Workshop discusses pallet home village

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village constructed in Georgetown designed to address the homeless issue. Springboard Collaborative works in partnership with other agencies, including First State Community Action and others to not only provide housing for those who are experiencing homelessness, but also help them reach …

Milford Man Shares Personal Trials to Inspire Positive Change

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“I remember standing on stage almost 20 years ago, getting ready to receive a Letter of Commendation from the Department of Defense, and instead of feeling pride and joy for our team’s accomplishment, I was consumed with an intense fear that someone was going to say I was not truly deserving of this award.” This is a memory that John …

City of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Streetscape Public Hearing

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Milford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project from Century Engineering at their monthly workshop on Wednesday, August 23.  Public comments are not permitted at Council Workshops.  Council will then vote on the plan after hearing public comments at the Monday, August 28 City Council Meeting.  The public …

Everybody’s Second Choice: The Story of how Abraham Lincoln Became President

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On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM the Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at the Milford Public Library with a program titled “Everybody’s Second Choice: The Story of how Abraham Lincoln Became President.” The presentation will focus on the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860. Lincoln’s election as President was the most consequential choice ever …

Bayhealth plans community wellness programs

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Bayhealth strives to provide programs designed to promote a healthy community. One of the ways they achieve this goal is through their Community Wellness Programs in the area. The Bayhealth Community Wellness Programs are for anyone who wants to live a healthier life. On September 7, from 11:30 to 1:30 PM, Bayhealth will offer free blood pressure screenings at Avenue …

Ladybug Festival returns for fourth year

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The Ladybug Music Festival brings its 100% female-led lineup to Milford, Delaware for the fourth time! Downtown Milford, Inc. and Wilmington, Delaware-based Gable Music Ventures are excited to announce the fourth annual Milford Ladybug Music Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023, with a scheduled rain date of Sunday, October 1. The 2023 Milford Ladybug Music Festival is presented by DMI …

City seeks public input before adoption of Strategic Plan

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Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the proposed and updated Strategic Plan for the City of Milford on Monday, August 28, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. The Strategic Plan creates an organizational framework to drive effective decision-making for City Council and Management through the next five years. This …

Local barber hikes Appalachian Trail

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Norman Smith, owner of Norman’s Deluxe Barbershop and Shave Parlor, recently completed a hike of the Appalachian Trail. According to Smith, he thought the idea of hiking the trail sounded “cool.” “I can’t really recall when that was, but it’s always been one of those “I’d like to do that someday” kind of things,” Smith said. “Back in November, I …

Specialty candy store to open in downtown Milford

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Melissa Stewart, owner of Stewart’s Freeze Dried Goodies, plans to bring fun sweets to downtown Milford. Currently selling her unique items online and at a few retail locations in town, Stewart was approached by Zack and Marissa King who own the former Josephine Keir building on Walnut Street about opening a brick and mortar store in one of the four …

Milford Wellness Village WeCare offers self-management programs

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Milford Wellness Village’s WeCare program, designed to promote better healthcare decisions and well-being through personalized relationships with clients, will offer several programs over the next few months. These are self-management programs available online that are designed to promote healthy living as well as the management of chronic diseases. On August 22, the program will offer a Healthy Living Self-Management Online …