Cold weather has arrived in the Milford area which means Code Purple has been activated. According to Micheal O’Rourke who works with the organization, Code Purple consists of several sites, mostly churches, that open their doors overnight as emergency shelters for those who have no place to stay in the winter. “The program begins every year on December 1 and …
By Kevin Eickman With only five seniors on the Milford wrestling team, it will likely be a season of growth for the Buccaneers, who do have some areas of strength. Don Parsley returns for his 34th year as the head coach. Even with a five-year break, Parsley is synonymous with Milford wrestling. After watching a wrestling practice this week, you …
By Kevin Eickman Just three weeks ago, the Milford girls’ basketball team was concerned about whether they’d even have enough players to have a girl’s team. On Thursday, however, not only did they have a team, but they won their season opener, defeating visiting Delmar by a score of 37-34. The game was characterized by tough physical play, as both …
On Friday, December 6, Milford Elks Lodge donated dictionaries to third grade classrooms at Mispillion Elementary School. Carmen Kemper, who led the event, explained that this was a way to encourage students to learn. “We wanted to provide something that children could use as part of their studies throughout their school career,” Kemper said. “This is something they can take …
Several local businesses have joined with Milford Moose Lodge #2316 to help students in Milford School District who have been displaced have a merry Christmas with an Ugly Sweater party on Friday, December 13 at 6 PM. According to Donna Watson, this is an event that has been held annually at Milford Tavern but has grown so large it was …
Despite the bitter cold weather, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI)’s 19th annual Holiday Stroll, held Saturday, December 7, brought over 5,000 people to the downtown area where they enjoyed a Christmas market, a live nativity, specials in all downtown businesses and fun activities for young and old. For many families, the Holiday Stroll has become a tradition, something that makes chairperson …
During the planning of their 35th reunion that was held in September 2023, Milford High School Class of 1988 Reunion Committee decided they wanted to create a lasting legacy. The group decided that although seeing old classmates was great, they wanted to give back to the community, the school and future alumni. “At the reunion, we raised $2,400 toward the …
Corinna Wilkins and her husband, David, wanted to do something during the COVID-19 pandemic for children who were unable to go to school. What the created was something they dubbed “The Reindeer Express” or “Santa Mailbox.” “We wanted to be sure that all children, whether they were local, somewhere else in the United States or around the world could have …
Recently, the Blood Bank of Delaware announced that blood supplies had reached critical levels. As of Monday, December 2, Blood Bank Communications Specialist Tony Prado stated that the three-week emergency was lifted, but that there was no time to celebrate. “We are now in the critical holiday period when donations can decrease as people get busy preparing for Christmas, Chanukah …
Second Street Players announced that auditions are planned for their production of “Peter Pan and Wendy” on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6 PM and on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 5 PM. All auditions will be held at the Riverfront Theatre, 2 South Walnut Street in Milford. “This play is directed by Rachel Loper and John H. Hulse,” Tracy …
