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. âI 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,â Whitfield said. âThat was eight years ago. Upon …
One of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s signature fund-raising events, the Monster Mile Walk for a Cause, returns for the 14th year with a new location and an expansion to include family fun activities, music, food, games, and more. This year, Homestead Gardens will host the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event Oct. 21 at their Smyrna store, at 5580 …
John Mollura, who has made a name for himself with his empowering and creative photographs loved his studio in a downtown historic building. The only issue was that the studio was on the second floor with no handicapped access. âAbout a year ago, it was put in my ear to find an inclusive space that had accessibility for everybody and …
A new six-hour Sussex County history and eco tour will give guests a look at the Dupont Nature Center, the Milford Museum, Abbottâs Mill Nature Center and the history of the Mispillion River, which connects them all. Delmarva Discovery Tours  of Milford has teamed up with those groups and Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford to offer a unique …
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) understands that every breast cancer survivor needs methods for staying upbeat, healthy and motivated. This is especially true of women who are diagnosed at a young age. For this reason, they offer DBCCâs Young Survivors in Action, a program which is designed to connect, support, and empower young women diagnosed with breast cancer. âRecently, DBCCâs …
by Terry Rogers   Bayhealth is now requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine under new federal regulations As many hospitals began requiring all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19, Bayhealth was one of the few healthcare systems who allowed their staff to either be vaccinated or submit to weekly tests under the recommended CDC guidelines. With a …
Marissa King is one of two women who own distilleries in Milford. Two of the six Delaware distillery licenses are held in the Milford area, and both are owned by women, EasySpeak and Feebs Distilling. âBefore getting into distilling, I was in sales,â Stacey Fibelkorn, part-owner of Feebs Distilling, said. âUntil recently, I was still working in sales, selling …
by Terry Rogers  DBCC will hold their 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update on February 23 in a virtual format Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will hold their 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update âBREAKING THE CODE: Advances in Vaccines and Treatments for Breast Cancerâ in a virtual setting on Wednesday, February 23 from 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The conference …
DBCC’s Yes2Health program can help you live a healthier lifestyle by Terry Rogers Yes2Health, a free community health outreach program offered by Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, is designed to promote healthier lifestyles through education. The weekly program is for 12 weeks and available virtually. âThese weekly education programs include lessons and discussions about nutrition, fitness, health and wellness to …
Bring a wrapped and tagged toy valued at $25 or a $25 Walmart gift card to Benvenuto this weekend and get a $25 gift card in return by Terry Rogers For 15 years, Poncho and Lisa Johnson, owners of Benvenuto Restaurant, have held a toy drive in partnership with Milford Police Department. The event began when their son, Colby, …
