At the end of June, Terri Hudson, Milford City Clerk retired from office, leaving a position she held since 1997. Over the years, Hudson has seen many changes come to the city. “When I responded to a newspaper ad for a crime analyst assistant in the Sussex Burglary Analysis Unit which was a federal program at Milford Police Department in …
With skimming devices discovered recently at two local Dollar General stores, Milford Police are offering tips that can help protect consumers from becoming victims of these devices. According to the Secret Service, a skimming device is attached to an ATM or point-of-sale terminal. The device then collects card data that the thieves use to create new cards to make unauthorized …
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program about Fort Delaware presented by Taylor Reynolds on Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. A pentagonal fortress situated on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware would see nearly 33,000 Confederate soldiers, political prisoners, and Union convicts incarcerated between 1861 and 1865. Constructed to defend the cities …
Second Street Players (SSP) has announced the slate of shows for the 2025 season and is accepting applications to direct. The season will include “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Hairspray,” “Villain School,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “The Homecoming.” Interested directors will find two separate applications on the …
On Tuesday, June 25, the Music School of Delaware kicked off their centennial celebration with a gala event at their Wilmington location and a smaller reception at their Milford campus. Michele Peters, the first director of the Milford campus, provided fun facts and the history of the school. “I thought I’d take some time now to give you a little …
Milford City Council approved a request from Nuevo Amanecer Spanish Church of God to extend water service outside of city limits. The church is currently designing a 300-seat building on Rehoboth Boulevard across from Horseshoe Drive. “The city has received a request for water service to a property outside of the city limits and staff is seeking guidance from council. …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a proposal from KCI to design a proposed 300,000 gallon water tower for the Milford Corporate Center. The approval was for no more than $60,000 which covers Geotech investigations, site permitting, soil borings, tank design and construction document preparation. An additional $10,000 was approved for permit fees and contingencies, an amount that …
When you first arrive at the Milford Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for June, a beautifully patterned brick walkway greets you. As you stroll down the walkway toward the two-story house, eye catching garden areas unfold. To the far right is a whimsical bench surrounded by pink vincas and ornamental iron birdhouses. The main garden lies ahead and features …
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) is seeking a paid lifeguard and 15 volunteers to assist with this year’s iCan Swim camp, sponsored by DSADE. iCan Swim is a program of iCan Shine, a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. The camp focuses on teaching individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to learn …
After Milford City Council approved a tax refund up to $1,000 for members of Carlisle Fire Company who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, the city and the fire company were required to update the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties. “Last year when City Council created a residency incentive for those firefighters who own …
