Updated: By some estimates, the town of Milford may have nearly doubled its population of roughly 1,800 on May 29 as crowds of people keen to shed COVID-19 fears and enjoy free carnival rides streamed in for Milford Family Fun Fest.
Read More Updated: Milford Fest is back on the calendar for Saturday, May 29, though with a different name and different organizers.
Read More Updated: MILFORD — Several Milford volunteer firefighters attended the Monday evening, Feb. 10, Milford Town Council meeting to discuss the department’s urgent need for new air packs. According to Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines, the department’s current air packs, nearly 20 years old, are no longer compliant with state … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — The Milford Community Building was jam-packed for hours with revelers from the area enjoying the third annual Milford Block Party Saturday, Sept. 28. The four-hour event was sponsored by Harvest Coffee. Festivities inside the building included free hot dogs, popcorn, fruit, veggies and drinks; children’s crafts; … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Milford Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed attendees to the June 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council the wastewater rate hike will take effect in July. Residents will see the roughly $3 increase on their August bill. The average rate will be around $46.50. The June 10 meeting … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — The town of Milford was once again filled with visitors from all over Northern Indiana and surrounding states Saturday, May 25, for the 2019 Milford Fest. And, in spite of a brief, afternoon rain shower, attendees had fair weather for much of the day to enjoy … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — The Milford Lions Club will hold an all you can eat sausage, pancake and eggs breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the community building on Main Street in Milford. The money raised via donations will go toward community projects, with 10 percent … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Attendees to the 2018 Milford Fest certainly did not suffer from lack of options. Throughout the day one could enjoy carnival rides — including a ferris wheel, super slide, tilt-a-whirl and more — go shopping — either at the festival itself or among the numerous garage … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — South Bend’s long automotive history seemed to work to its advantage at the 2018 Milford Fest Car, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, Saturday, May 26, as South Bend native Doug Hanyzewski’s ’66 Ford Bronco garnered the Best of Show award. At the same time, two Studebakers, once … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — The 2018 Milford Fest Cutie Contest, hosted by the Milford Lions Club, crowned its king, queen, prince and princess Saturday morning in downtown Milford. After the first round, the judges picked a prince and princess from a group of 2-3 year olds. Garrett Landis, age 3, … Read More
Updated: MUNCIE — “It is one of those things you’re just happy and proud to be nominated,” said Jeri Seely, Milford, who received the 2018 Indiana Distinguished Lion Award, last weekend at the Indiana Lions State Convention, Muncie. She is the first woman to receive the award. Nominated by … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — There are no “races” to speak of in the upcoming primary election for Milford Town Clerk, Milford Town Council, Van Buren Township Trustee and Van Buren Township Advisory Board. None of the offices will be contested. Additionally, most of those running are either incumbents or have … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Tricia Gall, Lion’s Club member and organizer of the 2017 Milford Fest was all smiles Saturday evening as another successful Milford Fest was drawing to a close. “We had a great turnout,” she commented, “I saw a lot of happy faces — that’s what we want.” … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — For Milford residents Memorial Day weekend also brings the annual Milford Fest celebration organized by the Milford Lions Club. Milford Fest is made possible through the Lions, the Town of Milford, The Papers Inc., Beer and Jessop Amusements, Chore Time Brock, Phend and Brown and other … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — All of the hard work and preparation for the 2016 Milford Fest finally came to fruition for Tricia Gall and the Milford Lions Club, Saturday, May, 28, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. “It’s been a beautiful, busy day,” she enthused beside the merry-go-round, ferris wheel … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — While many consider Memorial Day weekend the official kickoff to summer, residents of Milford also associate the holiday with another tradition — Milford Fest. The annual event, sponsored by the Milford Lions Club, takes over the streets of downtown Saturday, May 28, with events taking place … Read More
