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Sale of property leads to crisis for Milford homeless population

Terry RogersCulture, Government & Politics, Headlines

UPDATE 12/23/22 – Sara Bluhm of the City of Milford announced that, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Archie Campbell, any of the residents of Tent City who do not stay in a Code Purple shelter this evening will be housed at the City of Milford Public Works. Additional updates on this story will be provided after the holidays.   …

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Harry K Foundation fights childhood hunger

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Established by Harry Keswani, the Harry K Foundation’s sole focus is to address childhood hunger in Delaware. According to board member Debbie Millman, the foundation partners with the Food Bank of Delaware to provide supplies for pantries located at Morris Early Childhood Center and the Milford High School. “I met Harry K. when I was in banking,” Millman said. “As …

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Surf Bagel opens in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

After a soft opening on Thursday, Surf Bagel officially opened their new Milford location on Friday, December 16. The parking lot and the restaurant were packed all day, according to Matt Patton, Vice President. “We are so stoked to be open in Milford,” Patton said. “It has been a really busy day today; I think we may have served over …

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ALDI announces opening date

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Construction continues on the new ALDI which will be located in the Milford Plaza next to Planet Fitness. The company is excited to bring their brand to the town. “We are excited to confirm that the Milford ALDI’s is expected to open Thursday, February 9, 2023,” Jeff Baehr, Frederick Divisional Vice-President of ALDI, said. “ALDI looks forward to serving Milford …

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Beach Babies Childcare to hold ribbon cutting for new Milford location

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

On Tuesday, December 20, Beach Babies Childcare will hold an open house and ribbon cutting at their new Milford location. The new childcare facility is located 6251 Radian Circle in Milford, just off of Marshall Street. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11 AM. “We will be cutting the ribbon with the Milford Mayor, the Chamber of Commerce and …

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Milford electric rates remain third lowest in state with upcoming 1.7% power cost adjustment

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the current Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) by $0.00238 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a total of $0.01438 beginning in January.  Customers will see this increase on their February City of Milford utility bills. This power cost increase is primarily due to a …

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Milford Wellness Village receives education grant

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Milford Wellness Village recently announced that they were the recipient of a $675,000 grant from the Administration for Community Living. The grant, which was provided to Education Health and Research International, the non-profit arm of the Milford Wellness Village, will be used to teach self-management education to those with chronic illnesses or those who care for someone with a chronic …

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Field hockey award named for Ellis

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

The Milford School District Field Hockey team recently renamed their outstanding leadership award. The award will now be known as the Jan Ellis Leadership Award after the team’s long time coach who passed away in January 2022. “I am beyond proud and grateful for naming this leadership award after Mom,” Gayle Parola, her daughter, said. “She would be very humbled …

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Rigby honored by Milford School District

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

On Wednesday, December 14, Roy Rigby was honored with a plaque by Milford School District for his support of the district’s wrestling team as well as his dedication to helping students reach their full potential. Rigby was head coach of the wrestling team from 1977 to 1982. “Coach Rigby’s ability to connect with wrestlers of all ages and empower them …

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Milford High School using electronic ticketing for winter sports

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

At a recent school board meeting, Milford School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dickerson announced that the district was now using an electronic ticketing option through GoFan for all Milford High School winter sports. Dr. Dickerson explained that other schools had moved to an electronic ticketing system with much success. “It gives us an idea of what type of crowd we …