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Milford School District prepares for upcoming school year

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District is ready for students to return to the classroom As students return to school for in-person learning, many for the first time in over a year, Milford School District is taking steps to meet learning loss after so many months of virtual and hybrid learning. “We are continuing to prioritize instructional time with our commitment to in-person …

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Milford Community Pantry offers evening hours; changes daytime hours

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Milford Community Pantry, located at Avenue Church, is changing their daytime hours as of October 1. Evening hours will remain the same, Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 PM The Milford Community Food Pantry, housed in the Avenue United Methodist Church, recently announced that they would be changing their hours, effective October 1. Starting on that date, the pantry will be …

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City of Milford hires Adell as new Electric Superintendent

Terry RogersHeadlines, Government

Vince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently hired Vincent Adell as the new Electric Superintendent.  In this role, Adell is responsible for direction and supervision of the City’s Electric Division, which includes operating and maintaining the city electrical system, trouble calls, installing of new aerial and underground …

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MPD’s Horsman retires

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Det/Sgt. John Horsman recently retired from the Milford Police Department after 20 years Last month, Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown announced the retirement of Detective Sergeant John Horsman who has been with the department for over 20 years. A native of Milford, Horsman comes from a long line of law enforcement officers. “My grandfather, Frank Horsman, retired as a Sergeant …

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MSD first days of school successful

Terry RogersHeadlines, Education

Milford School District students leave school after their first week On Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8, Milford School District students returned to in-person classroom learning for the first time since March 2020. The district says that only a small number of students are still learning remotely. “We had a great first day in all of our schools,” Dr. …

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Monster Mile Walk for a Cause planned for October

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Team Lady Di prepares for a previous Monster Mile Walk for a Cause On Saturday, October 16, Dover’s Monster Mile will be filled with teams as they walk to raise money for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 AM and the walk starts at 8:30 AM. “The Monster Mile is so much fun,” Diane …

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City of Milford Announces Community Grant Program

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The City of Milford is offering grants to non-profits as part of their ARPA funding The City of Milford Council recently approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding for a Community Grant Program. The City of Milford is receiving $6.33 million in ARPA funding in two installments – one was received in June 2021 and …

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Art project brightens downtown Milford

Terry RogersCulture

Penney Square gets new artwork in a fund raising project created by Marissa and Zack King After purchasing Penney Square in December, Marissa King and her husband, Zach, have worked tirelessly to give the historic building an interior and exterior facelift. Considerable work has been done on the façade of the building which stands on one of the busiest corners …

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Milford Museum plans walking history tours

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Dave Kenton will lead walking tours Milford on September 25 and October 2 where you can learn more about the history of the downtown area Milford Museum will offer two walking tours over the next few weeks. Both tours will be led by Milford historian, Dave Kenton, who will highlight the history of Milford’s downtown area. “On Saturday, September 25, …

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Milford Parks and Recreation announces fall sports programs

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Milford Parks and Recreation announced its fall sports programs which will include flag football Milford Parks and Recreation announced their fall sports programs for 2021. Programs for the upcoming season include field hockey, soccer and flag football. “We are excited to have kids back enjoying our fall sports this year,” Nancy Martino of Milford Parks and Recreation said. “We have …