Milford News

Brandi Nowakowski organized a large team from Vivian's Style to help raise money for MS research.

Kent County SPCA animal agents are investigating a potential animal cruelty situation after 94 cats and kittens needing medical care were recovered Friday from a Milford property.

Police in Milford say a pedestrian was killed early this morning when she was struck by a tractor-trailer. Police say the woman was attempting to walk across Route 113 at Route 14 around 4:20 a.m. when she was hit.

It happened Monday around midnight on Coastal Highway and Johnson Road in Milford, Delaware.

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford recently celebrated a ribbon cutting with Betty Lou's Restaurant in Milford.

Many people who have spent time in the Milton waterfront garden known as Waterview Gardens and owned by Libby Zando of Zando Designs have asked her, "Why would you and Bob ever leave this place"? or "When do you take time to enjoy the many unique garden settings?" Libby Zando and husband Bob Blayney own and have worked on this Victorian home with ... (more)

Cindy Phillips, representing American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary near Oak Orchard, presents poppies to members of Sussex County Council during the May 8 meeting.

DART First State will begin its 2012 Resort Transit bus service Thursday, May 24.

The white sandy beaches and the beautiful blue ocean are not the only reasons to visit Delaware beach resorts.A The beach area has some of the finest art galleries in the state, supported by such outstanding groups as the Rehoboth and Mispillion Art Leagues.A In fact, the city of Milford, just a short drive north of Delaware's geach resorts, is ... (more)

Some local residents say the Cape Region will be more attractive and economically stable if a regional plan for growth is developed.

Marilyn Monahan, executive director of the Reading ASSIST Institute in Wilmington and Milford, recently announced that Tom Chilton was awarded the Linda Reddick Award for outstanding volunteerism at its Downstate Champions of Literacy Luncheon at The Buttery on May 4. Chilton has provided valuable service to RAI and Lulu Ross Elementary School in ... (more)

Anne Jenkins, a South African born writer, artist and owner of the Anne Jenkins Art Gallery in Milford, Delaware, a short, 10-minute drive from Delaware beach resorts, proudly announces "The Vukuzakhe Project."A Vukuzakhe means "standing up and doing it for yourself" in Zulu.A The fund-raising effort benefits the Amandawe Support Group, which ... (more)

Monday, parents wanted to know why this is becoming a trend after current superintendent, Kevin Carson announced he's resigning at the end of July.

A Milton mother charged in her daughter's death was in court Wednesday. 46-year-old Leslie Laughlin pleaded guilty to giving her 17-year-old daughter prescription drugs - leading to a fatal overdose.

More than 22,000 Sussex County residents - 12 percent of the population - are hungry.

A Harrington man has been accused of damaging eight cars and punching several people at the Super 8 motel in Milford.

Downtown Milford Inc. will kick off the downtown Farmers' Market's fifteenth year beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 5. With a focus on local, quality produce and products,it provides an opportunity for the Milford community to come together and enjoy shopping for a variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants, baked goods, ... (more)

Sussex County's budget is looking good nine months into the year, reported Finance Director Susan Webb this week.