The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for some, the holidays may not be filled with pleasant memories. Domestic violence and suicides increase during the holidays while many are dealing with grief, loss or homelessness. On average, police interventions related to domestic violence rise by 20 percent in …
Delaware Nature Society, which manages Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center, recently received the Marvin S. Gillman Superstar in Business award from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. This award honors non-profits and businesses for outstanding achievements as well as model approaches to business and management. “We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary this year, and over those years, …
KSI presented certificates for November with golden seals to individuals with perfect attendance and silver seals for outstanding attendance which means over 80% attendance. KSI is a not-for-profit agency, providing vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to individuals with disabilities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. is committed to ensuring that …
By Kevin Eickman On the surface, the Milford home swim meet Dec. 18 against Caesar Rodney – with the Rodney girls winning 132-19.5 and the boys winning 128-55 – wasn’t close. But you wouldn’t have guessed the score by the enthusiasm of the Milford squad as they continued to cheer on and encourage each other to do their best. In …
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program about Delaware Governor William H.H. Ross presented by Claudia Furnish Leister on Saturday, January 11, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. In this program Leister, retired Milford Museum director, will preview her soon to be published book about Governor William H.H. Ross. As an antebellum Governor …
By Kevin Eickman Choosing the right college is never easy, and Milford senior Bailey Masten had the additional pressure of wanting to play field hockey at a high level. After weighing her options, the Milford captain and two-time All-State selection as a midfielder, the choice surprised her a bit. “I had a lot of options, and I really wasn’t looking …
Milford City Council recently approve two resolutions in preparation for possible issuance of debt related to a new water tower and the Milford Corporate Center. The cost of the water tower is estimated to be just over $7 million and would require a referendum. “The water tower has been in the CIP for a few years. Most recently, the engineering …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved changes to procedures during meetings. These changes impact public comment, agenda items and the rules council will follow in the meeting. “One of the changes we are proposing to add will allow council to remove any item from the agenda and the second is to move the finance report back to the …
Although the focus is on the holidays right now, it is important to remember that tax season is right around the corner. No one wants to receive a letter from the IRS telling them there was an error and they not only owe additional taxes, but penalties which can be significant. Sandra Gulledge of Tax Chicks provides a few tips …
By Kevin Eickman Milford traveled down to Sussex Tech last Thursday for a much anticipated Henlopen Conference match-up. While Tech would get off to a quick start, draining three constitutive three-pointers to start the contest, it would be Milford who would ultimately find their footing on their way to a comfortable 70-52 victory. After falling behind early in the …
