

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    Major fire damages Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, leaving 614 students facing uncertain school week

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    Milford falls to Lake Forest, looks to rebound at St. Mark’s

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