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East Gate Farms offers fall decorating tips

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

East Gate Farms offers many options for fall decorating As the weather begins to cool, thoughts turn to decorating the inside and outside of your home for fall. Pumpkins, mums and other fall foliage are a great way to create a colorful look, both outside and inside, but there are a few tips that you may want to keep in …

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American Police Hall of Fame and Museum honors MPD Sr. Corporal Timothy Webb

Terry RogersPolice & Fire, Headlines

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum honors MPD Sr. Corporal Timothy Webb with Law Enforcement Purple Heart City of Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown on behalf of the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum will present Senior Corporal Timothy “TJ” Webb with the Law Enforcement Purple Heart Award on Monday, Sept. 27 during the City Council meeting at …

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Milford School District approves voluntary COVID rapid testing option

Terry RogersHeadlines

Milford School District voted Monday, September 20 to approve the use of COVID rapid testing for students and staff. The testing is free, and parents would be required to give consent for their child to be tested. Children whose parents signed them up for the program would be tested weekly or bi-weekly in an effort to identify asymptomatic students. “Should …

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Cross Country Solid at Middletown Invitational

Terry RogersSports

By Kevin Eickman From left to right: Jonja Willey, Faith Mitchell, Taylor Humes and Eric Perry One of the more underappreciated sports during the fall season is that of cross country. With the season just getting underway, this year’s Buccaneer team is hoping to build off a winning season from last year, when both the boys and girls teams finished …

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Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival 20th Anniversary a huge success

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

On Saturday, September 18, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford sponsored the 20th anniversary of the Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival. After cancellation last year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Chairperson Angela Dorey wanted this to be the very special and she was not disappointed. “I think the event was the best ever,” Dorey said. “It was so very special …

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Milford staff shortages affecting trash collection

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

At their regular meeting, Milford City Council heard from Mike Svaby, Public Works Director, who explained how it is becoming increasingly difficult for the city to manage the over 6,000 trash, recycling and yard waste pickups they make per week. Some of the issues are related to staffing shortages which Svaby stated have existed for the entire year he has …