Peoples Savings Bank of Rhineland Announces Acquisition of farmbank
Submitted by Kyle Quick Hermann, Missouri June 23, 2025, Peoples Savings Bank of Rhineland, a leading provider of community-focused financial services, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire farmbank headquartered in Green City, MO, solidifying its position as a strong community bank in Missouri. The transaction, expected to close in December 2025 pending regulatory approval,…
Read MoreCelebrating Two Years of Being in Business
The Milan Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the Park-A-Way second anniversary on Thursday, June 5, 2025. “For roughly 85 years, Park-A-Way has been locally owned in Milan. Seeing community members native to Milan step in the entrepreneurial world and become business owners is inspiring, we are excited to spot light Junior…
Read MoreForest Grove Park Receives New Playground Equipment
By Phyllis Fleshman The Forest Grove Park in Milan received new playground equipment on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The old structure was installed in1998 and needed several repairs prompting the decision to purchase the new piece. The total price tag for the new project was just under $30,000 and was funded with money from the…
Read MoreWILLIAM HARRISON “BILL” SAYRE JR.
William Harrison “Bill” Sayre Jr. 84, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan. Bill, also known to many as Junior, was born on December 2, 1940, in rural Sullivan County to parents, William H and Ruth (Ross) Sayre. He spent all his life in…
Read MoreDOROTHY LEE HUNT RIDDLE
In Celebration of our Matriarch – The Little Engine that Could – and DID! You are our Hero Mom! Born Saturday, June 9, 1934, in Robeson County, NC, the 2nd child and only daughter of Daniel Worth and Latha Dell Carter Hunt, Dottie spent her early years in NC, moving to Virginia after high school.…
Read MoreMarion Tops Regional Wage Rankings
Clark County Posts Lowest Average Weekly Wage in Northeast Missouri By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Marion County recorded the highest average weekly wage among eight northeast Missouri counties during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, based on employment covered by unemployment insurance programs,…
Read MoreCarroll and Marilyn Walker to be Recognized as Green City Parade Marshals
Submitted by Silvia Christen The Green City Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Carroll and Marilyn Walker as the Grand Marshals of the 2025 July 4 Celebration. To know the Walkers is to know their deep appreciation for this community and the faith that has led them through their lives. Carrol grew up just…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates Nails By Ivon B One Year Anniversary
Submitted by Brittni Maulsby MILAN, MO.-The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Nails By Ivon B to celebrate her first anniversary on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nails By Ivon B is located at 105 East 2nd Street in Milan and is owned by Ivon Birruete. “We are excited to…
Read MoreSTEVEN ARTHUR TIPTON
Steven Arthur Tipton, 76, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Steve was born May 13, 1949 to Albert Earl and Jewell Tipton at Skiff Hospital in Newton, IA where he was born and raised. He attended High School where he graduated in 1967. After high…
Read MoreLINDA JANE (JENNINGS) LONG
Linda Jane (Jennings) Long was born on June 9, 1941, to Kenneth Warner Jennings and Esther P. Jennings. She went to be with Jesus on June 19, 2025. In 1961 she married David G. Long. Two sons; David Douglas Long and Tyler Neil Long were born and blessed them. Doug married Patty Palizzolo and Tyler…
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