🌱 Which Milford officers just moved up the ranks—and why it matters
Morning Milford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Milford officers just moved up the ranks—and why it matters
- How three new homes are reshaping one Milford neighborhood this winter
Also on today's calendar: ✨Manifestations & Vision Board Creations Workshop with Miss Coexist! and 1 more event.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Milford? Post it to Milford photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 54, low: 48.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 60 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milford Police Department Boosts Leadership with Officer Promotions • TV Delmarva Channel 33 (tvdelmarva.com) — Milford residents will see some new leadership within their police department as three officers earn promotions in the Patrol and Criminal Investigations divisions. Chief Ashe says the changes are meant to strengthen leadership and support career growth, aiming to keep experienced officers in key roles that impact daily public safety around town. 
• Three Milford families celebrate new beginnings (wmdt.com) — Three local families are moving into newly built Habitat for Humanity homes on McColley Street, expanding affordable housing options right in downtown Milford. City leaders say the nine-home project will help more residents achieve homeownership, while homeowners praise the stability, safety, and community spirit they’ve found in Milford.
📸 Around Milford
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Milford Buccaneers vs Dover Middle School
Milford Central Academy, 1021 N Walnut St, Milford
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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✨Manifestations & Vision Board Creations Workshop with Miss Coexist!
Stone and Sage Holistic Healing Center , 206 N Walnut St , Milford
2:00 pm -
City Council Meeting - CANCELLED
Milford, DE Calendar , 201 S. Walnut St. , Milford
6:00 pm -
City Council Meeting
Milford City Meetings , 201 S. Walnut St. , Milford
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
📣 Milford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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KSI-LEP Field Trip (Milford)
Greenwood Public Library Children's Room,
10:30 am -
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
13482 Rd 240 , Ellendale
3:00 pm -
Special Meeting
Ellendale Town Hall , 300 Mc Caulley Ave , Ellendale
6:00 pm -
Planning & Zoning Meeting
Ellendale Town Hall , 300 Mc Caulley Ave , Ellendale
7:00 pm -
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
201 S Walnut St , Milford
10:30 pm -
Crochet Together!
Greenwood Public Library Conference Room,
1:00 pm -
Read to the Dogs
Greenwood Public Library Children's Room,
4:00 pm -
Milford Buccaneers vs Saints Peter & Paul Sabres
Milford Central Academy , 1021 N Walnut St , Milford
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a local, Milford area store that carries silken or soft tofu.
Can find firm but that doesn’t work in my MaPo tofu recipe. (Nextdoor The Hollys) - What’s for dinner peeps?
How about fresh mule run meats pork chops wasn’t even frozen yet!!! And eggs? Yumm stay safe (Nextdoor Kirby / Beaver Dam Road)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Milford. Apply here.
- Perdue Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Superintendent - 2nd Shift - $10,000 Bonus in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harrington
- New Frederica EMS building ribbon cutting ceremony set for Tuesday (wboc.com)
- Delaware lights up the season with breathtaking displays (delawareonline.com)
Milton
- Milton Elementary classes recognize veterans' service and sacrifice (capegazette.com)
- Murray resigns as acting federal attorney (capegazette.com)
- Milton police respond to suspected explosive device (pnj.com)
Georgetown
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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