Sullivan County Public Administrator Charged With Eight Felonies
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County Public Administrator Joan Brummitt, 65, has been charged with eight Class D felonies accusing her of financially exploiting a disabled person under her conservatorship and stealing more than $5,800 from the individual’s bank account, according to court records. Brummitt faces four counts of financial exploitation of a person with a disability and four counts of felony stealing. The charges stem from four online transfers authorities say she made from the victim’s bank account into her own on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s probable cause…
Read MoreVERNON ORVILLE SEARCH
Vernon Orville Search, 90 years old, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Vernon was born on August 10, 1935, in Sullivan County, Missouri to Orville and Sylvia (Nations) Search. On August 11, 1962, he married Beverly Lawrence of Milan, Missouri, who survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Kevin Search, his sister, ViLetha (Search) Vance and husband, Thomas Vance, his brother-in-law, Gary Lawrence and wife, Clarice. Vernon is also survived by his son, Kirk Search, wife Christi, and grandchild Jaylee, all of Maryville,…
Read MoreArea Veterans Honored At Green City Lions Club
Area Veterans were honored last week at the regular meeting of the Green City Lions Club. Eight veterans were served as well as spouses and friends. Veterans shared stories from their time in the service and Veteran Greg Bailey surprised everyone with MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to take home at the end of the evening. The samples of the modern day C-Rations included Brisket, Chicken, Meatballs, and Vegetarian. The Lions Club is always proud to support our local veterans for their service.
Read MoreMilan C-2 GRC All Conference Band Recipients
Students from the Milan C-2 Band that were honored with GRC All-Conference were: left to right, Adrienna Hamblin, trumpet, Lillianna Perez, flute, Merkel Seddoh, flute, Maddie McCabe, trumpet, Amahi Caceres, trombone, Drew McAllister, trombone, Darelisse Aroche, clarinet, Ailen Callejo clarinet, Kiara Ramos, euphonium.
Read MoreChristmas in Novinger Set for November 22
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can prepare for the annual Christmas in Novinger event on Saturday, Nov. 22, when three shopping locations will offer a full day of browsing, gift-buying and seasonal festivities. Organizers say the long-running community tradition continues to draw visitors from across the region and serves as a kickoff to the town’s holiday spirit. The 39th Country Christmas Craft Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Novinger School on Highway 149. More than 70 booths will fill both gyms and surrounding hallways, including several first-time vendors. Handmade items will include quilts,…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to last week in general, and more accurately Nov. 11, Canada goose season reopened in what would probably be known as the regular goose season. Later in the year, after duck season closes, I’ll be left to hunt only Canada geese if I am to hunt…
Read MoreMARVIN RICHARD MORRIS
MARVIN RICHARD MORRIS Marvin Richard Morris, 89, of Milan, Missouri passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan. Marvin was born February 14, 1936 in Milan to Eddie and Edna (Fanning) Morris. On June 4, 1961 he married Karron (Bundridge) Morris, she preceded him in death in 2004. Marvin is also preceded in death by: his parents; two sons, Richard Lee Morris and Randy Dean Morris; two brothers, Donald (Virginia) Morris and Delbert Morris; sister-in-law, Shirley (Chess) Dunlap; brothers-in-law, Roger Bundridge and Randy Tolle. Marvin is survived by: two daughters, Carolyn (Kenny) Dowell of Milan…
Read MoreRhineland Bancshares to Acquire BancStar in 2026 Merger
RHINELAND, Mo. — Rhineland Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Peoples Savings Bank, announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BancStar, Inc., parent company of Bank Star. The boards of directors for both companies have approved the merger, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. After the transaction, BancStar will be merged into Rhineland Bancshares, with Rhineland remaining as the surviving entity. The combined institution will have approximately $992 million in total assets and 18 banking locations across Missouri. Mark Laune, president and CEO of Peoples…
Read MoreStudents Collect Food for Milan Senior Center
The Milan C-2 3rd and 4th grade classes and their teachers, Mr. Morgan Stephenson, Mrs. Jordan Swisher, Mrs. Jennifer Richardson and Miss Tyler DeWitt recently collected food to donate to the Sullivan County Senior Center.
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks In 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state averages in attendance, graduation, and career readiness. The MSIP 6 reports measure academic achievement, student growth, attendance, graduation rates, and how well districts prepare students for life after high school. The numbers reveal a story of resilience, strong community support, and steady academic progress throughout…
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