Milford Police Department has announced they will offer a Senior Protection Presentation on October 11 at 2 PM in their conference room. “Older adults are frequently targeted-by scammers over the phone, internet, and mail, and even by trusted caregivers,” Sgt. Timothy Maloney, Public Information Officer, said. “The Delaware Department of Justice Senior Protection presentation focuses on fraud and scams that …
Movie Magic theme of Milford Community Parade
One of the most anticipated events in Milford is set to “step off” on October 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Milford Community Parade has been a popular downtown event for almost 40 years. This year’s theme is “Movie Magic.” According to Charles Gray, whose family has been instrumental in getting the parade organized each year, there will be costumed …
Milford Takes Homecoming 40-14
By Kevin Eickman This past Friday night at Briggs stadium, the Milford Buccaneers hosted the Saint Elizabeth Viking’s for Milford’s annual Homecoming game. In a game in which Milford always held the lead, there was a lot to like and some things to worry about. On the plus side Milford maintained a solid running game throughout most of the contes. …
Soccer Comes Back on Woodbridge, Win 2-1
By Kevin Eickman This past Thursday against the Woodbridge Raiders at Briggs Stadium, the Milford Buccaneers squared off against a Woodbridge soccer team which came to play. While Milford had some early opportunities, they would fall behind first in the game. Despte the Buccaneers chances, they failed to find the back of the net, just missing on some set pieces …
Home of the Brave Playground to get an upgrade
As part of their Annual Community Impact Day of Service, Dover Federal Credit Union team members will be at the Home of the Brave on Monday, October 14 to improve their playground area. Home of the Brave offers shelter and services to homeless veterans. “This program was started post pandemic as a way to give back to the community and …
Newest PAM Rehabilitation Center opens in Milford
Legislators, state officials and dignitaries were on hand at the newest PAM Health Rehabilitation Center to celebrate the grand opening of their state-of-the-art facility. Located on the Bayhealth Sussex Campus, the new facility is the most recent to open for the growing physical therapy company. “I think back to the very beginning, when we opened our first Pam in the …
Milford looking at regulations for recreational marijuana retail outlets
With the deadline looming for municipalities to determine where they will allow retail outlets for recreational marijuana, which is March 2025, Milford City Council heard a presentation from City Planner Rob Pierce regarding the options available and recommended timeline for creating an ordinance related to the issue. Pierce provided information that showed medical marijuana and recreational marijuana as well as …
City considers establishing historic preservation commission
At a recent workshop, City Planner Rob Pierce provided Milford City Council with an update on creating an historic preservation ordinance for the city. Pierce provided a brief overview of a presentation before council in March as there are now several new council people who may not have seen the previous presentation. “Back in 2018 one of the goals of …
City defers late tax payment penalties for one month
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to defer penalties for late property tax payment from October 1 as written in City Code to November 1 for 2024. The reason for the deferment is due to a new property tax billing system that prevented acceptance of payment through the online portal and a delay in mailing the bills to …
Trick or Treat scheduled for October 31
Milford City Council voted to approve Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31. The event will take place between the hours of 6 and 8 PM. Based on the City Charter, council must approve the date that Trick or Treat may take place. “Whereas the children of Milford are free to enjoy the fun and festivity associated with the observance …









