KATHERN HOLLON
Lura Lena Kathern Hollon, 87, of Milan, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri. Kathern was born April 7, 1939 in Reger, Missouri to Raymond Joseph and Lula Mary (Fanning) Smith. She married Bobby Dean Hollon on July 30, 1955, he preceded her in death on October 10, 1989. She later married Donald Creason on May 19, 1998, he preceded her in death in February of 2026. Kathern was also preceded by: Her parents; a granddaughter, Robbe Mae Brinkley; two grandsons, Tyson and Tyler Dearing; and several brothers and sisters. Kathern is survived…
Read MoreGamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Awards $200 Mini Grant to Milan C-2 Music Director
Submitted by Jean Page, Gamma Chapter Member The Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) is excited to announce that a Retired Teachers Mini Grant of $200 has been awarded to Andrew Gooch, the music director at Milan C-2 Schools. The funds will be used to purchase essential supplies for the elementary band program, such as reeds and neck straps, which will support the musical education of 5th and 6th grade students. The retired teacher mini grant was written by Gamma Chapter member Jean Page after hearing about the constant need of basic supplies for Mr. Gooch’s instrumental music program.…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Organizers said approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher. At one point, attendees lined up to get into the training as additional tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate the crowd. The training was…
Read MoreRALPH ORIN PORTER
Ralph Orin Porter, age 87 of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, died in his sleep on Monday, March 20, 2026 due to complications related to Alzheimer’s. Born in Green City, Missouri on December 15, 1938, Ralph grew up on the family farm alongside his sister Ann and parents Chloie Iona [Stickler] and Orin Beatty Porter. He was very proud of being one of the last group of students to attend the Pleasantville one-room schoolhouse. He later graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State) where he earned his Masters degree. He began his science teaching career in Keokuk, Iowa.…
Read MoreMilan Elks Lodge Installs New Officers for 2026-2027 Term
2026-27 officers were installed April 2, 2026. Front L-R: Kris Good, exalted ruler, Steve Eddy, leading knight, Scott Frazier, loyal knight, Angel Oder, treasurer, Patty Foster, secretary. Back row: Mike Caldwell, trustee, Melissa VanDusseldorp, trustee, Mark Shaw, inner guard, Larry Rustan, Esquire, David Oder, trustee, Dan Sylvester, trustee. Not pictured: Anne Cook, chaplain, Larry Cook, lecturing knight, Katelyn Sylvester, tiler, Lonnie Simpson, trustee. Elks Care, Elks Share. We look forward to raising and donating to worthy causes and supporting people and organizations in the upcoming year. Photo submitted
Read MoreLINDA JOAN HOSTETTER
Linda Joan Hostetter, 78, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, peacefully at her home in Gladstone Missouri. Linda was born on April 30, 1947, in Trenton Missouri, to Dale and Mildred (High) Smith of Harris, Missouri. On April 2, 1966, she married Larry Dean Hostetter of Harris and to this union two daughters were born. She is survived by her two daughters; Tracy Sloan and Wendy (Mac) Williams all of Gladstone, five grandchildren; Travis (Sami) Hostetter, Mikayla Williams, Gabrielle Williams, Tyree Hostetter and Mason Sloan, two great grandchildren; Isabela and Travis Hostetter Jr; brothers Randy (Debbie)…
Read MoreGrundy R-V Prom King and Queen
The 2026 Grundy County R-V crowned their Queen and King at the Prom held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton, Missouri. Kinsley Allnutt, daughter of Nicholas and Brenda Allnutt was crowned queen and Hayden Pipes, son of Jason and Brandi Pipes was crowned king. Photo submitted
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Prom King and Queen
Green City R-1 prom was held on Friday, April 24. At the Grand March, the Prom King and Queen were crowned. This year’s King was Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore. Queen was Jaryn Hatcher, daughter of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan Man Charged After Alleged Break-In, Hiding in Juvenile’s Bedroom Closet Following Facebook Messaging
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — A Milan man is accused of breaking into a home and hiding in a teen’s bedroom closet after initiating communication on the social network Facebook, according to court documents. Declan John Murphy, 21, is charged with one count of first-degree burglary, a Class B felony, and one count of enticement of a child in case No. 26SU-CR00060. According to a probable cause statement filed in the case, on April 22, 2026, a teenager reported receiving Facebook messages from Murphy. The juvenile allegedly told Murphy their age, but the messaging continued, including requests from Murphy…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could look ahead and see that the creatures had other ideas and were more concerned with mating than they were in me. Still, if I was careless, they would easily be spooked and just as quickly take off. Like all hunts, the closer I could get,…
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