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Locals Taking a Stroll: People walking on the green in downtown Milford.

Walking With the Lights

Local Lamplight Stroll Reaches its 19th Year
Melissa Santos and Annabel Wardman | December 8, 2021

     December is here, and the city of Milford is ready to spread holiday joy. This year marks the 19th Annual Downtown Lamplight Stroll, an event in which citizens gather downtown to celebrate the beauty of the city and its small businesses. This event took place on December third from five p.m....

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The Giving Tree: Located at Live Oaks Elementary School. Photo Courtesy: Darlene Koosa, December 3, 2021.

Giving Back With the Giving Tree

Kylee Payne and Zach Worzel | December 8, 2021

     The Giving Tree is a seasonal tradition in Milford’s elementary schools that aims to teach selflessness and generosity. The event was introduced to Milford in 2005 and has become a memorable fundraiser ever since.      The annual tradition assists families in the Milford school system...

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Red (Taylor’s Versions): Album cover of Taylor Swift’s rerecording of Red that was released in 2021.

(Taylor’s Version)

Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | December 7, 2021

     Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter who is well-known for her music and her creative song lyrics. In 2012, Taylor Swift released her popular album, Red, which reached millions of listeners over the years. On November 12, 2021, Swift released a 30-song album that included re-recordings...

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Parked Parade: A parked car outside of a Christmas parade.

Wisconsin Catastrophe: Killing Six, Leaving More than 60 Injured

Luke Cruz and Tyler Vinhais | December 7, 2021

     The Waukesha Christmas Parade has been a holiday tradition for over half a century, bringing together the community of Waukesha in Wisconsin. The 59th annual Christmas parade was held on Sunday, November 21, 2021, with the theme being comfort and joy.      This year’s parade was not so...

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Christmas trees at the Sundae House location.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Of All the Trees, There's Not Enough
Colleen Ardolino and Julia Deicicchi | December 7, 2021

     Here comes the holiday season, but it is not so jolly for Christmas tree distributors.       There is an alarming tree shortage across the United States, affecting the holiday season. Climate change, deforestation, and wildfires are the cause of this shortage. With this, many are concerned...

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Moulin Rouge: Moulin Rouge stage right before a show. Photo Courtesy: Casey Wiederhold, September 24, 2021 .

Broadway Back in Action

Jenna Supple, Staff Writer | December 6, 2021

     At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Broadway was one of the first places to close, and returning to the stage has its own complications.      During quarantine, multiple shows were cancelled and would supposedly not return to Broadway, including Beetlejuice and Mean Girls. However, stage...

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Frank Tupka and his friend Bobby working on a 1976 Pontiac LeMans. Photo Courtesy: Frank Tupka, September 7, 2021.

Car Chip Concerns

A Microchip Shortage Causes Car Prices to Soar
Cal Wrigley and Brian Massey | December 3, 2021

     Over the course of recent months, local car dealerships have been struggling to receive the newest models of cars due to a severe microchip shortage. These shortages have left many people pursuing new cars frustrated and many dealerships concerned, as the demand for new cars have sharply increased.   ...

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Photograph of Officer Taylor sitting at his desk with his fake dog.

SRO Called to Duty

Gavin Fanelli, Staff Writer | December 2, 2021

     The School Resource Officer program (SRO) is a nationally accepted program involving the placement of sworn law enforcement officers within the educational environment.       SRO Officers are trained to take on the role of enforcing laws, offering support as a mentor, and serving as an...

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Gmart Shelf: Snack shelf at Gmart.

G Mart: Hoping for Change

Cynthia Pan and Fiani Lin | December 2, 2021

     Everyone has a go-to grocery store they shop at, a place to purchase the ingredients needed to make their favorite dishes. But how many are aware of what happens behind the scenes and the challenges these grocery stores face?       Currently, inflation, food shortages and labor shortages...

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From Our Family to Yours Light Show: More info on this display can be found at https://www.facebook.com/fromourfamilytoyourslightdisplay/ Photo courtesy: Jerry Payne November 10, 2021.

‘Twas the Lights Before Christmas

Celebrating the Holidays with Decor
Kylee Payne, Staff Writer | December 1, 2021

     As Christmas nears, holiday music plays on every radio station, Christmas lists are sent out in the mail, and trees and lights appear in almost every house. The Christmas countdown begins. Every year, Milford shines extra light on the holiday season through its abundance of light displays throughout...

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Riley Grunow, Kyra Umbreit, and Ginger Schmidt posing for a photo at a meet. Photo Courtesy: Shea Carrol, January 2021.

Leaping into the Season

How the Gymnastics Team Prepares
Julia Deicicchi and Colleen Ardolino | November 30, 2021

     Winter is approaching, and the gymnastics team is ready to round-off back handspring themselves into the season. Formally known as the Foran Gymnastics team, the team has renamed themselves JAF Gym, and they are ready to show off their skills at this year's meets.       Gymnastics is often...

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The Final Countdown: The clock ticks to the end of the Lyman Hall game earlier this season.

Remembering the Season: The End of Fall Sports

Katharine Harrison, Overall Manager | November 30, 2021

     As fall comes to an end, so do Friday night lights and Monday evening volleyball games. Athletes, coaches, and fans alike have mixed feelings at the end of the season.      Many teams are back to a more normal season following the pandemic last year, when many sports had shortened seasons...

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