By Kevin Eickman On the game’s first offensive play Friday night, Milford was caught with its pants down. On a simple off-tackle play, Ravens senior running back Zion Roach took the ball and ran left. The Buccaneers did not seal the edge and Roach was off to the races. Just like that with 19 seconds off the clock, Milford …
The Milford Public Library is offering several programs in November with two focusing on area history and one looking relationships between women and wardrobes. “Our first event for November is a live performance of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” written by Nora and Delia Ephron,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Director, said. “This is a series of monologues using a rotating …
As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to an end, Bayhealth is proud of their efforts in promoting early detection, better treatment options and continuing education about the disease. According to the Komen Foundation, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the United States die each …
At a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked discussion about the city’s current sidewalk code. According to James Puddicombe, City Engineer, areas of the town near New Street were identified as needing sidewalk infill. After discussion with residents in the area, Puddicombe was recommending the city install sidewalks …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield informed council that DelDOT had agreed to review sections of Route 113 in Milford. The city had requested the review due to growth in the area as well as conflicting speed limits in some sections of the highway. “We agree that we need to collectively do everything we can to provide …
The first benefit designed to raise money for the June Jam organization’s Kindness for Kidz program is planned for Sunday, November 4 from 2 to 7 PM at the Harrington Moose Lodge. The program, which began as part of Toys for Tots, collects toys and money so that underprivileged children have gifts to open on Christmas. “Two years ago, June …
Planning for the annual DMI Holiday Stroll is underway and, according to Sonja Koeller, organizer of the event, most of the planning is complete. The event, planned for December 2 from 3 to 8, includes a few new events for 2023. “We are adding an Ugly Sweater Contest the day of the stroll,” Koeller said. “What we are asking people …
Organized on June 9, 1925, the Milford Rotary will celebrate their 100th year in 2025, a milestone many clubs and organizations would love to achieve. Over the years, the Rotary has held many events and provided much needed support throughout the community, including scholarships, motivation for students to earn honor roll recognition, support for first responders and more. In celebration …
Matt King finds joy in bringing locally roasted coffee to the Milford area. Currently a high school math teacher at Sussex Tech, King learned the art of coffee roasting from a co-worker while employed at Dogfish Head in Milton. During the pandemic, the hobby grew, and, at the end of 2022, King’s Coffee Company was formed. “We often discussed coffee,” …
Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) received exciting news when the legislative session came to an end in June. A Community Reinvestment Grant of $249,000 provided funding to upgrade and repair the Kamp Lenape property, as well as fund the purchase of the property next door, expanding opportunities for future camps. KSI’s Grant in Aid funding, at $145,000, also supported needs at …
