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Milford School Board approves contractor surcharge payment

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District approved a 13 percent surcharge to bus contractors for athletic and field trips On Monday, March 21, Milford School District Board of Education approved a 13 percent increase to bus contractors who transport students for athletics and field trips. The increase was to address the increase in fuel costs. “The Athletic and …

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Seth Kibel Trio to perform free concert

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by Terry Rogers     The Seth Kibel Trio will perform a free concert on April 30 as part of the Mispillion Performance Series As part of the Mispillion Performance Series, the Seth Kibel Trio will perform a free concert at the First Presbyterian Church located at 101 South Walnut Street in Milford on Saturday, April 30 at 7 PM. …

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Milford School District issues initial bonds for Middle School renovations

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School Board approved the sale of bonds to begin the process of renovating the former Milford Middle School Milford School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the sale of a 20 year bond issued to the State of Delaware in the amount of $1,743,900 at a rate of 2.28%. This is the …

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Lawsuit filed over bridge repairs

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     DelDOT’s proposal not to repair the Mispillion drawbridge has led to the filing of a lawsuit On December 28, 2021, a dump truck pulling an excavator on a flatbed truck struck the overhead portion of the Mispillion drawbridge causing extensive damage to the machinery, support members and some of the mechanical components. As a result, …

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Jazzercise group promotes more than exercise

Terry RogersHealth, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     The Jazzercise group meets on Saturdays at the Milford Library and are strong supporters of each other and the community The Jazzercise group that meets at the Milford Library on Saturdays came together with a goal of getting fit using the well-known exercise program. Over time, however, the members have created a group that not …

A bill headed to the governor would raise the amount of renewable energy sources used by state electric companies.

DEMEC provides Milford with Renewable Portfolio Plan

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided the City of Milford with their Renewable Portfolio Plan as required by the Delaware General Assembly. This plan provides members with details on the organization’s approach to achieve renewable energy on behalf of members. Milford, along …