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Milford School District Plans for Growing Enrollment

Sara UzerEducation, Headlines

MILFORD — With continued growth in student enrollment and projections pointing to even more students in the coming years, Milford School District is grappling with capacity challenges—particularly at Milford High School. Current enrollment across the district (excluding Pre-K) stands at 4,629 students, an increase of approximately 435 students over the past five years. Of that total, 1,417 students attend Milford …

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Storytelling and Fellowship Offer Healing for Veterans in Milford

Staff WriterHeadlines, Health

  Christ Episcopal Church in Milford is inviting local veterans to gather for food and fellowship every third Thursday MILFORD, Del. – There’s something quietly profound about sitting down with a fellow veteran and simply listening. No fanfare. No agenda. Just a conversation. For many, that act alone can be transformative—for both the veteran and the listener. For those who …

Map shows Delaware properties supported through Housing Development Fund and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs. (Courtesy of DSHA)

DSHA awards $3.18M in tax credits for affordable housing projects

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced $3.18 million in preliminary project awards through the 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation cycle, supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. The funding will go toward four projects that together will create 105 new affordable units and preserve 116 existing units. “Increasing housing supply, particularly by …

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Station Hill Bluegrass to Perform July 9 at Milford’s Music in the Park

Staff WriterCulture, Headlines

MILFORD — Milford’s summer concert series, Milford Public Library’s Music in the Park, continues Wednesday, July 9, with a free performance by Station Hill Bluegrass. The show begins at 7 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater behind the Milford Public Library. The family-friendly concert invites attendees to bring their own chairs or blankets for a relaxed evening of live music. In …

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DelNature launches free summer concert series

Claudia EstradaCulture, Headlines

The Delaware Nature Society is inviting residents to enjoy an evening of music, food, and community at two of its scenic sites as part of its Summer Concert Series, launching in July and continuing through September. The free, family-friendly events will take place at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford and Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville. Each concert features live …

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District 36 (Milford) statehouse race grows contentious over developer donations

Jose Castaneda PerezGovernment, Headlines

This story originally ran on Spotlight Delaware. Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Why Should Delaware Care? The House District 36 seat race could be pivotal in this year’s general election, and it has quickly become one of the most heated in Delaware. That contention comes partly from the support of developers who have …

Challenger Patrick Smith on Wednesday asked for a recount of the vote against incumbent Bryan Shupe in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House. (Pexels photo by Edmond Dantes)

Challenger asks for recount in House District 36 GOP primary

Ken MammarellaHeadlines

Challenger Patrick Smith on Wednesday asked for a recount of the vote against incumbent Bryan Shupe in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House. The key issue: one more absentee vote recorded Wednesday for Shupe and the state’s arithmetic on calling for an automatic recount. Smith said in a statement that he filed a petition Wednesday with …

Kori Lewandowski, owner of The Crafty Reader in Milford, is a “mood reader,” selecting what strikes her fancy. Lately that includes romance, fantasy and historical fiction. Courtesy of Kori Lewandowski

New store in Milford combines books and crafts

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Business

Kori Lewandowski loves books. She also loves crafts. And whenever family members and friends asked what she wanted to do with her life, if cost were no object, “it’s always been to open a bookstore.” And so she finally is. The Crafty Reader is scheduled to open Aug. 30 at 39 N. Walnut St. in Milford. She plans to be …

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MHS Graduation 2024 – Photo Gallery II

bshupeEducation, Headlines

Welcome to the Milford High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Photo Gallery! This special collection captures the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments of our graduates as they celebrate this significant milestone. From the processional march to the heartfelt speeches, and the triumphant tossing of caps, each photo tells a story of dedication, achievement, and the exciting journey ahead. Join …

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MHS Graduation 2024 – Photo Gallery I

bshupeAbove the fold, Education, Headlines

Welcome to the Milford High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Photo Gallery! This special collection captures the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments of our graduates as they celebrate this significant milestone. From the processional march to the heartfelt speeches, and the triumphant tossing of caps, each photo tells a story of dedication, achievement, and the exciting journey ahead. Join …