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American Diabetes Association launches updated Food Hub

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

The American Diabetes Association recently announced the launch of the redesigned Diabetes Food Hub. The updated platform still has the favorite features users have expected, but now they are even easier to use. The site provides assistance with meal planning, tracking dietary goals, or searching for diabetes-friendly recipes. The enhanced site makes the process better than ever. “It’s important to …

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Council approves purchase of 2024 police vehicles

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

At a recent meeting, Milford Chief of Police, Cecelia Ashe, requested $227,231 to purchase four new police vehicles from Hertrich. The purchase of the vehicles were approved in the FY25 budget. “So during the budget hearings, I presented a request for $295,000 to replace these vehicles. We currently have an opportunity to purchase 2024 Durangos and one Chevy Tahoe,” Chief …

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MSD reminds parents of cell phone policy

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District recently posted their cell phone policy on social media in an effort to remind parents of the procedures regarding cell phone use by students. According to the district, this is not a new policy but one that will be more strictly enforced during this school year. “During the school day, cell phones should be off and away,” …

Studio You New Owners

StudioYou opens under new ownership

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Initially opened in Penny Square by Marissa King, StudioYou recently underwent an ownership change and several new services will now be offered in the studio. Annie Tenpas, owner of the studio, recently held a ribbon cutting to introduce her staff to Milford. “We have added fitness to the lineup of services offered by StudioYou through Elevate Sports Performance and Personal …

Junior Wilson

Palace to hold benefit for Junior Wilson

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Local musician Junior Wilson has been a well-known figure in Milford for decades. The owner of JrWilsonMusic, Wilson has been entertaining fans throughout the East Coast, getting his start with steel guitar which he played in church with his friend Lonnie Watson starting in 1955. On January 30, Wilson was carrying two guitars he had been working on up the …

Food Bank Graduates Aug 2024

Food Bank celebrates graduating class

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated 17 students of their Culinary Arts and L.O.G.I.C. programs on August 22 at the Milford campus. Graduates completed a 14 week couse learning logistics, warehousing, operations, inventory control along with culinary arts. “From day one, these students have demonstrated their dedication to be successful in this program. Typically, when classes start, I hear from …

EastSide back to school

7 Back-to-School Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Police & Fire

Joey Melvin, Director of Center for Safe Schools As we prepare for another school year, ensuring children’s safety and well-being is a top priority.  Whether your child is heading to kindergarten or high school, here are some essential safety tips for parents to remember as the school gates swing open again. 1. Open Communication: Encourage your child to share with you …

Golfers

KSI Golf Tournament grows awareness of living with disabilities

Terry RogersBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Many charitable organizations in Delaware offer golf tournaments as a way to raise funds, but Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI)’s golf tournament is not our typical day of golf. The KSI Clifford T. Crouch Three-Club Golf Tournament, planned for Friday, September 20 at Maple Dale Country Club, requires all participants to golf using only three clubs. “A golfer will normally take every …

Code Enforcement Issues

Council discusses code violations for rentals

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

During the communication and correspondence section of a recent meeting, Milford City Council was made aware of a problem facing a long-time resident and a rental property next door that had multiple code violations. According to Councilman Michael Stewart, the resident reached out to him and indicated she had gotten no assistance from code enforcement. “A constituent reached out to …