Milford City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 12, a departure from their regular Monday schedule due to Veteran’s Day. On the agenda is the introduction of the new zoning code related to retail marijuana locations. Despite public comment at a previous meeting where the majority of those who spoke were in favor of allowing retail marijuana sales in the …
By Kevin Eickman Lake Forest was not a good host as it dismantled Milford 49-14 in a game that was not as close as the final score. It was the fourth consecutive year that Lake Forest would defeat Milford in the “Battle of the Bell” rivalry series. The game marked the end of the season for Milford, while Lake Forest …
November is American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association hopes to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease. According to the association, 1.2 million people in America are diagnosed with diabetes each year and 11.6 percent of Americans dealt with the illness in 2023. “Diabetes can impact your body in many negative ways,” Diane McArtor, Bayhealth Diabetes Care …
At a recent meeting, the Milford School District Board of Education heard details on what the Delaware Department of Education Report Card will show for the district over the next year. Based on the data collected from the 2023-24 school year, a significant number of Milford students are not meeting standards in both language arts and math. “I always like …
Second only to the arrival of Santa, one of the most anticipated events held in downtown Milford, the Holiday Stroll, will return on December 7 from 3 to 8 PM. According to Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), who puts on the event, downtown will be turned into a winter wonderland with a Christmas Market, food vendors, a live nativity and much …
Delaware’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is gearing up for Small Business Saturday, planned for November 30. However, SBDC points out that although small businesses are celebrated that day, it is not just a one-day celebration. “It embodies the spirit of community, collaboration and support that we should carry with us throughout the month and beyond,” Mike Bowman, Director of …
Second Street Players is already working on the 2025 season and will hold auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” the first production planned for next year. Auditions will be held December 2 and 3 from 6 to 8 PM at the Riverfront Theatre. If callbacks are needed, they will be held December 5 at 6 PM. “There is …
After winning in the primary by just 12 votes, Bryan Shupe saw a much different vote count in the general election. The incumbent representative for the 36th district defeated challenger Rony Baltazar Lopez by more than 3,000 votes. This will be Shupe’s third term as a state representative. “This community has shaped me, and it’s a privilege to continue serving …
On October 28, 2024 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Milford Police Department Officers observed a vehicle parked in the Memorial Park Basketball Court area off S. Washington St. Officers made contact with the driver due to them being in a city park after hours. The driver was identified as Ben L. Carter, 19 of Greenwood, DE. Further investigation led to a …
As part of our Woman Owned Business Series, Cat Perfetti, owner of Stone and Sage, provided insight on what it is like to own a business as a woman as well as tips for those who are considering opening their own company. Perfetti not only owns the Stone and Sage retail store but also Stone and Sage Healing Center. “I …
