City of Milford announces 2026 Touch-A-Truck event The City of Milford will host its annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Aug. 15, giving families an opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and meet members of local departments and organizations. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on South Walnut Street in Milford. Attendees will be …
Milford School District announces free Back-to-School Resource Day for families The Milford School District will host a free Back-to-School Resource Day on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to help families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milford Central Academy bus platform, 1021 N. Walnut St., and …
Vanderwende Ice Cream to Open at Former North Pole Creamery Location Vanderwende Ice Cream will soon take over the former North Pole Creamery location in downtown Milford, according to an announcement shared Wednesday by State Rep. Bryan Shupe on his Facebook page. The Sussex County-based ice cream company is expected to officially take over the shop at 10 S. Walnut …
Milford City Council July 13 Meeting The Milford City Council approved a conditional use application for an electronic message center sign at Beach Babies daycare during its July 13 meeting, despite concerns from one council member and a nearby property owner about the proposed sign’s height. Council members also recognized the Milford Police Department for reaching 365 consecutive days without …
Dough Bar & Vine planning downtown Milford expansion Dough Bar & Vine, a rebranded concept from the Milton-based Dough Bar, is planning to open a new location in downtown Milford later this year. The restaurant will occupy the former Farmacy Market storefront, following the market’s relocation to 301 N.E. Front St., next to Fur Baby Pet Resort. Owner Kristen Latham …
Milford Public Library welcomes Delaware authors for annual Local Author Sign & Sell Readers will have the opportunity to meet more than a dozen Delaware writers later this month as the Milford Public Library hosts its fourth annual Local Author Sign & Sell. The event will take place Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m. in the library’s Smith Room. …
Delaware officials launch statewide AI committee in Milford Government officials, technology professionals and first responders from across Delaware recently gathered in Milford for the inaugural meeting of a new statewide committee focused on the use of artificial intelligence in government. The Government Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Ethics (G.A.T.E.) Committee was launched as a collaborative effort to help municipalities, counties, …
Milford City Council June 8 Meeting Milford City Council approved funding for housing rehabilitation programs, conditional uses for a daycare center and museum building, adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, and agreed to provide up to $15,000 in support for Downtown Milford Inc.’s July 3 laser light show during its June 8 meeting. Proclamations and recognitions Council issued proclamations …
Music at the Mill returns with summer lineup at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center The Delaware Nature Society’s annual Music at the Mill summer concert series will return to Abbott’s Mill Nature Center next week, offering a series of outdoor evening performances throughout the summer. The family-friendly event series is scheduled for four Thursday evenings: June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 …
Community Questionnaire Launches for Milford’s 2028 Comprehensive Plan City officials are asking residents, business owners and other stakeholders to help shape Milford’s future by participating in a community questionnaire as part of the city’s 2028 Comprehensive Plan update. The city recently launched the public engagement process for its next 10-year Comprehensive Plan, a document that will guide decisions related to …
