City Manager Mark Whitfield has informed the Milford City Council that he will not seek a renewal of his contract and will retire next May. “I originally came to the City of Milford to serve as Public Works Director. My plan at that time was to serve for five years, then retire,” Whitfield said. “That was eight years ago. Upon …
Sussex County to preserve land near Dagsboro
Sussex County Council recently approved the purchase of 165-acres of forested land known as the Layfield Property, located just off of Route 20 in Dagsboro. The county agreed to pay $2.65 million for the parcel from Riverview Associates III LLC at a price reduction of just over $500,000. “Council purchased the property with the intent of keeping it in its …
Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival, Duck Dash back for 23rd year
Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival will return for the 23rd year on Saturday, Sept. 21 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors — and hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down the river. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, the festival will close downtown streets to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. “This is always a …
Milford School District lowers tax rate for 8th year
Milford School District this week voted to lower the school tax rate in both Kent and Sussex counties for the eighth year in a row. The Kent County school tax rate from $1.6593 per $100 of assessed property value to $0.2807 per $100 value after receiving reassessed property values from that county. The rate in Sussex also dropped from $4.6503 …
Slip into 1920s with Cured Plate’s unique dining experience
MILFORD — Servers wearing 1920s attire. Light-up menus. Customer-designed charcuterie boards. The Cured Plate, which opened Feb. 13, is providing one of the most unique dining experiences in the area, and it’s proven popular with diners in the region. The charcuterie-based restaurant has not had an empty seat since the doors opened. and customers are posting rave reviews on …
Bayhealth to build employee-only childcare center in Milford
Bayhealth will build a new childcare center on its Sussex County Campus to help staff members working 12-hour shifts. The new center will be a standalone facility on the Milford campus with completion scheduled for 2025. The hospital company has a Dover center doing the same for its employees. The Milford center will be able to take up to 102 …
Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health
Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans throughout history. Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is taking this month to recognize the many African American men and women who have overcome one of the toughest battles of their lives – surviving breast cancer. “Unfortunately, …
Living a healthy lifestyle reduces risk of breast cancer, chronic disease
Diagnosis of chronic disease is growing throughout the world and Delaware is no exception. According to Delaware Public Health, hypertension and high blood cholesterol affect more than one-third of the state’s population. Over six percent of Delawareans have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or chronic bronchitis and over seven percent have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. …
Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome
There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are more likely to be localized. Unfortunately, breast cancer statistics indicate that there is a higher incidence of death among women of color, especially black women, who are diagnosed with breast cancer. “Delaware ranks number one in black women diagnosed with …
Fall campaign underway to support DBCC
The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of breast cancer, research new treatments and support women who have received a diagnosis that impacts their life tremendously. With a goal of $30,000, DBCC hopes to help as many women as possible who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. “It …