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Free public Wi-Fi available in downtown Milford

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

The City of Milford announced recently that a project that had been two years in the making was now operational. The Riverwalk Public Wi-Fi, powered by Comcast and Cisco Meraki access points, the free Wi-Fi, named “Milford-Free,” allows individuals to stay connected for various activities such as e-commerce, checking emails, browsing the web and completing homework. It will also be …

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Council hears details on homeless issue at the Willows

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Kim Wills of the Milford Homeless Action Committee spoke during the public comment portion to Milford City Council about issues facing the residents of The Willows development, located along Airport Road. Residents of the development, formerly known as The Cascades, were dealing with a significant homeless population living in the surrounding woods. “I understand that they …

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Market Faire offers free vendor space to Milford non-profits

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Milford Historical Society has depended on community support for many years as they work to preserve and maintain Silver Hill Mansion, also known as Parson Thorne Mansion. As a way to give back to the community and thanks to a generous donation from Shore United Bank, they are opening up vendor spaces at their upcoming Market Faire, planned for October …

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Field Hockey Falls To Cape 2-0

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman There was no doubt about it, this was a tough loss for the Buccaneer field hockey team. In a game in which they played a quality sixty minutes, two things are now abundantly clear, Milford has closed the gap between themselves and their rivals from the south, and while it may have been a loss they never …

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Bucs Beat Concord 27-0

Terry RogersHeadlines

By Kevin Eickman Saturday morning The Milford Buccaneers Football Team traveled up to Concord for what shaped up to be a tough road test. Under steamy conditions, Milford knew that they would be challenged by the hosting Raiders. What also became apparent early in the game was that they would be challenged by the field and the elements as well. …

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McNEAL/FARRALL OUTLAST CLINGAN/FRENCH TO WIN INAUGURAL SOUTHERN DELAWARE GOLF CLUB MEMBER-MEMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

BY DAVE McCALLUM On a day of clutch playoff hole golf that could rival a Sunday PGA tournament duel, the pair of Joe McNeal and Ken Farrall outlasted Todd French and Jimmy Clingan in a five-hole playoff thriller to capture the inaugural Southern Delaware Golf Club Member-Member/Guest tournament Sunday afternoon. McNeal and Farrall who got a shot on the long …

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KSI Clifford T. Crouch Memorial 3 Club Golf Tournament Celebrates Success

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

KSI’s 35th annual 3 club golf tournament, officially renamed the KSI Clifford T. Crouch Memorial 3 Club Golf Tournament, was held at Maple Dale Country Club on September 20th. Many sponsors assured success of the day, in particular major sponsors AT&T, Atlantic Aluminum Products, Integrity Nursing, L&W Insurance, and WSFS Bank. Dover Federal Credit Union was the golf cart sponsor, and …

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Cross Country off to a great start

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Submitted by Lance Skinner Congratulations to the Milford Cross Country teams for having a great race at Polytech on Wednesday.  Milford boys defeated Poly by double digits and were defeated narrowly by CR.  Milford was led by sophomore Eli Parfitt with a lifetime personal record of 17:30 and moving up another spot on the MHS fastest ever 5k boys list. …

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New safety protocols at Milford sporting events

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

In an effort to protect students and spectators, Milford School District announced changes to their safety protocols at all sporting events. Some of the protocols are new while others have been in place for a few years. “We are committed to making our community events a positive and safe experience for all,” Trish Gerken, Public Information Officer, said. “This year, …

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Update to Homecoming Parade route

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Education, Headlines

Milford High School’s Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 4 with step off at 5:30 PM. The parade begins at Mispillion Elementary School and ends at Briggs Stadium before the Milford Buccaneers take on Saint Elizabeth. The route begins at Mispillion, located at 311 Lovers Lane, and continues down Lovers Lane to Southeast Second Street, and will then turn …