LAUREL — In a penalty-filled game, Milford proved to be a welcome guest for Homecoming, falling 34-6 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. It was evident from the opening kickoff that Milford was in over their heads. Starting at their own 20 for the game’s opening possession, Laurel’s ground game overwhelmed Milford. Play …
At a recent meeting, the Milford City Council approved a streetscape concept plan created by KCI Technologies for Southwest Front Streeet, North Washington Street, Park Place and Denny Row. The plan is part of the Downtown Master Plan as well as the five year Capital Improvement Plan. “City council ultimately reviewed the final concept plans and approved them in June …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Todd Culotta to enter into an agreement with the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to proceed with the issuance of a zero percent loan in the amount of $2,789,800. The loan proceeds must be used for lead pipe remediation in underserved communities in Milford. At the end of the project, …
By Kevin Eickman Volleyball fans expecting the Milford-Sussex Central volleyball match to end with a close victory for the Buccaneers, were disappointed by the 3-1 loss, Milford tried to come from behind in the first game, but Sussex seized the early momentum. The Buccaneers would close the gap, but fell short, falling by a 25-19 score, leaving the home …
By Kevin Eickman Sometimes, it’s just not your night. The Milford Buccaneers began 2A conference play Friday night against Woodbridge, but were never really in the game, losing by a 42-6 score. The Buccaneers received the opening kickoff, got a first down and then were forced to punt. The visitors took over and senior RB Kam’Ren Johnson took the …
Tracy Dissinger is celebrating her 30th year as an occupational therapist, opening Occupational Therapy of Delaware over eight years ago. According to Dissinger, she told her daughter, Libby Tenbusch, that if she was accepted to OT school, Dissinger would open her own practice. “I had worked in rehab facilities, nursing homes, outpatient practices and I was kind of like, okay, …
With four new members, Milford City Council was provided with information on the city’s code enforcement and rental inspection process. City planner Rob Pierce began the presentation by explaining what codes were used in enforcement. “For the code enforcement, we use Chapter 174 which adopts a standard called the International Property Maintenance Code which deals with both the interior and …
Milford Police Department notified City Council that they were applying for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), a requirement under the application process. The department has applied for and received the grant in previous years. “This is just a requirement of federal notification to the city that we, along with other jurisdictions in the area, have applied for …
In an effort to promote community wellness, Blue Project DE presented information about their program to Milford City Council. Kim Blanch, BSN, RN, a co-founder and Director of Community Outreach at Beebe Healthcare, began by providing statistics on the health crisis in Delaware. “I’ve been in the population health department now for 10 years and, in my role, have the …
Milford City Council recently agreed to enter into an agreement with DelDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project along Northeast Front Street. The project was included in the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). In addition to Northeast Front Street, projects are planned for Northwest Front Street and South Walnut Street. “Back in September 2022, we made an application for …
