Seeds of Need
DOVER — Shamikia Ewell spends her work days tending to children at a day care facility. She’s devoted to caring for her own kids too, and that’s a struggle when making $12 per …
The Food Bank of Delaware in Milford hosted a packing opportunity to kick off the Do More 24 Delaware campaign Wednesday.
MILFORD—Citizen’s outcry turned into allowing Annette Billings to keep her property. Many people were left confused and did not know what the facts of the case were. It all …
MILFORD—After about a month-long fight with the city of Milford, Annette Billings will get to keep her property that was in the process of being condemned through eminent domain for a bike …
MILFORD—The city of Milford has grown to know the name Annette Billings. She is a Milford native fighting to keep her property in a legal battle of eminent domain. The city is attempting …
Anyone involved with the Food Bank of Delaware will more than likely know the name Frank Coverdale. Known as “Fresh” to most, he has served the agency for about 20 years as a mobile pantry driver, helping as many residents in Delaware as he can.
MILFORD—Downtown Milford has new leadership as February has quickly begun. Sara LeBright is the new interim director for Downtown Milford Inc. following the announcement that former …
MILFORD—Charcuterie is a growing phenomenon that will now be available in downtown Milford. The Cured Plate held their grand opening yesterday with a ribbon cutting. They also served …
MILFORD— The Milford School District proposed a plan for student success in the coming years. At the district’s board meeting on Jan. 22, the ‘Building our Future’ plan …
South Walnut Street in Milford just got a little bit sweeter. After opening its doors Dec. 2, 2023, Stewart’s Gourmet Candy & Snow Cones held a ribbon cutting Saturday afternoon. The family-owned and -operated establishment offers a variety of treats, including freeze-dried candies, chocolate-covered gummy bears, jelly beans and snow cones.
Studio B, a print shop that offers booklets, posters, business cards and banners, has opened for business on Northeast Front Street in Milford.
It was way back in 1946 that Harvey and Violet Marvel opened Milford's Marvel Agency, running the realty business from their home.
Elks Lodges have become known as places that bring the community together in ways that create a lasting impact.
MILFORD— The city of Milford held an open house on Tuesday night to inform the public about the project at the Public Works Facility. People came and expressed their concerns and thoughts as …
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The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on via continuing education about his impact during the time of the civil rights movement. To that end, the Milford Museum held a “Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” event Saturday at the Milford Public Library, during which the Rev. Dr. John Moore Sr. of Magnolia recited Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and others.
Holistic health is a growing concept that can now be found on North Walnut Street in downtown Milford.
           Melissa LeGates has conquered life in a way only a handful of people will experience. …
The Milford Public Library’s holiday fundraiser is back again. This year’s charity event will benefit Milford Advocacy for the Homeless, which intends to use the funds to buy protective items to guard against the winter cold.
13 years ago, classmates from Avenue Preschool in Milford gathered for a group photo in a parent’s backyard. This month, they got back together to recreate the shot, a moment that came with lots of nostalgia — and plenty of hugs.
The Greater Harrington Historical Society is far short of its fundraising goal to ensure thousands of fallen veterans are honored this year — ahead of a fast-approaching deadline.
The Caraballos have made the Fleming Mansion their home. Sometimes it seems as if the century-and-a-half old building doesn't want them there.
The 85th Milford Community Parade kicked off Wednesday evening. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors.”
The city presented three locations to city council on Wednesday that could host a transitional housing community modeled after the one that launched this year in Georgetown.
From its humble beginnings 45 years ago, Harrington Heritage Day has become one of the most anticipated and highly attended events in the area! And at its heart, it is a festival celebrating …
MILFORD — When Karen Barner was growing up here in the 1970s and early ’80s, downtown business owners were mostly White. …
Milford hiker completes Appalachian Trail in 117 days By Gwen Guerke Special to the Delaware State News What, you might wonder, would make a grown man leave home to hike 2,198.4 miles on the …
Gary Shirey owns and operates Bub’s Grubs, from which he has proudly served what he calls the best cheesesteaks in Delaware. The business is a testament to how the Lincoln resident was able to turn his life around.
1776 was a busy year for Delaware, and not just for the reasons you may be thinking. As the state’s pick to coordinate programming for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, it is Margaret Hughes’ job to tell it all.
“Beautiful” is the only word the Milford Garden Club could use to describe their July pick for garden of the month. Steve and Toni Zeveney’s garden in Shawnee Acres is full of “perfectly placed” flowers of a variety of colors, the club wrote in a press release.
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