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Members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford pose with Milford police officers March 12 after undergoing a Civilian Response Course dealing with how to respond to active attacks at their workplaces.
Chamber learns active-attack responses from Milford police
MILFORD — The scenario is about as chilling as it gets. An intense-looking man walks into a major retailer, opens a bag full of firearms and then begins hunting customers and staff in the store. … more
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Frederica woman, 27, dies after single-vehicle crash in Harrington
HARRINGTON — A 27-year-old Frederica woman died after a single-vehicle crash March 12 in Harrington, Delaware State Police said. The woman was driving a Nissan Pathfinder eastbound on Carpenters … more
This Navy recruiting poster for women in World War II exudes seriousness and style. Such propaganda will be discussed during a talk at the Milford Public Library on March 14.
Milford speaker: World War II posters showed women as stylish, sinister, strong
Whether refined in military uniforms, strong and productive while wielding tools in overalls, caring as nurses or menacing as potential spies, women graced thousands of propaganda posters issued by the U.S. Office of War Information during World War II. more
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The Milford Board of Adjustment March 12 granted Milford Historical Society five variances that would allow construction of a 2,000-square-foot museum behind the historic Parson Thorne Mansion at 501 N.W. Front St.
Milford board OKs variances for museum, historic house, store
MILFORD — The city’s Board of Adjustment March 12 granted nearly all variances sought by three applicants, but one will need to come back to address a tabled item and a new concern that cropped … more
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Milford Historical Society will ask the city's Board of Adjustment March 12 for variances that would allow construction of a 2,000-square-foot museum behind the historic Parson Thorne Mansion at 501 N.W. Front St.
Historic home, new museum, store seek variances from Milford board
MILFORD — The city’s Board of Adjustment March 12 will take up variance requests for a proposed subdivision of a historic home site, a museum at Parson Thorne Mansion and a planned furniture … more
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The Milford Police Department's 2025 annual report disclosed a 35% drop in major crimes compared with the previous year.
Milford police: Major crimes down 35% in 2025
The Milford Police Department recorded 35% fewer major crimes in 2025 than in 2024, with declines in every category. more
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Town of Frederica PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF FREDERICA
Mayor Glanden, challenger Shaw win in Frederica town election
Voters elected Frederica Mayor William “Chick” Glanden to another term and chose Marie Shaw as a new Town Council member during the March 7 municipal election. more
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School board elections in Delaware are set for May 12. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/CRAIG ANDERSON
Candidates set for Delaware school board elections May 12
DOVER — The filing deadline has passed and the candidates are set for upcoming school board elections throughout Delaware. more
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An unidentified worker rolls paint onto cinderblock walls at the former Milford police station, which starting in mid-to-late April will begin to be occupied by the Milford Museum and Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford.
Milford Museum, chamber hope to occupy new facility in April
MILFORD — It’s about one year later than they’d hoped, but the Milford Museum and Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford plan to begin moving into the former Milford police station in … more
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Legislative Hall in Dover, where the Delaware General Assembly meets.
Milford civic activist to run for 36th District House seat
MILFORD — Julie Morris, who closely monitors Milford’s civic affairs and regularly participates in the City Council’s public-comment sessions, announced March 5 she will run as an independent … more
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Milford Garden Club members take part in an event on the rear patio of the Milford Public Library.
Milford Garden Club cultivates friendships, family atmosphere
Members of Milford Garden Club Delaware aren’t just friends and horticulture enthusiasts but more like a family that loves nature, planting, flower design and service. more
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Milford crews will implement a planned power outage March 11 to effect repairs on electrical lines along Elks Lodge Road.
Milford plans power outage along Elks Lodge Road March 11
MILFORD — City electric crews will deenergize several electric lines along Elks Lodge Road March 11 starting at 8 a.m. in order to conduct repairs that will improve safety and reliability. During … more
This U.S. government poster geared toward women during World War II will be among propaganda efforts discussed during a lecture by Dr. Marguerite Hoyt on March 14 at the Milford Public Library.
‘Glamour Girls’ talk in Milford to cover women in WWII propaganda
During World War II, the U.S. government used movies, magazine articles and posters — like the one of “Rosie the Riveter” — to persuade women to contribute to the effort overseas. more
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Officials broke ground March 4, 2025, for the 147-acre, 27-lot Milford Corporate Center. This week, City Council approved two change orders with contractor George & Lynch for electrical and paving work during the project's first phase.
Extra money OK’d for electric, roads at Milford Corporate Center
Milford City Council on March 2 unanimously approved nearly $900,000 worth of change orders for electrical and asphalt work at the Milford Corporate Center. more
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This drawing shows the proposed layout of three handicapped-accessible restroom units in a prefabricated building, which Milford officials hope can be installed by this summer on South Washington Street, near the Riverwalk.
Milford council OKs 3-stall option for Riverwalk restroom
Milford City Council voted 5-2 on March 2 in favor of installing a prefabricated public restroom with three gender-neutral stalls on the east side of South Washington Street, south of the Riverwalk. more
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Sussex County, eight municipalities to receive land use update assistance
DOVER — Eight municipalities and Sussex County will receive technical assistance and access to planning consultants to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the … more
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Yakelin Morales Perez prepares her scrapple dish Feb. 25 during mid-term exams for her culinary class at Food Bank of Delaware in Milford.
Food Bank culinary students make the most of scrapple challenge
MILFORD — Thirteen budding chefs in Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School produced a dazzling array of dishes for their Feb. 25 mid-term exams, all featuring scrapple as the key ingredient. … more
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Candidates who wish to run for mayor or one of four City Council seats in Milford's April 25 election must register by Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Milford City Hall, 201 S. Walnut St. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/BRIAN TROMPETER
Multiple candidates running for Milford City Council
If a candidate-heavy ballot is a sign of an active community, then Milford qualifies — at least in two wards. more
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This diagram shows the lane configurations and crosswalks of a roundabout that will be built over the next five months at Airport and Canterbury roads in Milford.
Wintry weather delays opening of Milford roundabout by a month
MILFORD — Motorists who since last fall have been using detour routes because of roundabout construction at Canterbury and Airport roads will need to wait another month before that intersection … more
Kent County Levy Court has unanimously approved a proposal by Berean Community Church, west of Milford, to build an addition to the existing church, plus a sanctuary building, a family center, ministry housing, an athletic field and other facilities.
Levy Court OKs expansion plans for Milford church
Kent County Levy Court on Feb. 24 gave unanimous conditional use approval for the Milford-area Berean Community Church to conduct a major expansion of its facilities. more
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