As we move into the Memorial Day weekend, I want to take this opportunity to honor the countless men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice to secure the freedoms we too often take for granted. Our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, given to us by God, are secured generation by generation by these …
Promoting local shopping and dining, 3rd Thursday is back in Milford
By Jon Budler, Milford LIVE May 22, 2021 Downtown Milford is literally springing back to life with its monthly 3rd Thursday event. The event is held every third Thursday of each month to promote shopping at the small businesses in the downtown riverwalk area. Like much of everything last year, 3rd Thursday was shut down due to the pandemic. The …
Abbott’s Mill plans 40th anniversary celebration
ByTerry Rogers May 13, 2021 On May 22, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center plans to thank the community for their support over the past 40 years with a celebration from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The celebration will be held on the mill grounds, located at 15411 Abbott’s Pond Road. “This was a way we could express our appreciation to the community,” …
Country star Jimmie Allen sets benefit concert for slain officer’s family
May 5, 2021Betsy Price ‘I think it’s super important for our communities and stuff to come together,” the musician said Country music star Jimmie Allen said in Facebook video that he’s coming home to Delaware Monday to do a benefit concert for the family of Delmar police Cpl. Keith Heacook, who was killed in the line of duty last week. …
Celebrating National Libraries Week
Evelyn helped me volunteer at the Milford Public Library De on Friday to celebrate National Libraries Week. ### (Dover, DE) – This week, Delaware joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries enrich their communities through the transformative services and expertise they offer. April 8-14, 2018 is National Library Week, the annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, …
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates 40th anniversary
Happy 40th Birthday to the Food Bank of Delaware. This amazing organization not only provides thousands of meals to our local families but has created a workforce development arm through their culinary site that trains individuals for our local restaurant industry. If you have the ability, volunteer for one of their programs. It is fun, rewarding and a chance to …
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 150th home built in Sussex County
The below post is an excerpt from Milford Live News. Click here to read the full article.On Thursday, December 10, Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of the 150th home in Sussex County. The home, located in Ingram Village in Ellendale, is the home of Angeline Saintilme and her family. “We are thrilled to be here today,” Kevin Gilmore, Executive Director …
Bayhealth Partners with Delaware Libraries to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The below post is an excerpt from Milford Live News. Click here to read the full article.Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Libraries announced on Wednesday that Bayhealth has partnered with Dover and Milford Public Libraries to ensure all babies born at Bayhealth Hospitals, as well as any eligible patients of Bayhealth Pediatrics in Milford, are registered for Dolly …
Milford Community Garden receives upgrades
The below post is an excerpt from Milford Live News. Click here to read the full article.Milford Community Gardens, located next to the Milford Armory Community Building, recently received two donations designed to educate the community on farming methods that protect the environment as well as provide additional options for those who use the gardens to enjoy them throughout the …
Food insecurity slams Delaware: Study shows state 17th highest in nation
Jan 17th, 2021 · by Noah Zucker As COVID-19 has racked the country, food insecurity has become a difficult side effect nationwide. And Delaware is no exception. According to Feeding America’s 2020 study on the impact COVID-19 has had on food insecurity in the United States, Delaware’s statewide projected food insecurity rate is 17.0%, up 4.4% from its 2018 rate of 12.6%. …