Well Coffeehouse opens downtown

Terry RogersBusiness

Bridgette Knoeller, owner of The Well Coffeehouse which recently opened along the Riverwalk in downtown Milford, says she hesitates to say they are a new business. She previously operated Ahh-Rise Café, but always wanted to be in the downtown area. “We began this process three years ago,” Knoeller said. “We were located just outside of town, but we wanted to …

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Milford School District approves new elementary math curriculum

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Schools

On Monday, February 22, Milford School District Board of Education voted to approve a new elementary math curriculum. The new curriculum was part of a pilot program in which two different options were tested in the district. “This has been a two-year process going into the pandemic,” Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, said. “The pandemic did delay us …

CCGM focused on getting businesses back to 100 percent after pandemic

Terry RogersBusiness, Milford Headline Story

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford is focused on getting businesses in Milford back up to 100 percent occupancy as quickly as possible as health officials work to get a handle on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although she did not have specific statistics about the impact the pandemic has had on Milford area businesses, Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director, stated that …

DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Jamie LaScala

Terry RogersHealth

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment pathways.  These young survivors have access to networking, support, education, and activities that encourage them to continue to survive and thrive. Young Survivors in Action takes a holistic approach to the activities, support, and …

City of Milford, Delaware Nature Society Enter Partnership

Terry RogersCulture, Government & Politics

On Monday, Feb. 22, Milford City Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delaware Nature Society. The city and Delaware Nature Society have long partnered to provide hands-on programming for Pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade students in Milford School District. “We’ve been working on an MOU which is a formal agreement between Parks and Recreation and the …

Webb Named Officer of Year

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Senior Corporal Timothy “TJ” Webb was named as the 2020 Officer of the Year by Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown. Webb began with Milford Police Department in 2007. “TJ started with us as a patrolman,” Chief Brown said. “From 2012 to 2017, he partnered with Henk, a K9 officer. The two of them had many apprehensions and drug seizures. In …

Land exchange approved between City, Library

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library. This exchange was related to a survey prepared in 2009 filed with the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds. “The northern part of the library parking lot is owned by the city while a portion of the amphitheater is owned by …

DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Mary Leard

Terry RogersHealth, Milford Headline Story

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment pathways.  These young survivors have access to networking, support, education, and activities that encourage them to continue to survive and thrive. Young Survivors in Action takes a holistic approach to the activities, support, and …

Site plan for new Milford Police Department building

Milford police facility architect contract awarded

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to award Becker Morgan with the architectural contract for the new police facility that was approved by voters on Jan. 26. Becker Morgan has been working with the city throughout the referendum process. The contract will include additional work necessary for the design of the new police station such as complete site planning …