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Houston couple weight loss helps them regain healthier life thanks to Bayhealth

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

For one couple, gaining support from Bayhealth, and each other, in losing weight made for a life-changing experience. Dawn McDonnell had been looking into surgical weight loss, also called bariatric surgery, then convinced her husband, Leon, to join her in the process. A year and a half ago they began Bayhealth’s Bariatric Program, a nationally accredited program which helped guide …

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Milford Museum to hold Ghost Walk tours

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

One of the Milford Museum’s most popular events, the Ghost Walk Tours, is planned for the fourth year. Join the Milford Museum for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling thrills and chilling tales on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The first tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with tours continuing at 30-minute intervals. The last one will begin at 8:30 p.m. Immerse …

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DelDOT to hold virtual workshops regarding Cedar Beach Road bridge replacement

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge 3-927 on (S036) Cedar Beach Road. The purpose of the virtual workshop is to present the details of the bridge replacement and any additional information related to the project. The workshop will be available online through October 24. Citizens are invited …

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ADU fees discussed at council workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on their property. An ADU is a second residence either built new or constructed in an existing garage our outbuilding. The city changed their code last year to allow ADUs in city limits as long as either the main residence or …

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City of Milford invites Public to N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor Study Open House

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford, DE.  Representatives from the City and the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be available during the two-hour period to gather …

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City of Milford Celebrates Public Power, Customer Service Week

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. “Public Power Week celebrates the community-owned electricity that the City of Milford provides to our residents and businesses,” said Anthony Chipola, Electric Director. “Public power puts the people of Milford …

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OperaDelaware to hold free event at Causey Mansion

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

In an exciting first, OperaDelaware will be partnering with the City of Milford and the historic Causey Mansion for a free Pop-Up Opera performance on Saturday, October 14 at 1 PM. The event is designed to highlight Milford’s rich cultural and artistic presence in Delaware. The raindate for the event is October 15. “It is a hub for arts-lovers,” said …

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Mr. Moribund’s Theatre of Terror announces October show

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The popular live show Mr. Moribund’s Theatre of Terror has announced their October show at the Riverfront Theatre. The show will feature the 1959 horror classic House on Haunted Hill, and show dates are Friday, October 13th, and Saturday the 14th. “I’m very excited to present one of my favorite horror classics of all time,” said show creator and performer …

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Two local families collaborate to create The Farmacy Market – A One-Stop destination for local fresh, sustainable, and gourmet foods in Sussex County 

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Two Milford families, the Shupes and Helmicks, have joined together to create The Farmacy Market in Downtown Milford. The Farmacy will be a food market located at 28 S Walnut Street in Milford, that partners with local Delmarva growers, farmers and artisans with a focus on ethical, sustainable, and clean farming practices. The owners of The Farmacy Market, have carefully …

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Milford postpones decisions on marijuana sales

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines

With the recent legislation passed by the State of Delaware which would make recreational marijuana use legal in the state, Milford City Council, like many municipalities in the state, discussed what parameters the city needed to establish in order to address potential sales of marijuana in city limits, City Planner Rob Pierce explained that the Delaware code left some decisions …