At a recent City Council meeting, John Jackson, a member of the Delaware Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke during the 15-minute public comment section to ask that council agree to name Milford as a Purple Heart City. Agreeing to be included as Purple Heart City would allow the order to provide plaques stating that fact as well as …
Milford School District Board of Education announced that Dr. Bridget Amory, the current Director of Student Learning, will assume the role of superintendent effective July 1, 2023. Amory will temporarily take over for Dr. Kevin Dickerson who resigned recently to accept a postion with Polytech School District. “Over the years, Dr. Amory has exemplified exceptional dedication, leadership, and an unwavering …
Temple Lodge No. 9 A.F. & A.M. along with Evergreen Forest No. 49 has planned a 1920s-inspired Lawn Party on Saturday, June 10 from 12 to 4 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a visit to Milford by President Warren G. Harding. During his visit, President Harding was inducted into the Tall Cedars of Lebanon at the home of Dr. …
The Milford Elks Lodge will hold a Welcome Summer Picnic on Saturday, June 3, 6 to 10 PM, at their outdoor pavilion. The event will be to assist Alyssa Wolfe, a young wheelchair-bound Milford girl, with the purchase of a van with a lift that will allow her to load her motorized wheelchair. A benefit dance was held at the …
On Saturday, June 10, the G&R Campground in Houston will again be the site of June Jam, a large outdoor concert that is in its 45th year. The event, which began as a charity concert, will feature well-known local bands, food trucks and vendors. “The last few weeks are always crazy,” Lynn Fowler, Vice-President of the June Jam said. “Somehow, …
Mackenzie Reed began her career in sports after earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the College of Charleston (CofC) in South Carolina. Born and raised in Southern California, Reed played college softball the full four years she attended, continuing to play while earning her MBA with a focus in finance. She also threw javelin on the track and …
In an effort to promote the many local authors in the area, the Milford Public Library will hold a Local Author Book Event on Thursday, June 15 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will be held during Third Thursday. “This is a way to showcase the amazing local talent we have,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Director, said. “We are asking …
The former Carlisle Fire Company building located at 11 North Church Avenue in Milford will gain new life after Milford City Council approved a conditional use authorizing DE OZ Property Management to renovate the building into 16 apartments. According to Dan Bond, a partner in DE OZ Property, the letters “OZ” stand for Opportunity Zone. “That building has been empty …
At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education approved designs for the renovation of the former Milford Middle School. The original portion of the building, built in the 1920s, will remain during the renovation while newer wings will be demolished. The interior of the historic section of the building will be remodeled during the process. “The building is …
Milford School District is preparing for the end of the school year with several celebrations planned for students. The celebrations begin with the Milford High School Senior Awards Program and end with all students dismissed for the summer in June. “Our Senior Awards Program will be held on Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 7 PM in the Milford High …
