Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.  (Photo courtesy of SODE)

Hundreds of officers to join 39th Annual Delaware Torch Run for Special Olympics

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Police & Fire, Sports

Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …

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MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – June 11, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Man charged in double homicide Popular Music in the Park returns the end of June Harrington Historical Society to release documentary on record company ASPIRE529 returns to give financial aid to foster children Jim Lafferty Annex opens in Milford Wellness Village Milford officers participate in torch run Click on the image below to view the …

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Milford officers participate in torch run

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Thursday, June 6, members of the Milford Police Department participated in the annual Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics torch run. Milford officers began running at 9:15 AM near Milford Ponds on South DuPont Boulevard. This marks the 38th year that the torch run has been held in Delaware. The event is inspiring to many and nearly 800 law …

This year's statewide Torch Run begins Wednesday and leads into a grand ceremony on Friday afternoon. (Photos from the Special Olympics Delaware)

Torch Run unifies Special Olympics, law enforcement, community 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture, Police & Fire

The spirit of the Summer Olympics is here in Delaware, so get the torches lit, the legs stretched and hit the streets and sidewalks to unite with neighbors in a statewide effort to support law enforcement and people with special needs. The 38th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday.  Organized …

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More than 90 ‘edgers’ to rappel 17 stories as part of 13th ‘Over the Edge’ fundraiser 

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

Over the Edge is the state’s only rappelling fundraising event of its kind. On Thursday, May 9, more than 90 people from across the state rappeled 17 stories (222 feet) down the 300 Delaware Avenue building in Wilmington, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $1,100 in order to …

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Polar Bear Plunge raises $1.5 million for Special Olympics Delaware

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

On Sunday, February 4, over 4,000 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean from the beach in Rehoboth as part of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. The event raised a record $1.5 million for the organization with the record number of participants joining the plunge from across the state. “The water temperature was 41 degrees, and the air …

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Milford athlete earns fifth place at Special Olympics bowling tournament

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

Special Olympics held their state bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. One Milford area athlete, Danny Yonker, had a two-game score of 212 which earned him fifth place. “Months of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the …

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Special Olympics to hold bowling tournament

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

Special Olympics will hold a bowling tournament on Saturday, September 9 at Brunswick Doverama, located behind the Rodney Village Shopping Center. Flight times are 8:30 to 10:30 AM, 12:30 to 2:30 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM. “Months of training culminate when more than 350 Special Olympic athletes and Unified partners, who are peers without disabilities, from across the state …

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Special Olympics Summer Camp planned for Camp Barnes

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

Special Olympics Delaware is hosting its annual summer camps on August 5-7 and 13-15 at Camp Barnes in Frankford. More than 60 athletes and dozens of counselors are attending each session as the organization celebrates its 22nd summer of offering the traditional camp experience. Summer camp is one of the most anticipated events of the year for Special Olympics athletes of various ages and abilities. Campers participate in several traditional camp activities while …

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Frederica’s Brian Perry defies odds, becomes an Olympian 

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Back in June Brian Perry of Frederica got the call of a lifetime. The Special Olympics informed him that he would be representing the USA in the World Games in Berlin, Germany, this summer.  “We were shocked but also thrilled,” said his parents, Christine and Manny Perry. “It took us months to absorb that we were all going to Berlin.  …