Dealing with pain makes life extremely difficult, whether it is pain from an injury years ago or a recent surgery. In some cases, mobility is an issue due to lack of weight-bearing ability or balance problems. Aquacare Physical Therapy, located in the Milford Wellness Village, offers a solution to these problems with their aquatic and gym-based physical therapy program. “One …
Updates to First State Self Storage plan approved
A third update to First State Self Storage’s project located near Walgreens on Dupont Highway, just south of the railroad tracks near Silver Lake was approved by City Council at a recent meeting. A preliminary conditional use site plan was approved in November 2022 with a 90,000 square-foot self-storage project that included one two-story building and several smaller buildings on …
Warehouse incubator space approved in business park
Milford City Council recently approved a warehouse flex project that will be located in the business park off of Airport Road. The buildings are designed as incubator spaces for new business with as many as 16 office and warehouse spaces. “This is a two acre lot on the nose of Vickers Drive and Mullett Run. We oriented the site kind …
Solid Waste Costs to rise by $1.00 per month
Milford City Council approved an increase in residential solid waste fees by $1.00 per month starting July 1, 2023. The cost for solid waste service in the City of Milford will increase to $31.50 from $30.50. The increase is to cover higher costs in the department. Prior to the monthly increase, council approved a year end budget adjustment transfer into …
Council approves Downtown Streetscape plan
Milford City Council voted to approve a Downtown Streetscape plan that was presented at the June 12 meeting. The request was tabled so council could hear more public comment about changes proposed to South Walnut Street, Denney Row, Park Place and Southwest Second Street. The plan was approved as designed except for a suggestion that Southwest Second Street be returned …
PACE Your Life celebrates one year anniversary
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for PACE Your Life on Wednesday, June 21st at 11 AM. The event was held at 21 West Clarke Avenue, Suite 1010 in Milford. Chamber members and friends joined the PACE Your Life team to celebrate their one-year anniversary. “We are very proud of our growth over the last …
Dolce opens 10th Street location
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, then-owners of Dolce, Dean and Stephanie Tatman announced they would open a second location in the 10th Street Medical Complex. When the pandemic began, the project was placed on hold. “When the Silicato’s wanted to build this, I guess from what I understand, Dr. Hammer and Dr. Barnes were going to be the first tenants. And …
Music in the Park returns for summer
The Milford Public Library is proud to announce the return of their popular Music in the Park series for 2023. The series kicks off in the Library Amphitheater on June 28 at 7 PM with the Milford Community Band Smooth Sound Big Band. “The Smooth Sound Big Band performs big band era music that includes classic rock and jazz,” Carolyn …
Robbery Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
On June 18th, 2023 Milford Police arrested four individuals as part of an investigation into a robbery that occurred in Bicentennial Park at approximately 8:50 pm. The investigation revealed four suspects approached the victim in Bicentennial Park in the 200 block of Northeast Front Street (SR 14). The suspects reportedly struck the victim multiple times and took his wallet. The suspects, who …
Updates continue on former Rookery property
Newly named the Southern Delaware Golf Club, the former Rookery property is undergoing extensive renovations in order to open in the spring of 2024. “There was information that was put out there from the very beginning that we may possibly open nine holes sometime in September. That was probably unrealistic, especially once we got in here and started digging around …









