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Meet Mark and the Kelly Family

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Thomas, Mark and Susan Kelly credit KSI’s Life Enrichment Program for Mark’s current success Mark Kelly had a lot of working experience throughout his school years with the Sussex Consortium Program, which offers a variety of programs for students with special needs. So when he graduated from school, Mark’s parents Thomas and Susan Kelly advocated for Mark to get a …

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MSD welcomes students on Meet and Greet Day

Terry RogersEducation

Benjamin Banneker, Lulu M. Ross and Mispillion Elementary Schools offered students the opportunity to meet their teacher and see their classroom on Thursday, September 2. Milford Central Academy held an open house and tech tutorials while Milford High School held a schedule release on September 2. This is the first time in over a year that all students are being …

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City approves feasibility study for sewer project

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The City of Milford will conduct a feasibility study to determine the costs to install a sewer pump station in this area Milford City Council approved a request to fund a feasibility study that would determine what the cost of installing sewer infrastructure in front of the Bayhealth Sussex Campus would be and to allow a company to create renderings …

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Carlisle Fire Company to receive enhancement funds

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Carlisle Fire Company receives approval to use Building Enhancement Funds Milford City Council recently approved a request from Carlisle Fire Company to transfer $100,000 from the company’s Building Enhancement Fund which is managed by the city. The funds will be used for a variety of capital improvement products. “We plan to purchase industrial fans for our engine bay to circulate …

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Penney Square conditional use request approved

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Penney Square will now offer commercial space on the first floor and five luxury apartments on the upper floors Zach King and his wife, Marissa, purchased Penney Square in December 2020 with the goal of renovating the historic building and bringing it back to its former glory. Initially, they planned to put retail space on the upper floors but found …

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Wickersham revision request approved

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Waivers requested by the Wickersham developers were approved by City Council. Milford City Council approved a request from CCM-Koelig, developers of the Wickersham development proposed for the corner of Johnson Road and Coastal Highway, to eliminate rear alley ways included in the original plan and for a sidewalk waiver at the entrance to the development. The proposed garden apartment and …

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Project WIIN Report creates economic value of environmental assets

Terry RogersOutdoors, Headlines

Project WIIN is working to provide monetary values for some of the areas environmental assets like the Riverwalk Milford City Council recently heard a presentation by Danielle Swallow and Jenny Egan of Project WIIN, which stands for Waterways and Infrastructure and Investment Network, a project sponsored by Delaware Sea Grant. The presentation included information on the value of the many …

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Second Street Players Announces 2022 Season and Call for Directors — _COPY

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Second Street Players has announced their upcoming season and is seeking directors Second Street Players (SSP) announced its 2022 season and is calling for potential Directors to submit applications by September 12, 2021. SSP is excited to look ahead to a full season of live performances after cancellations and modifications to its 2020 and 2021 seasons due to COVID-19. The …

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Ladybug Festival cancelled for second consecutive year

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

DMI’s Ladybug Festival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year. Downtown Milford Inc. and Gable Music Ventures announced this week that they are cancelling the Ladybug Festival scheduled for October 2, 2021, in Milford. This is the second year the event has been cancelled due to the pandemic. “With this event being open and free to attend, it’s not …