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Council approves funding request from MSD

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request for $5,000 from Milford School District to cover the cost of supplies for a new Emergency Management Services (EMS) pathway at Milford High School. The funding was issued in partnership with the district, the city and Carlisle Fire Company. “We are here this evening on behalf of the Milford School …

MPD applies for JAG grant

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Milford Police Department notified City Council that they were applying for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), a requirement under the application process. The department has applied for and received the grant in previous years. “The grant itself, the JAG program, is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding for eligible state and local jurisdictions, supporting a …

City tax warrant approved by council

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Under Milford City Code, the mayor and the city clerk must officially sign a tax warrant authorizing the city to collect taxes in all four wards. The tax warrant must state information about the tax rate, assessed values and the amount of tax to be collected. “Under the city charter, we have compiled the tax warrant which authorizes us to …

City approves developer requests

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm LLC, requested approval for a sign at the entrance of the development that did not meet code regulations while The Cascades requested a decoupling of Phase I and Phase II as well as approval of a site plan. “Just a …

Middle School project moves forward, demolition begins

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Middle School project on Lakeview Avenue moved forward recently after the Milford School District Board of Education approved the submission of construction documents to the State Division of Facilities Management as well as a bid from DIS Associates LLC in Elkton, Maryland, to begin demolition of portions of the building. “Tonight, we are seeking approval to submit construction …

 SSP Presents Its Fall Mystery Thriller

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Second Street Players is excited to present its fall mystery thriller, Strictly Murder. It’s 1939; World War II is in the not too far distant future. An English couple, Peter and Suzy, are living in an idyllic remote cottage in Provence. But the peace they so enjoy is shattered; not by the rumblings of the looming war, but by the …

EDGE Grant webinar series offered

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Program which will reopen on September 1. The program provides grants to five STEM-based companies who could receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while five Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) companies could receive $50,000. The first webinar is …

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Mispillion Bridge undergoing testing after repair

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

According to DelDOT, testing has begun on the Mispillion River drawbridge after months of repairs to the historic structure. The bridge has been closed since February as crews work to repair damage caused after the bridge was struck two separate times by construction equipment. “Testing of the drawbridge function is underway and we expect to reopen the bridge soon,” Charles …

Dancing in the Streets theme for August Third Thursday

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The theme for the August Third Thursday, planned for August 17 from 4:30 to 8 PM in downtown Milford will be “Dancing in the Streets.” People are encouraged to come downtown and enjoy family-oriented music with DJ Baez. “Third Thursday is designed to bring people downtown to see what we have to offer,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of Downtown Milford …

Waves Car Wash opens in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Waves Car Wash, located in the former Duck In Car Wash location, opened in Milford recently. The company has been in operation since 2016, opening their first location in Lewes and offering a full-service car wash. “Full service means we clean the interior for the customer,” Jonathan Ackaoui said. “Most of the industry has gone in the direction of “express …