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Milford Middle School site plan approved

Terry RogersEducation, Government, Headlines

Milford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property is currently under construction with demolition of the newer wings while the original 1929 structure will be preserved. Milford City Council approved a site plan for the project at a recent meeting, paving the way for new construction over the …

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Conditional use approval could bring Chipotle to Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a conditional use request from Helmick Fast Food that could bring Chipotle to Milford. The request was a renewal of a conditional use that was approved in 2022 but expired. Initially, when asked who the tenants would be in the new building which would include one fast food and one drive-thru business, …

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Milford Survives Delcastle 14-8

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman “Wake up!” That was the constant chorus being shared from the Buccaneers coaches and staff who had made the trip up to Delcastle to watch this past Saturday’s football game. Yet for the entire first half of the contest, Milford refused to respond. Whether it was one of six first half turnovers or the multitude of mental …

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Bennett home selected as September Garden of the Month

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Fred and Kye Bennett’s property has been selected as the “September Garden of the Month” by the Milford Garden Club.   Their pristine property is located at 24139 Sugar Hill Road in Milford and has been in the Bennett family since 1839.   Mr. Bennett says the family thinks that the front of their eye-catching house is part of the original farmhouse.   …

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Milford Historical Society plans Antique Show

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Milford Historical Society has planned their fall Antiques Market for Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Dealers from around Delmarva will be selling antiques and vintage collectibles on the lawn of Parson Thorne Mansion, located at 501 Northwest Front Street in Milford, which is managed by the historical society. “The Antiques Market at Silver Hill dates …

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St. John’s 30th Annual German Oktoberfest

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

OKTOBERFEST IS BACK!  This year St. John the Apostle Church in Milford will celebrate its 30th Annual German Oktoberfest on Friday, October 6 from 6:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, October 7 from 12:00-10:00 pm.  The event will be on the grounds of St. John’s Church located at 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford, DE.  There is no entrance fee and plenty of free live entertainment. …

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Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) Announces Taylor’d Esthetics Grand Opening will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Downtown Milford Inc., is excited to announce Taylor’d Esthetics Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting will be on Saturday, October 7th. Meet Taylor’d Esthetics owner, Kaitlyn, your local licensed esthetician, from 11am – 3pm. Kaitlyn understands what it is like to struggle with finding the right person to help with skin care needs. “After not so good results with a dermatologist, …

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American Indian Towns of Sussex County, Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM, the Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at the Milford Public Library with a program titled American Indian Towns of Sussex County, Delaware. Presented by archaeologist Daniel R. Griffith, this program will focus on the land in what is known today as Sussex County and how it was contested by competing English, Dutch, …

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U.S. Postal Service Ready to Deliver for America During the Holidays

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

The United States Postal Service (USPS) and its dedicated employees across the nation are ready to deliver another successful holiday season of outstanding service. “Our 2022 peak season was a tremendous success,” said Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy. “We are ready to deliver for the holidays in a superior and routine manner. We have been planning early and leveraging …