Mispillion Art League has announced their class schedule for the start of 2022 Classes are ready to go for January through June 2022 at the Mispillion Art League (MAL). They offer classes to participants of all skill levels and abilities, starting at age 5 and up. You can find and register for classes on our website www.mispillionarts.org. We also post …
by Terry Rogers Milford City Council discussed a possible policy change that would prohibit employees from holding a medical marijuana card At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed a recommendation from City Manager Mark Whitfield and Human Resource Director Jamesha Williams to deny city employees the ability to obtain a medical marijuana card. Because the city receives …
by Terry Rogers The City of Milford is updating its code to manage wireless facilities like these At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard details regarding changes to the city’s right-of-way codes for wireless facilities as well as sidewalks and curbs. City Planner Rob Pierce and University of Delaware Fellow Melody Barger provided information on the code …
by Terry Rogers Marissa and Zack King, owners of EasySpeak and Penney Square, announced the purchase of the former M&T Bank building On December 16, Marissa and Zack King, owners of EasySpeak and Penney Square, announced that they recently purchased the former M&T Bank building in downtown Milford. The bank, which M&T closed in 2015, has remained vacant since …
Riverwalk mile markers have been nstalled The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Intern, Dylan Graham, is leaving his mark on the Downtown Riverwalk, with newly installed mile markers and directional signs. “Dylan has been a great asset as an intern to our Department over the summer, and we feel this project will be of great benefit to the users …
by Terry Rogers USPS wants customers to be aware of package mailing deadlines for the holiday season For residents of Northern Delaware, several post office locations will offer extended holiday hours. This includes the Wilmington Main Post Office at 3911 Concord Pike and Rodney Square Station located at 500 Delaware. No post offices in Kent and Sussex County …
Lt. Ed Huey of Milford Police Department receives a gift from Paige Howell of Paige’s Kindness Project On December 9, Audie Marino shared a post on social media recognizing a kind act performed by Lieutenant Ed Huey of the Milford Police Department. When Paige Howell, who operates Paige’s Kindness Project, learned of his selfless act, she wanted to recognize Huey …
by Terry Rogers Bags of goodies are ready to be delivered to students in need thanks to the Empty Stocking project Six years ago, Milford School District was approached by Milford Church of God pastor Andy Stevens as well as the editor of the Milford Chronicle, Darrel LaPrade, with a vision to create something they called “The Empty …
by Terry Rogers Mama Maria’s will celebrate Christmas Eve with their Seven Fishes Dinner, an Italian tradition For the fourth year, Mama Maria’s will hold their Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve, an Italian tradition. Growing up in Italy, Franco Laragione explained that his family celebrates Christmas Eve with this traditional meal every year. “Growing …
by Terry Rogers This Santa House stood in Milford after it was constructed by Al Humes in 1939. (Photo courtesy of the Humes family) With the Christmas season underway and children line up to give Santa their Christmas wishes, it is a great time to remember the Santa Houses in Milford from years gone by. Around 1939, Al Humes, …
