With April 22 falling on a Saturday, Mispillion River Brewing knew they had to do something to celebrate the town whose phone prefix has historically been “422.” As a result, they will hold the First Annual 422 Day, celebrating all things Milford. Vendors will be available from local organizations and businesses that make Milford special. “There used to be a …
Milford’s popular downtown event, the Bug and Bud Festival, is planned for April 29, According to Janne Collins, Executive Director of Downtown Milford, Inc., who puts on the festival, this year promises to be as exciting as it has been in the past. “Of course, we will have food and craft vendors,” Collins said. “This year, we are also offering …
Milford City Council approved a funding rate for the Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District plan at a recent meeting. The plan will add 30 percent to building permit fees that will be used to offset the cost of improvements to roads in the Milford’s southeastern area. The plan, which includes additional traffic signals and roundabouts, was approved in 2021 and …
At a recent council meeting, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) requested $55,000 from Milford City Council to cover the cost of the Ladybug Festival planned for September 2023. The request was $15,000 higher than requested for 2022 due to an increase in costs from Gable Entertainment. “They’re requesting two payouts one on July 1 for $25,000 and the second one on …
When a woman hears that she has breast cancer, the world appears to stop. These words bring many emotions, from sadness to fear. The weeks following a breast cancer diagnosis can be frightening as doctors talk about surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation. Even with early detection and the knowledge that finding the cancer early offers the best chance for survival, women …
Young people who are between the ages of 16 and 24 who meet certain criteria may be eligible for the Career Team program. The program is funded by The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WOIA), a federal fund that also supports other youth employment initiatives and is managed by the Department of Labor. Their Kent County Office is in the State …
PACE Your Life, an organization that provides comprehensive community-based services to seniors at the Milford Wellness Village, plans to hold an Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 19 from 4 to 6 PM. The event will include tours and light refreshments. “Since we opened, we have served people who are 55 or older who live in the service area,” Lisa …
BY DAVE MCCALLUM The 2022 Pop Warner cheer and football seasons were something to write home about for the more than 100 Milford youngsters who participated in the program, which featured three football and three cheer squads. It included a bid to Nationals for one of the cheerleading squads, while a football team earned a bid to regionals for the …
Tom Watson, author of “Stick Dog” and “Stick Cat,” recently visited Mispilliion and Lulu Ross Elementary schools. The author talked to students and drew with them during his visit. In addition, he had lunch with 15 students who participated in “I Love to Read” month. “We were so excited to have Mr. Watson in our schools,” Trish Gerken, Public Information …
The U.S. Postal Service recognizes Americans’ love for tulips with the release of the Tulip Blossoms Forever stamps. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held today at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, OR. “A gift of tulips can convey an array of meanings — love, friendship, gratitude and congratulations — just as these tulip-themed stamps make a …
