MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – April 9, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Caffrey arrested for MSD incident DelDOT explains multiple road closures in Milford 741.5 Con returns to Milford Library Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer Milford School District seeks public input for future planning MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat Click on the image below to view the PDF

Du Pont family focus of upcoming Milford Museum presentation

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The name du Pont is well known, not only throughout Delaware but also globally. On Saturday, April 20 at 1 PM, the Milford Museum will present the second part of their series on this famous family with “A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family, Part II,” presented by Lucas R. Clawson. “In the first part of this series, discussion …

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Segregation in Milford focus of April 6 documentary premiere

Katie KazimirCulture, Headlines

It’s been 70 years since the 1954 failed desegregation attempt at Milford High School. It would be eight years later, 1962, when desegregation efforts finally saw success. On Saturday, April 6, a film about that endeavor, “In Due Course: Integrating Milford High School,” will premiere at 1 p.m. at the Milford Public Library, hosted by the Milford Museum Series. A …

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Mayor: No vote on homeless village, but it won’t be downtown

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

A decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made  until there is a solid operational plan that does not include taxpayer dollars, Milford’s mayor said this week. Operating money, and creating a task force to look at the issue, was one of several comments about a proposed village of tiny houses …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – February 20, 2024

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Milford goes green Award-winning photographer works available for purchase at Milford Museum Food Bank programs look beyond handing over box of groceries State programs like EDGE help women-owned businesses grow Billboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft Education groups costing ⅓ of state budget face JFC Bayhealth to build new childcare center in …

Award-winning photographer works available for purchase at Milford Museum

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The family of the late Melva Jane Bradford, whose landscape, animal and still life photos received multiple awards, donated a large portion of her collection to the Milford Museum. The items are now for sale at the museum. “The collection contains a wide array of scenes, including landscapes, animals and still life,” Denise Curtis, a board member with the museum, …

Black Women in World War II: Greatness Under Fire

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program to celebrate Black History Month titled “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire.” Presented by author and teacher Dante Brizill, the program will take place on Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. Brizill is the author of the publicaton “Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire,” …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – January 2, 2024

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: TJ Webb holds book signing The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jammin’ January kicks off in downtown Milford City charter changes discussed at workshop Police chief requests additional personnel Click on the image below to view as a PDF

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a presentation to celebrate the upcoming birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by Rev. Dr. John G. Moore, Sr., this event will take place on Saturday, January 13, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. This program will focus on Dr. King’s life from his youth in Georgia, his years as …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – November 28, 2023

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Parson Thorne Mansion greening planned for Saturday Holiday season kicks off in downtown Milford with Small Business Saturday City agrees to cover cost of pump station pending Knight’s Crossing completion Milford parents voice concern about school safety, bullying Reindeer Stampede celebrates 25th year Click on the image below to view as a PDF