Cole Takes Third Place for Creed Speaking and Leadership Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 23, 2025 — Memphis Cole of the Milan FFA Chapter placed third in the creed speaking leadership development event at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. Sixteen students from six districts were selected to compete at the state level. Contestants recite the FFA Creed. Speakers then answer a series…
Read MoreDe Leon Wins Diversified Horticulture Proficiency Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – Destiny De Leon of Ashland won the Missouri FFA Diversified Horticulture Proficiency Award at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. De Leon, a senior from Milan C-2 High School, is the daughter of Nelson and Rosa De Leon. She is a member of the Milan FFA…
Read MoreMilan FFA Knowledge Team Takes Second Place at State Convention
FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 23, 2025— The Milan FFA Chapter placed second in the FFA Knowledge leadership development event at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 52 teams in the competition. The team members are Jaylee Banner, Farah Trenter, Graeson Proffitt, and Jack Calderon. Banner placed second, Pollard placed 16th, Proffitt placed…
Read MoreMilan Elks Lodge Installs 2025 Officers
Milan Elks Lodge #2819 installed the 2025 officers on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Front row L-R: Patty Foster, Secretary, Scott Frazier, Lecturing Knight, Kris Good, Leading Knight, Melissa VanDusseldorp, Exalted Ruler, Steve Eddy, Loyal Knight, Angel Oder, Treasurer. Back row: Bill Reckrodt, Trustee, Dan Sylvester, Trustee, Mark Shaw, Tyler, Larry Rustan, Inner Guard, Lee VanDusseldorp,…
Read MoreCHARLES THOMAS COOPER
Charles Thomas Cooper, 64, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Charlie was born on July 29, 1960, in Milan, to George Henry and Annabel (Breeding) Cooper. In his younger years, Charlie spent time living in California and Washington State before moving back to Missouri…
Read MoreBEULAH “MISTY” CLARK
Beulah “Misty” (Nickell) Clark, of Climax Springs, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Beulah was the youngest of five, born to James Dewey and Hazel Mary (Coon) Nickell, on July 4, 1940 at the farm home near Milan, Missouri. Beulah was raised and educated in Sullivan County, first attending Eggleston rural school, then…
Read MoreGARY EDWARD LUNSFORD
Gary Edward Lunsford, 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home. Son of Glenn Lunsford and Emily McDonald, he was born December 14, 1934 at home, one mile west of Pennville, MO. He attended Victory Rural school until the 8th grade and then Green City High School,…
Read MoreCATHERINE JO CLARK-DICKERSON
Catherine (Cathy) Jo Clark-Dickerson, 71, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 2, 2025. Cathy was born in Milan on January 19, 1954, to Clinton and Carol (Yardley) Smith. She grew up in Milan and graduated from Milan High School in 1972. She lived in many places…
Read MoreCity Officials Sworn-In
Lisa Sharp, City Clerk; Daren Tucker, South Ward Alderman; Lesa Smith, West Ward Alderman; and, Richard Head, North Ward Alderman, during the swearing in of aldermen at the Milan City Council Meeting held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Milan City Hall. Submitted by Crystal Bupp
Read MorePAMELA KAY LUNSFORD
Pamela Kay Lunsford, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, in La Monte, Missouri with her family by her side. Pamela was born on October 31, 1954, in New Underwood, South Dakota to Almyra Betty Crouse and Truman Laverne Lunsford. Pamela graduated from Green City, Missouri High School with the class of 1972. In…
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