Two I95 exits will close over the weekend; Barley Mill Road will close Wednesday. Photo by Nico Smit/Unsplash The City of Milford has several streets projects planned over the next few years, several of which will begin this month, according to City Engineer James Puddicombe. Some of the projects will be performed in partnership with DelDOT while others are city …
Bucs Down Poly in Hoops Opener
By Kevin Eickman Last season was not an easy one for first year Milford basketball coach Lamarr Shorts. Between COVID and the youth of his first-year squad, Shorts knew it was going to be a tough time for everyone. One thing he also knew was that his team was going to be well served this season from the experience …
Bucs Down Poly in Hoops Opener
By Kevin Eickman Last season was not an easy one for first year Milford basketball coach Lamarr Shorts. Between COVID and the youth of his first-year squad, Shorts knew it was going to be a tough time for everyone. One thing he also knew was that his team was going to be well served this season from the experience …
U.S. Postal Service Introduces Pen Pal Project
USPS creates penpal program The U.S. Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers to introduce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a free educational program for students in grades three to five, this 2021-2022 school year. The USPS Pen Pal Project will provide 25,000 classrooms across the country the opportunity to partner with matched classes to write 1 million letters with the …
Holiday Stroll a success
by Terry Rogers Milfordâs Holiday Stroll, sponsored by Downtown Milford Inc., was a success for 2021. The stroll was replaced with a holiday market in 2020 in order to meet guidelines to protect people from COVID-19. For the first time, the stroll was held on Saturday rather than Friday. This yearâs stroll included a Holiday Market with vendors, specials …
Small Business Saturday successful in Milford
Shoppers line up for treats and beverages at Dolce on Small Business Saturday For the past decade, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, shoppers have been encouraged to âshop small.â The event, created by American Express to encourage shoppers to spend their holiday dollars purchasing items from local stores and vendors. For downtown Milford merchants, the arrival of Santa has helped …
Live a healthier lifestyle with Yes2Health
DBCC’s Yes2Health program can help you live a healthier lifestyle by Terry Rogers Yes2Health, a free community health outreach program offered by Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, is designed to promote healthier lifestyles through education. The weekly program is for 12 weeks and available virtually. âThese weekly education programs include lessons and discussions about nutrition, fitness, health and wellness to …
Milford Church of God to hold live nativity
The Milford Church of God Live Nativity and Outdoor Concert will feature live animals, including a camel by Terry Rogers The Milford Church of God will hold their live nativity outside the church located at 500 North Walnut Street for the second year. The nativity will be open December 10 and 11 from 6 to 8 PM. There is …
Samaroo joins City Council
Nirmala Samaroo will serve as Third Ward Councilwoman until 2023 by Terry Rogers On November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was sworn in as a council person for Ward Three. Running unopposed, Councilwoman Samaroo took the seat vacated by Doug Morrow when he resigned after moving out of Milford. Councilwoman Samaroo moved to Delaware in 2011. âI was born in South …
Boys and Girls Club agreement approved by City Council
by Terry Rogers  The City of Milford and the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club renewed a rental agreement that will be valid for three years Every three years, the Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club enter into an agreement with the City of Milford, renting their building to Milford Parks & Recreation for various programs. At a recent …