In 2023, Milford School District submitted a Certificate of Necessity to the Department of Education for major renovations and expansion at Milford Senior High School. The request was denied, and, at a recent meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a second submission. “As many of you are aware, last year, we submitted a certificate of necessity for a major …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard a presentation from the Shpigler Group, a strategy management consulting service, about options available to modernize city utilities. The report focused on electric and water services. “We engaged with them back in April to evaluate the current state of electric utility and also parts of the Public Works, specific to water and …
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the message follows a recent rise in work zone crashes. In 2023, 15 DelDOT vehicles were struck by motorists. As of July 22, 2024, that figure is already over double last year’s with 37 vehicles struck by motorists, 6 involving injuries. …
After repeated requests from parents and students asking Milford School District to relax the dress code which, prior to the COVID-19 school closure had been strict compared to other districts, the Board of Education voted to loosen clothing restrictions for students. “Students may now wear long or short-sleeved cotton shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, button downs, fleece, sweaters or turtlenecks that …
On Friday, July 26, officials from Milford Wellness Village and Delaware State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWAP). The program is designed to provide multiple degree offerings in programs designed to aid the older population in Delaware. I welcome everyone here today to Milford Wellness Village. This is the home of, …
The Milford Garden Club is pleased to announce its July Garden of the Month. It is a beautiful Victorian home located at the corner of 11 N.E. 4th Street and N. Washington Street in Milford. The house was built in the 1880’s on what was considered a “standard” lot in a downtown area. Sean and Cindy Mullarkey purchased the property …
Joshua Bethard, advisor for the Milford Future Farmers of America (FFA) students year round, explained that the Delaware State Fair is the “Super Bowl” of the agricultural industry in Delaware. It not only provides a showcase for many talents throughout the state, it is an extremely beneficial learning experience for students who enter exhibits at the fair. “Fairs like this …
Mental Health Association of Delaware is contracted by the State of Delaware to train individuals as peer counselors. The counselors work with others who may be dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse or both and the program provides the training they need to become nationally certified. “A lot of times individuals with substance use disorder really do have mental …
On July 12, 2024, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., Milford Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to three separate incidents throughout the city where subjects were reporting that they had been shot with a hard object (pellet) from a passing silver sedan. All of the victims reported only minor injuries and did not require any medical attention. Due to the …
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 2:28 am, a Milford Police Department Patrol Officer observed a gray Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on NE front St in the area of East St at a high rate of speed. The patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, which came to a stop in the area of SE Front St. and …
