Just before Cinco de Mayo, La Hacienda opened its doors in its new location in Milford, taking over the spot where Georgia House stood. Owner Carlos Estrada was very pleased they could open the doors the first week of May. “The pandemic slowed us down,” Estrada said. “Work crews were restricted in how many could work at a time and …
Recently, the owners of the Brick Hotel in Georgetown announced that they would be closing the doors in August as the State of Delaware had entered into a lease agreement with them for the building. This also meant that the owner of the Counting House, the restaurant owned by Bill Clifton, that was housed in the same building would also …
Over the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer asked City Manager Mark Whitfield if council could hear what protections Milford has in place to prevent such a disaster from happening. On Mon., May 10, Kimberly Schlicting, COO of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided City Council with details …
In April, Milford City Council unanimously approved an annexation request from Walter and Sharon Feindt, referring the request to the Annexation Committee for review. On May 10, the Milford Annexation Committee approved the annexation request, but in a two to one vote, recommended that the property remain zoned as R1, residential, and not C1, commercial as the applicant requested. “I …
A new principal will lead Sussex Technical High School next year, as the longtime principal is moving to a new role to strengthen student services for the district, the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District announced Thursday. Dr. Matthew Donovan, currently principal at Middletown High School, will join Sussex Tech as principal starting July 1. Dr. Donovan was previously assistant principal …
On May 22, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center plans to thank the community for their support over the past 40 years with a celebration from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The celebration will be held on the mill grounds, located at 15411 Abbott’s Pond Road. “This was a way we could express our appreciation to the community,” Matt Babbitt, Site Director, said. …
The City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator position. In this role, Pletcher is responsible for planning, directing, and administering comprehensive economic development and business assistance programs for the City. She will also work closely with the business community/civic organizations and serves as the City’s …
Guadalupe Hernandez along with her husband, Luis, owners of Bibi’s Restaurant in Milford, noticed that there were not many butcher shops in Milford, especially those who may not have adequate transportation could walk to for fresh meats. When Pavlik’s Sub Shop went out of business, they realized this could be the perfect location for a butcher shop with a Latin …
On Sat., May 8, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware held a Drive-Thru College Fair. The free drive-thru event provided families and their students with information that will help them successfully prepare and pay for college. “We’re delighted to partner with the Navient Community Fund, Parents & Guardians College Planning Conference, Your Passport to Travel LLC and Holmes Smith …
On Tuesday, May 3, Milford High School held a job fair outside the school, with about 40 employers who were seeking applicants for open position. The district reported that about 140 people attended the fair, which was open to the public as well as students for three hours. “It has been very difficult to find applicants,” Effie Williams, District Manager …
