MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – October 3, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Ladybug Festival a huge success for Milford Milford Downtown Dessert Tour returns on October 14 Escapades Travel offers a wide range of travel options Council asks for additional options for downtown bathroom Bucs ride senior DenNare Horsey to victory over Concord Click on the image below to view as a PDF

Milford Conversation to feature Kent Sussex Industries

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Conversations Group will be meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 8:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Walnut Street. The speaker for this meeting will be Alicia Hollis of Kent-Sussex Industries. “This is an informal group made up of those who are interested in learning more about the city of Milford as well as those …

KSI Receives Generous Grant from Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Headlines, Milford-live

KSI announced that it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust to support its Pre-Vocational Training Program. This donation will enable KSI to grow its technological resources with smart boards and laptops. KSI is a not for profit agency providing transportation, vocational training, employment, community integration, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to …

KSI Receives Two New Vehicles from DTC for Transportation Program

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KSI received two new vehicles from the Delaware Transit Corp (DTC) to support its transportation program. Both vehicles are propane, 16 passenger wheelchair lift equipped and will add great value to KSI’s ability to provide community based opportunities to the individuals receiving services. The goal of the FTA 5310 Program is to encourage and assist in the provision of needed …

KSI receives donation from Lord Baltimore Lions Club

Terry RogersBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) announced recently that they had received a generous donation from the Lord Baltimore Lions Club in Ocean View. The $1,000 will be used for general expenses incurred by KSI as they continue their mission. “Members of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club have supported KSI and embraced abilities for nearly three decades,” Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations, …

KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County Council for Arts Program

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KSI received a generous $1,750 donation from the Sussex County Council to fund an arts program with Art Works for All at KSI’s Southern Campus in Georgetown. This program provides a unique and exciting experience through the visual arts and adds great value to KSI’s programming day. KSI, a not for profit agency, provides vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, …

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Meet Mark and the Kelly Family

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Thomas, Mark and Susan Kelly credit KSI’s Life Enrichment Program for Mark’s current success Mark Kelly had a lot of working experience throughout his school years with the Sussex Consortium Program, which offers a variety of programs for students with special needs. So when he graduated from school, Mark’s parents Thomas and Susan Kelly advocated for Mark to get a …

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Milford businesses deal with staffing shortages

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Businesses in all industries are struggling to find employees for vacant positions Over the past few months, businesses of all types have reported staffing shortages and, although the restaurant industry seems to be the hardest hit, all industries are seeing a shortage of applicants for vacant positions. Even the City of Milford recently warned of delays in service due to …