Church of the Nazarene

Code Purple seeking volunteers and donations

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Cold weather has arrived in the Milford area which means Code Purple has been activated. According to Micheal O’Rourke who works with the organization, Code Purple consists of several sites, mostly churches, that open their doors overnight as emergency shelters for those who have no place to stay in the winter. “The program begins every year on December 1 and …

Kids

Milford Little League seeking umpires

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

Milford Little League is facing a shortage of umpires, an issue facing many youth sports leagues today. Wayne Hurd, a volunteer with Milford Little League, explained that it is not difficult to become an umpire. “As far as training goes, individuals must become familiar with the rules of the game,” Hurd said. “Many of the rules are similar to what …

Taylor Urban

There is no right or wrong way to be a breast cancer survivor

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) offers many different services designed to help those who have survived breast cancer but also for those who are newly diagnosed. One of the key factors to understand when someone is diagnosed is that there is no right or wrong way to be a survivor as Taylor Urban explains. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer …