By Kevin Eickman If you haven’t been paying attention to the Milford Cross Country team in recent years, you have been missing quite a great deal. Under the leadership of coach Lance Skinner, along with a host of volunteers, Milford has become a team to be watched. With steady improvement, this is turning out to be a solid year …
State offers alternative methods to teacher certification
As public school districts continue to face teaching shortages, the State of Delaware has created an Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) program. The program is a non-traditional method to become a licensed and certified teacher in Delaware. “Simply put, participants are a full-time teacher of record while taking courses from an approved Delaware ARTC program,” Alison May, Public Information Officer …
Milford Wellness Village holds first VillageFest
Milford Wellness Village celebrated the inaugural VillageFest on Friday, September 23 from 4 to 8 PM on their campus. The event was designed to introduce the community to the center and share the successes of the health campus over the past few years. “The Milford community came out and made the first ever VillageFest a success with over 200 …
Create a Colorful Face Mask at The 2022 Big Draw Festival
Mispillion Art League announced that the 2022 Big Draw Festival DE, will offer free, family-friendly art activities on Park Ave. and N. Walnut St. in downtown Milford on Saturday, October 8, from 9 am to 3 pm. MAL is organizing this year’s theme, Come Back to Color (spelled ‘Colour’ in the UK), as a way for the community to gather …
Ghost Walk tickets go on sale October 1
Milford Museum has announced tickets for their popular Ghost Walk event will begin for members on October 1. Tickets will be for sale to the general public on October 5 for the event planned for Saturday, October 22, 2022. “This year’s event is going to be much different than previous years,” Denise Curtis, Chairperson of the event, said. “We will …
USPS Ready To Deliver the Holidays for the Nation
The United States Postal Service announced critical investments in personnel, technology and the postal network footprint that have been made in advance of the 2022 holiday season. Preparations for the 2022 holiday season began in January and build on the investments and organizational strategy improvements made ahead of the successful 2021 holiday mailing and shipping season. These proactive measures are …
Plans underway for Milford Community Parade
One of the most anticipated events of the fall season, the Milford Community Parade, is undergoing its final planning for this year. The theme for the upcoming parade, planned for October 19, 2022, is “Splish Splash.” “This year we will have a new marching band,” Charles Gray said. “And a new addition will be a totally rad Alex the Bear, …
Ribbon cutting held for People’s Place II
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a 50th Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Celebration with People’s Place II, Inc. in Milford, Delaware. People’s Place is dedicated to becoming the agency of choice to help people find their path to growth and independence. They assist the people of our community by providing high-quality services that promote: …
School board seat to remain vacant until May 2023
Milford School District Board of Education voted to keep a seat for Area B, recently vacated by Kris Thompson, open until the election in May 2023. This will allow the public the opportunity to select who will sit on the board and represent Area B. The decision was made after the board once again split votes between the two candidates, …
Milford Wellness Village plans first VillageFest
Milford Wellness Village will celebrate the inaugural VillageFest on Friday, September 23 from 4 to 8 PM on their campus. The event will be held at the corner of King’s Highway and Williams Street between Jefferson Avenue and King’s Highway. “This event will include family-friendly activities including games, a moon bounce and more,” Lon Kieffer, Executive Director of Milford Wellness …









