Diabetes

Delaware Diabetes Coalition hosts 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo, Nov. 12

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

The 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo hosted by the Delaware Diabetes Coalition is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover, Delaware.  The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Del-One Conference Center, located at 100 Campus Drive. Hosted annually in November …

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The Sound of Music Opening November 29

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Second Street Players is delighted to present their 2024 season finale, “The Sound of Music,” at the Riverfront Theater; 2 S Walnut St in Milford. Performances will take place Friday thru Sunday, November 29 thru December 1, December 6 thru December 8 and December 13 thru December 15, 2024. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 PM; Sunday matinees begin at …

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Election Day has arrived

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

Today is officially election day in the United States, although early voting began in Delaware on October 25 and continued through November 3 at 7 PM. Locations near Milford where voters can cast ballots including Felton Fire Hall, Harrington Fire Hall, Houston Fire Hall, Frederica Senior Center, Lake Forest High School and Milford High School in Kent County. In Sussex …

Milford Ponds

Council approves changes to Milford Ponds

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Milford City Council approved two requests for changes to the Milford Ponds development. The first was a request to remove Phase IV, an apartment area from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the second was approval of a revised preliminary subdivision plan for Phase II of the project. “The applicant is seeking permission to amend the Milford Ponds development by …

First State BMX

City approves five-year lease for BMX track

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a five-year lease for the First State BMX track, located behind Milford High School. Although the track had been issued a five-year lease in the past, over the last few years, the lease had been year-to year. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Senator Dave Lawson asked council to consider …

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Majority at public hearing supportive of recreational marijuana facilities in Milford

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines, Health

Although there were many in the audience for a public hearing regarding a possible ordinance that could restrict placement of recreational marijuana facilities, only seven spoke out about their desires for the facilities. Of the seven only one was against recreational facilities in the town. “I want to make a couple comments before I turn it over to Solicitor Rutt, …

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Milford Man Arrested for Sex-Related Crimes

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

On October 22, Milford Police Department detectives arrested 20-year-old Markez Davis of Milford after an extensive criminal investigation.  The investigation involved alleged sexual-related interactions that Davis had with two minor victims. Davis was charged with two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child; three counts of Unlawfully Dealing in Material Depicting a Child Engaging in Sexual Acts; four counts of …

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Houston Man Arrested on Firearm Charges

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

On October 22, at approximately 8:41 p.m., the Milford Police Department was dispatched to the unit block of North Washington Street in Milford for an altercation between a male subject and two female subjects.  Officers were advised that the male subject was in possession of a firearm and fled from the scene. Officers responded to the scene and were able …

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Keep your children safe this Halloween

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Headlines

Milford City Council officially approved October 31 as Trick or Treat night throughout the city. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays for children as there are more child pedestrian deaths than any other holiday. Milford Police Department wants all children who will be participating in the event to be …

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Bucs Celebrate Senior Day

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman On Tuesday, October 22, the Milford field hockey team celebrated Senior Day. In a game that Milford expected to win, the seniors showed up in force as they defeated visiting Caesar Rodney with a score of 8-1. With Milford having just two games remaining in the regular season, the win laid the groundwork for what Milford hopes …