Milford native inducted into Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame

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Al Burk, who graduated from Milford High School, was inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame recently. Burk, who attended the University of Delaware for over two years before joining the United States Army at the height of the Vietnam War, received the honor at a ceremony attended by his fellow running partners, including Lance Skinner, Tim Foster and …

Phases Medical Spa opening in Milford

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With a focus on aesthetic services and products for skin care, beauty enhancement, wellness promotion and common skin concerns, Phases Medical Spa is the vision of Amber Sharp and her husband, Mark Hammel. The couple has a strong background in the medical field with Sharp holding an MSN degree from Wilmington University and Hammel a registered nurse. “I earned my …

Wreath sale to benefit Santa House

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Downtown Milford Inc (DMI) has partnered with Lynch Creek Farm, a company offering handcrafted and traditional wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items, to raise money for the Santa House. Santa will arrive in Milford on Saturday, November 25 around 11 AM and DMI wants to be sure his house is ready for his arrival. “DMI is a nonprofit and we …

MHS Marching Band earns silver ranking at band competition

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On Saturday, the Milford High School Marching Buccaneers competed in the Delaware State Marching Band Championship  hosted at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, DE. The championship was a Tournament of Bands competition. Tournament of Bands contests are held throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region in nine different states. Saturday’s competition saw competitors from Region 9 which is made up of Delaware …

Fun at Friends of KSI Quarter Auction Results in $5,000 Donation

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The 11th Annual Friends of KSI Quarter Auction resulted in a $5,000 donation to KSI. Members of this volunteer group have raised funds for KSI since 2013. They introduced an annual car show fundraiser in 2015 and their combined efforts have resulted in more than $42,000 being donated to the agency. Angela Spishock, Kathy Bunting, Linda Eckert, Crystal Southard, and Frannie …

Addington home chosen as October Garden of the Month

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Fall chrysanthemums, gourds and pumpkins intermixed with beautifully trimmed shrubs were all part of the reason the Beautification Committee of the Milford Garden Club selected the Addington’s yard as their “October Garden of the Month”.  Richard and Dona reside at 16499 Retreat Circle in Milford. Dona was a local girl and when she married Richard, they made their home in …

Bucs Beat Tech 42-13

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By Kevin Eickman   On the game’s first offensive play Friday night, Milford was caught with its pants down. On a simple off-tackle play, Ravens senior running back Zion Roach took the ball and ran left. The Buccaneers did not seal the edge and Roach was off to the races. Just like that with 19 seconds off the clock, Milford …

Events planned at Milford Public Library for November

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The Milford Public Library is offering several programs in November with two focusing on area history and one looking relationships between women and wardrobes. “Our first event for November is a live performance of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” written by Nora and Delia Ephron,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Director, said. “This is a series of monologues using a rotating …

Bayhealth goes pink for breast cancer awareness

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As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to an end, Bayhealth is proud of their efforts in promoting early detection, better treatment options and continuing education about the disease. According to the Komen Foundation, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the United States die each …

Council discusses sidewalk policies

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At a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked discussion about the city’s current sidewalk code. According to James Puddicombe, City Engineer, areas of the town near New Street were identified as needing sidewalk infill. After discussion with residents in the area, Puddicombe was recommending the city install sidewalks …