MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – October 15, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Whitfield announces retirement Moribund’s Theatre of Terror returns to Milford Women Owned Business Spotlight – Occupational Therapy of Delaware State sees more students taking – and scoring well – on AP tests Milford Senior Center to host Milford Thrive Cross Country excels against Smyrna and Dover Click on the image below to view the PDF

Milford Senior Center to host Milford Thrive

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Milford Senior Center hosted “Milford Thrive” on Friday, October 11 from 9 AM until 2 PM. The event was free to attend and is designed to promote healthy living for seniors. “We had all types of activities going on at the senior center,” Ryan Conroy, one of the organizers of the event said. “Some of the vendors included the Biggs …

Local non-profits benefit from Community Reinvestment Fund

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Several Milford area non-profits will benefit from the 2025 Community Investment Fund program which is included as part of the state’s annual budget. This year, seven organizations were granted over $1.7 million in funding. “We are pumped!” Lea Rosell, Director of the Milford Public Library, a recipient of over $382,000, said. “These funds are important because other than going for …

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Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtown

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took place Friday. Sunny skies and a comfortable temperature hinting at the upcoming segue to spring made for a pleasant ceremony at the NE Front Street parking lot. A couple dozen people, including city officials, staff and local media, gathered around …

Comedy show featured at Senior Center

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Senior Center will present “Multislacking a la Cardboardeaux,” a two hour comedy sketch revue on Saturday, February 3 at 7 PM. The show will feature new sound, lighting and other upgrades at the center while offering a break from the winter blues. “This is the second time we have presented this show and it is always a huge hit …

Jammin’ January kicks off in downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

With the holiday season behind us, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) hopes to keep the excitement going downtown with a brand new event, Jammin’ January. For the month of January, downtown merchants will offer specials, whether it be fun entertainment, crafts or specialty items. “It seemed like this holiday season was extra special downtown,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of DMI said. …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – December 26, 2023

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Rookery property sold, will remain golf course New park coming to Rehoboth Boulevard fondue. opens in Penny Square Council approves investment in eco-tourism plan MSD holds first public meeting for Middle School design Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome Milford man runs Boston Marathon Fire siren, response times focus of recent Council meeting Services …

Milford Garden Club keeps busy during winter months

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Although the weather has gotten colder and many people are no longer thinking about gardening, the Milford Garden Club has kept busy throughout the past few weeks. The club decorated Parson Thorne Mansion for the holidays and created a beautiful tree for the Milford Library Extravaganza of Trees while also continuing their tradition of a poinsettia tree at the Milford …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – May 9, 2023

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Council discusses Capital Improvement Plan Culture Milford Senior Center celebrates 50 years Lighthouse preservation topic of 2nd Friday event “Kalamazoo” presentation planned at Milford Library Business Delaware ranked 5th for cellphone friendliness Government & Politics City of Milford Recognized As A Reliable Public Power …

Milford Senior Center celebrates 50 years

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Senior Center celebrated its 50th year in March 2023 and, in celebration of that milestone, will hold a Golden Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 10 PM in the Crystal Room at the center, located at 111 Park Avenue in Milford. According to Amy Stratton, Executive Director of the center, the gala is to celebrate the …