City of Milford invites Public to Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

Jammin’ January kicks off in downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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. …

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Hit-and-run hospitalizes Faithful Friends founder, kills dog

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The founder of Faithful Friends Animal Society is recovering from a hit-and-run accident that hospitalized her and killed her dog, Emma, which she was walking at the time of the accident. The incident occurred when Jane Pierantozzi was walking her dog Dec. 10 on South Clayton Street in Wilmington near the intersection of South Clayton and Maple Streets in Wilmington. …

Bus contractors in Delaware are seeking more state help for insurance costs.

Survey: Bus contractors south of canal need insurance funds 

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

School bus contractors are hoping to get about an additional $500,000 from the state to cover vehicle insurance costs. The request reflects a survey presented in Thursday’s Public School Transportation Committee meeting. The contractors say costs are higher than the state allots; some companies are requiring higher levels of premiums to cover special needs students, potential child abuse and acts …