Mike Boyle

Meet your Milford Ward 1 and 2 City Council candidates

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

On April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of city council. All four wards as well as the mayor’s seat are contested this year. A Candidate Q&A is planned for Wards 1 and 2 on Thursday, April 18 from 7 to 9 PM in the Milford High School auditorium …

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Letter sent opposing Key Properties request to county

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

For the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex Campus to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. In 2018, Sussex County Council overruled their own Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a request to change the zone and, in 2022, the City of Milford denied a request to change …

Thomas Caffrey

Caffrey arrested for MSD incident

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Milford PD investigators apprehended Thomas Caffrey on 04/08/2024 during the morning hours after investigators did a routine check of his residence and located his 2012 Gray Nissan Titan pickup truck at the residence. Investigators were able to make contact with Caffrey at the residence and took him into custody without incident. Caffrey was charged with four counts of Harassment (Class …

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Women’s Health: Tips to keep you well

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on their own selfcare. Unfortunately, when it comes to health, the busy lifestyle of most women today can cause minor health issues to become major.  Dr. Michelle Cooper, OB-GYN with Bayhealth explains why health screenings are critical for women. “Eating whole …

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MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

Planet Fitness along with other businesses within the Milford Plaza were declared safe by police personnel after responding to bomb threats over the weekend. It was determined there was no threat to Milford residents or visitors. This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State. The businesses were turned back over …

MSD Compass

Milford School District seeks public input for future planning

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Staff Report Milford School District is actively seeking input from the district community, families, students, and stakeholders as it launches the ‘Building Our Future’ initiative . This plan will ensure that our district’s facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and technology are well-equipped to accommodate increased enrollment and foster modern learning environments.  The Milford Action Planner (MAP) will serve as a baseline of information …

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Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Staff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A sessions prior to elections for the City of Milford Council. The sessions are planned as follows: Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 7 to 9 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Ward 1, and Nadia Zychal, …

Henry A Dupont

Du Pont family focus of upcoming Milford Museum presentation

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

The name du Pont is well known, not only throughout Delaware but also globally. On Saturday, April 20 at 1 PM, the Milford Museum will present the second part of their series on this famous family with “A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family, Part II,” presented by Lucas R. Clawson. “In the first part of this series, discussion …

Costumes

741.5 Con returns to Milford Library

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Returning for the second year, Milford Library is excited to announce that 741.5 Con will again be the site of a celebration of all things comic. Attendees are asked to cosplay their favorite anime, comic book, video game, anime or other characters on Saturday, April 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM. “We are calling all nerds, geeks and everyone …

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Celebrate and learn at the Milford Library

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Library has many exciting and fun things planned for the month of April and they will kick off by celebrating Library Workers Day on April 9. The library is providing a way for the public to celebrate the hardworking library staff. “We want our patrons to help us recognize the staff to show appreciation for the work they …