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Du Pont family focus of upcoming Milford Museum presentation

Terry Rogers April 4, 2024Business, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The name du Pont is well known, not only throughout Delaware but also globally. On Saturday, April 20 at 1 PM, the Milford Museum will present the second part of their series on this famous family with “A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family, Part II,” presented by Lucas R. Clawson. “In the first part of this series, discussion …

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Milford Library plans many “cool” programs in August

Terry Rogers August 7, 2023Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

If you are looking for a place too cool off during August, usually the hottest month of the year, Milford Public Library is a great option. Not only can you find some relief from the heat, you can develop new skills or learn new things with their upcoming August programs. “On Saturday, August 12, we have partnered with the Milford …

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du Pont family, business focus of Aug. 12 lecture at Milford library

bshupe August 3, 2023Culture, Headlines

Lucas R. Clawson can make the history of the du Pont family and Delaware come alive, and he’ll be doing it Saturday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Milford Pubic Library. Aside from the fascinating tidbits he’ll convey — the founding of a gunpowder mill, a du Pont blamed for the North not taking Charleston during the Civil War, …

Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Small Small Business Funding
On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell to highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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Investigation: man found dead after large outdoor fire in Milford
MILFORD — A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon after a large outdoor fire broke out behind a residence in Milford. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Big Stone Beach Road. According to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews from the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, along with other assisting departments, arrived to find a fire spreading rapidly through a wooded area behind a home. READ: Delaware Education Secretary appoints key leaders ahead of major school funding overhaul While battling the blaze, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased man within the burned area. His identity and cause of death are pending an investigation by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science. Deputy fire marshals launched an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause, which remains undetermined as of Wednesday evening. No other injuries were reported, and damage is estimated at $250. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and the man’s death.
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Measles: How to Protect Yourself and Your Children
What to know: Measles is not “just a rash.” Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes high fever, rash, cough and red eyes and can lead to complications like brain inflammation and pneumonia and death. Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles. Two doses of the MMR […] The post Measles: How to Protect Yourself and Your Children appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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7 Things to Know About Measles
Measles is considered the most contagious illness known in humans. Almost everyone who has not had the measles, mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine will get sick if they are exposed to measles. Measles makes kids and adults sick – they are usually miserable. The vaccine keeps your child from missing school or childcare, and you from […] The post 7 Things to Know About Measles appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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ChristianaCare Imaging Services at Elkton to Offer New Evening and Weekend Hours
ChristianaCare Imaging Services at Perryville is moving. To better serve the community, ChristianaCare will consolidate its Imaging Services location in Perryville, Maryland, with services at Elkton to offer convenient new, expanded evening and weekend hours. Learn more about Imaging Services at ChristianaCare here. “We continually evaluate our services to ensure we’re meeting the needs of […] The post ChristianaCare Imaging Services at Elkton to Offer New Evening and Weekend Hours appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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