Reindeer Stampede Winners 2023

Reindeer Stampede celebrates 25th year

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Milford Cross Country Boosters hosted their 25th annual Reindeer Stampede 5k Saturday at Killen’s Pond.  169 participants joined the Holiday fun competing for the infamous wooden Reindeer trophies.  Liam McGinnis of Smyrna was the overall winner with a time of 16:29 for the second year in a row.  Paige Ballinger of Milford won the overall female category in 20:20. “Profits …

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Holiday season kicks off in downtown Milford with Small Business Saturday

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

What began as a push by American Express to encourage consumers to shop small during the holiday season has grown to become a national phenomenon. Downtown Milford shops benefitted from Small Business Saturday as shoppers visited stores as part of the many festivities planned on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. “We are so excited to see all these people downtown,” Janne …

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City agrees to cover cost of pump station pending Knight’s Crossing completion

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to take on costs originally to be paid by the Knight’s Crossing development for a regional sanitary sewer pumping station that had already been constructed with funds from Winward on the River. Initially, the city required Knight’s Crossing to enter into a private, cost-sharing agreement with Winward on the River to facilitate …

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Parson Thorne Mansion greening planned for Saturday

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines

On Saturday, December 2 at 10 AM, volunteers will begin “greening” the Parson Thorne Mansion, decking the historic building in festive holiday colors. The project is done in partnership with the Milford Garden Club. “The wreaths and other greenery used to decorate the mansion are not store bought,” Brooke Clendaniel, a trustee of the mansion, said. “They are created for …

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Santa arrives with great fanfare in Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Elves marched along Walnut Street early Saturday morning, heading to the Santa House in anticipation of the arrival of Santa. Cheering as each car went by, the elves brought added magic to downtown Milford, led by Jingles the Elf. The Milford Community Band joined the celebration, playing Christmas classics as a crowd gathered. “Santa is coming! Santa is coming!” Jingles …

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Fall campaign underway to support DBCC

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines, Health

The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of breast cancer, research new treatments and support women who have received a diagnosis that impacts their life tremendously. With a goal of $30,000, DBCC hopes to help as many women as possible who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. “It …

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Bayhealth Takes Health on the Move Offering Free Services to the Community

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Bayhealth team members and clinical staff took health on the move, bringing free services to community members. Several local community members took advantage of free flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and cancer education at the Blue Hen Corporate Center on Nov. 14. Bayhealth Nursing Professional Development Practitioner and Scrub In Podcast co-host Tyler Coty, MSN, RN, CCRN, offered community members …

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Staying in budget during the holidays

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

With many households concerned about the economy, the holiday gift giving season has added stress to an already strained budget. Despite economic worries, a Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey, which polled over 4,000 people found that shoppers are looking forward to shopping this holiday season. The survey found that the average family will spend $1,652 on holiday items, including gifts, decorations …

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Milford Museum presents: The Holly Industry of Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Museum American History Series continues with this Christmas themed program that will focus on the historical value of American Holly to the State of Delaware.  Presented by Dr. Robert Tjaden, this program will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. During the 1930s & 40s, Milton was known as the Holly Wreath …

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Preparing your car for winter

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Colder weather is fast approaching and although you may have prepared your house and garden, there are things you need to do to protect your vehicle during the winter season. These tips can not only help you protect your vehicle’s engine, but also the exterior. “Winter weather can be hard on your engine due to several reasons,” Casey Greening of …