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%. …

Shupe, Volunteers Offer Residents Free Water Testing

OCTOBER 9, 2019 — A small group of volunteers visited Lincoln yesterday to offer residents free water testing kits. State Rep. Bryan Shupe joined Consuelo McGowan, with the Southeast Regional Community Assistance Project, to canvass the area. Rep. Shupe said it’s important for residents using wells to be aware of the quality of potable water. Delaware offers water testing for …

Shupe’s Efforts Help Homeless Vets

Delaware State News Milford’s community effort helps homeless veterans Sep 4th, 2019 · by Jennifer Antonik A snowball of kindness grew over the summer when the city of Milford came together to support local homeless veterans. “Interestingly enough, it started out when someone tagged me in a meme on Facebook that said to pack an old purse, or unused purse, …