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 …
The Food Bank of Delaware new 71,000-square-foot Milford Branch was officially opened with a ribbon cutting by the employee who had worked there the longest. Delaware dignitaries looked on as Frank Coverdale cut the ribbon as dignitaries watched during a brisk Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The ceremony capped a nearly three-year project to build a new facility to enhance …
ONLINE MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE EACH THURSDAY IN MARCH. PHOTO BY TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO/PEXELS. Whether youâd like to know more about sports medicine, the growth of telehealth or how anesthesiology works, youâll find a topic of interest in an online Mini Medical School that includes healthcare topics and trends. âWhatâs exciting about the program and the offerings …
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 …
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 …
 Sudler and Joan Lofland, owners of the Vineyard Shipyard and prominent members of the Milford community will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28 with a trip down memory lane. Joan said the couple decided they did not want a big celebration party to commemorate the event. âSudlerâs mother died around Christmas last year,â Joan said. âWe …
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 …
Naomi wraps up in a DBCC blanket after treatment (Photo credited to Luciana Solorio) By the end of 2021, 990 Delawareans will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer, a diagnosis that will forever change their lives. Sadly, another 160 will die of the disease. âIn our small and familiar state, these are likely people you and I know,â Francesca Vogel, …
Ruth Ann Minner. Photo courtesy of Delaware Public Archives. Former Governor Ruth Ann Minner, who served two terms as Delawareâs only female governor, died on Thursday, November 4. Minner overcame significant obstacles before being sworn in as governor and she was known for her toughness and strength. âShe was a leader who had a real common touch,â Governor John Carney, …
