North Pole Creamery expands in downtown Milford What began as a simple idea inspired by a quiet downtown building has grown into a steadily expanding small business in the heart of Milford. In 2010, after reconnecting with his high school sweetheart, Marcia Reed, David Pickrell discovered downtown Milford. The couple purchased a historic building at 8 South Walnut Street, where …
Milford Public Library to highlight Delaware poets during National Poetry Month The Milford Public Library will host a poetry reading later this month highlighting local literary talent as part of National Poetry Month. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a panel of four Delaware poets reading original works, followed by a brief …
Milford City Council March 23 Meeting The Milford City Council met March 23, with residents voicing concerns about group homes, council approving multiple infrastructure items, and two public hearings resulting in approvals. Residents raise concerns about group homes Several residents spoke during public comment about the impact of group homes and recovery housing in residential neighborhoods. Bob Starkey raised concerns …
Buccaneer Educational Foundation presents $15K to Milford 12th Man Gridiron Club The Buccaneer Educational Foundation presented a $15,000 donor-directed gift to the Milford High School 12th Man Gridiron Club during the Milford School Board’s regular meeting on March 23. The presentation took place in front of foundation advisory council members and Milford football alumni. Matt Bucher, foundation founder and president …
Gallery 37 Prepares for Reopening with New Direction in Downtown Milford A downtown Milford art gallery is preparing to reopen with a renewed focus on fine art after a period of reflection and reconfiguration. Gallery 37, located at 8 S. Walnut St., was first opened in December 2013 by artist and owner Marcia Reed, who relocated to Delaware from western …
Milford City Council March 11 Meeting Members of the Milford City Council heard budget presentations and updates from several local organizations during a council workshop held March 11, including the Carlisle Fire Company, Milford Public Library, Downtown Milford Inc., the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce and the Milford Museum. The workshop also included a presentation from Delaware’s Marijuana Commissioner regarding …
Milford City Council March 2 Meeting Milford City Council moved forward on several infrastructure and development initiatives during its recent meeting, including approval of a heated downtown restroom facility, construction change orders for the Milford Corporate Center, and agreements tied to future commercial development. Agenda Approval and Acknowledgments The meeting opened with a roll call noting the absence of Lori …
Milford Museum Hosting Educational Program on Women in WWII Propaganda The Milford Museum American History Series will continue Saturday, March 14, with a presentation exploring how women were portrayed in World War II-era propaganda. The program, titled Glamour Girls: The Portrayal of Women in World War II Propaganda Posters, Films, and Vogue Magazine, will be presented by Dr. Marguerite Hoyt …
Early release of 2026 downtown Milford events calendar aims to help community plan ahead Downtown Milford Inc. has announced its calendar of meetings and signature events for 2026, releasing dates earlier than usual in response to interest from residents, businesses and vendors looking to plan ahead. The schedule includes the return of recurring events such as First Fridays and the …
Bayhealth Expands Milford Pediatrics Team With Addition of Nurse Practitioner As pediatric practices across the region work to keep up with growing demand, Bayhealth Medical Group has added a new provider to its Milford pediatrics team. Lindie Garrett, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with more than a decade of experience in the local community, is now seeing patients at Bayhealth …
