Ladybug Music Festival Artist Spotlight:  Kerry Hallett

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Ladybug Music Festival will return to Milford on Saturday, September 30, the largest concert in the country featuring a 100 percent female-fronted lineup. The festival, which began as a downtown block party, has grown to become one of the most popular events in southern Delaware. The Milford festival is presented by Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with Gable Music …

Milford athlete earns fifth place at Special Olympics bowling tournament

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Special Olympics held their state bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. One Milford area athlete, Danny Yonker, had a two-game score of 212 which earned him fifth place. “Months of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the …

Community “Gets the Scoop” on MSD

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One of the first community outreach events of the year took place on Thursday, September 7 as Milford School District held a “Get the Scoop” gathering at North Pole Creamery on Walnut Street in Milford. The event was planned to introduce the community to the new administrative team “We are so thankful to our community partners who came out and …

Demolition begins on Milford Middle School wings

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An era ended on Friday, September 8 when cranes began demolishing what was known as the Lakeview Wing of Milford Middle School around 9:30 AM. School administrators, including Dr. Bridget Amory, Superintendent, Dr. Sara Hale, Chief Financial Officer and others were present to watch as a project that has been in the planning stages for several years took the next …

Sole Remedy holds ribbon cutting

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Angel Jarvis celebrated her business, Sole Remedy, going full time on Saturday, August 26 with a ribbon cutting. A nail care and massage sanctuary, Sole Remedy offers safe, diabetic-friendly nail services and pedicures. “We would like to gratefully thank Downtown Milford, Inc. along with all of our fellow small businesses downtown in Milford for all of their support and such …

Milford Public Library Announces New Director

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The Milford Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Ms. Lea Rosell has accepted the position of Library Director. A Milford native and current resident, Ms. Rosell spent the last thirteen years working for the Lewes Public Library. Having started as a volunteer, Ms. Rosell earned her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh, became the Teen Services …

Special Olympics to hold bowling tournament

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Special Olympics will hold a bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. Flight times are 8:30 to 10:30 AM, 12:30 to 2:30 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM. “Months of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the state …

City of Milford Memorial Park Upgrades – Construction Update

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The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial Park upgrades and, unfortunately, have run into some construction delays. During construction of the playground, additional drainage has been recommended along the back of the playground as well as building a small retaining wall to the rear of the climbing …

Bucs Rout Mount Pleasant in Opener 42-0

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Kevin Eickman   With the clock running down in the fourth quarter and the Milford Buccaneers holding a commanding 35- 0 lead in their season opener at home, the players on the field may have changed for the Bucs, but not the attitude. A simple run up the middle from sophomore Greg Lockett took the ball from senior quarterback John …

Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns for 22nd Year

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Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) will return for the 22nd year on Saturday, September 16 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors and more. Downtown streets will be closed to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. The event culminates in a stunning firework display at dusk. “Many of our …