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 …
by Terry Rogers Milford’s 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 year’s stroll included a Holiday Market with vendors, specials …
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 “shop small.” 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 …
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. “These weekly education programs include lessons and discussions about nutrition, fitness, health and wellness to …
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 …
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. “I was born in South …
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 …
By Kevin Eickman Last year’s COVID pandemic took its toll on wrestling throughout the entire state of Delaware. While for the most part, the just completed fall seasons give cause for optimism, there is still a bit of a hangover lingering from last season. In a wrestling room that is almost packed, when interviewing Milford coach Don Parsley this …
City Council approved a lot line error for Atlantic Self Storage by Terry Rogers At a recent council meeting, Atlantic Self Storage corrected a lot line issue with the approval of city council. The correction was required to come before council as it did not meet the requirements for administrative approval. “The applicant is the owner of Lot 2 …
by Terry Rogers This vacant lot will soon have a duplex after council approved a request by KD Properties KD Properties recently received approval from City Council to construct a duplex on a vacant lot located on the west side of North Washington Street between Northeast Sixth and Northeast Seventh Street. “As you can see, the majority of the area …
