At a workshop prior to the regular Milford City Council meeting, Tor Hazzard, President, and Duane Fox, member of Carlisle Fire Company presented information on how the company utilized $140,000 in grants provided annually by the city. “Tor was voted president in November, but I told him I would sit with him through this and help him since I have …
Rhoda Friedman, the artist responsible for painting Milford’s fire hydrants during the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Friedman painted six fire hydrants on her own as a way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “At 88, our mother lived a full life,” her daughter, …
Deena Johnson, a senior at Milford High School who plans to attend college to study either business or health administration, participated as a finalist in the 6th Annual MLK Voice 4 Youth Finals on Sunday, January 17. The ceremony, which was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, was hosted by Kaamilah Diabate, the 2016 winner of the competition …
The City of Milford has announced the members of the Police Citizen Advisory Committee members named by Mayor Archie Campbell. This committee will oversee the design and construction costs of the new Milford Police Department building should voters approve the borrowing of up to $20 million in a bond referendum scheduled for January 26. The objective of the committee is …
Four years ago, Tom Payton came to his friend, Josh Muncy, with an idea. At the time, Payton was working in management for a restoration company out of Wilmington and saw a need for a similar service in the Milford area. A few months later, the two decided to start The Restoration Guys to offer that service. “We started in …
On Jan. 11, Milford Archie Campbell announced the formation of a Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee. This committee will be appointed should voters approve the borrowing of up to $20 million to build a new police station and will be responsible for approving the design of the new station as well as provide oversight and direction. Plans for the new …
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, City of Milford voters will vote on a bond bill that will be used to construct a new police station. Voting will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facility, located at 180 Vickers Drive in the Milford Business Park off Airport Road. In order to vote in the election, residents …
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, of Aquacare Physical Therapy and the Milford Lifestyle Fitness Center wants the Milford community to know that they have expanded their ability to fight not only COVID-19 but also other viruses or bacteria that could make people ill. To protect clients using their facility, Aquacare Physical Therapy has invested in a …
The owners of EasySpeak, Zack and Marissa King, recently announced that they had purchased the Penney Square building in downtown Milford. The building formerly housed JCPenney but was converted into small retail stores many years ago. “We love Milford and have made it our home,” Mrs. King said. “We want to improve and grow Milford anyway we can, and we …
The Milford School District will follow the State of Delaware’s recommendation for schools to return to full hybrid instruction on Monday, January 11, 2021 and return to its first semester hybrid schedule within all schools next Monday. Cohort A students will attend school on Monday and Tuesday of next week, and Cohort B students will attend school on Thursday and …
