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Teacher Academy students recognized by Board of Education

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

The Milford High School Board of Education recognized three students in the Milford High School Teacher Academy at a recent meeting. The program prepares high school students for careers as educators and is led by Mrs. Molly Chorman. “Before the Teacher Academy, there really was no other pathway that students could pursue. There was maybe a club for future teachers …

Cindy McKenzie

McKenzie receives national recognition

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Lulu Ross Elementary School principal Cindy McKenzie was recently recognized as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Principal of the Year for Delaware. The award recognizes excellence in achievement, character and climate for students, their families and staff as well as the community. “Mrs. McKenzie is an exemplary school leader and highly deserving of this great honor,” Superintendent …

GNO Check Presentation

CCGM raises funds to prevent childhood hunger

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater presented the Harry K. Foundation with a $6,000.00 check from a portion of the proceeds from the 2022 Annual Girls Night Out (GNO). The event, held each year as a fundraiser for various charitable organizations as well as daily operations of the chamber, also features the Marvelous Man of Milford contest. “This year our Marvelous …

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DMI receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Downtown Milford, Inc. is excited to announce that it has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are extremely proud to …

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Emotional Support Classrooms planned for elementary schools

Terry RogersEducation

Milford School District plans to partner with Specialized Education Services Incorporated to create what is known as a High Road School in the three elementary schools. The new program is designed to address an increase in behavioral problems in younger children since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “This year in particular, we’ve seen much higher rates of problem behavior in our …

Delaware state budget tops $1.5 billion

MSD approves preliminary budget, sets special meeting to discuss tax rates

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District Board of Education approved a preliminary budget for 2022-23 and set a special meeting on June 27 to discuss the upcoming tax rate. The $65.6 million budget was approved unanimously. Before voting on the budget, Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, asked the board to approve an additional meeting in June. “We’d like to be able to do this …

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City council to allow public comment on agenda items at future meetings

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Milford City Council recently updated its council meeting policies and procedures in order to streamline the meetings and to allow the public additional opportunities to address council about their concerns. The new procedure will allow a 15-minute public comment period at every meeting. All public comments must be related to an agenda item and each speaker will be limited to …

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Parsley recognized by Senator Wilson

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

At a recent meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Don Parsley was recognized by Senator Dave Wilson for his record 300 wins as the Milford High School Wrestling Team. Parsley recently retired as a teacher at Milford High School but says he will continue to coach wrestling. “It’s truly an honor to be here this evening to …

School Resource Officers

School Resource Officer MOU approved by school board, council

Terry RogersEducation

In meetings held simultaneously, Milford School District and the City of Milford approved a Memorandum of Understanding related to school resource officers in the district. The Board of Education discussed the contract briefly at their meeting. “We were able to reach an agreement with the city for a five year phased increase and that corresponds to the contract negotiations that …