This story originally ran on Spotlight Delaware. Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Why Should Delaware Care? The House District 36 seat race could be pivotal in this yearâs general election, and it has quickly become one of the most heated in Delaware. That contention comes partly from the support of developers who have …
Challenger asks for recount in House District 36 GOP primary
Challenger Patrick Smith on Wednesday asked for a recount of the vote against incumbent Bryan Shupe in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House. The key issue: one more absentee vote recorded Wednesday for Shupe and the stateâs arithmetic on calling for an automatic recount. Smith said in a statement that he filed a petition Wednesday with …
New store in Milford combines books and crafts
Kori Lewandowski loves books. She also loves crafts. And whenever family members and friends asked what she wanted to do with her life, if cost were no object, âitâs always been to open a bookstore.â And so she finally is. The Crafty Reader is scheduled to open Aug. 30 at 39 N. Walnut St. in Milford. She plans to be …
MHS Graduation 2024 – Photo Gallery II
Welcome to the Milford High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Photo Gallery! This special collection captures the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments of our graduates as they celebrate this significant milestone. From the processional march to the heartfelt speeches, and the triumphant tossing of caps, each photo tells a story of dedication, achievement, and the exciting journey ahead. Join …
MHS Graduation 2024 – Photo Gallery I
Welcome to the Milford High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony Photo Gallery! This special collection captures the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments of our graduates as they celebrate this significant milestone. From the processional march to the heartfelt speeches, and the triumphant tossing of caps, each photo tells a story of dedication, achievement, and the exciting journey ahead. Join …
Milford electric rates to rise 2.4% in June
Starting in June, electric bills for the average residential and small business accounts in Milford are going up 2.4%, the city has announced. Commercial accounts in Milford can expect an increase ranging from about 2.3 to 3.0%, depending on demand, load factor, seasonality and time of use. âThe power cost increase is entirely due to market-driven capacity cost increases that …
Meet Bobby Pancake, celebrating High 5 Hospitality’s 20 years
Bobby Pancake has heard it all. The CEO of Newark-based High 5 Hospitality is accustomed to people commenting on his last name, especially since High 5 operates Eggspectation, a Christiana-area restaurant famous for breakfast and brunch. How does he handle it? âI deal with it the same way Kevin Bacon deals with it,â he said. âSo, Iâm Bobby Pancake, and heâs Kevin Bacon. …
New Milford school gets its name: Milford Middle School
After a few months of consideration with plenty of public input, the Milford School District Board of Education finalized a name Monday night for its new middle school. The new Milford middle school, a key component of Milford School Districtâs strategic plan to accommodate rapid enrollment growth, will be called “Milford Middle School.” Opening in fall 2025, the building had …
Milford Council limits comments on eminent domain case
Larry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of property owned by a chicken-raising widow so it could create a park. âIf this was a Hallmark movie, youâd be the bad guys,â Larry Passwaters scolded council members. His comment was met with cries of support from the crowd of …
Bikers, walkers examine planned Milford bike, pedestrian paths
Bikers found things they didnât like about proposed Milford biking and pedestrian paths, and walkers found things they liked. Sue Lindale, an avid biker who rides dozens of miles a day, liked the overall plan. âBut there are some parts that arenât practical for road cycling,â she said. âSome of the plan restricts the roads and narrows them, which means …