Jacob White Wins State In Wrestling
Jacob White of Milan and a member of the Trenton Bulldogs Wrestling team won the 113 lb District Championship which qualified him to compete in State for the 2ncd consecutive season. Jacob went on to win State defeating Waylon Adkisson of Centralia in the championship. He is the son of Brian White and the…
Read MoreNORMA MAXINE (CLARK) PURDY
Norma Maxine (Clark) Purdy, 94, of Harris, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. Norma was born on May 22, 1930, near Half Rock, Missouri to Loyd Clark and Gussie (Curtis) Clark. She was Baptized in June of 1946 at Half Rock…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Fifth Straight District Title
Green City remained unbeaten on the season with a 74-58 win over a tough Atlanta Hornet team in the boys championship game of Class 1, District 11 at Green City. Tristin Harrison sank a Gopher three ball, opening a ten point lead at the 3:14 mark of the second quarter. Second ranked Green City (27-0)…
Read MoreGophers are Conference Champions
The Green City Gophers win their conference championship with a win over Bucklin- Macon County at Green City on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Pictured front row (left to right: Jaden O’Haver, Noah Tipton, Ty Hall, Xander Salas, Preston Balfany, Tristin Harrison; back row (left to right): Matt Ayers, head coach, Eastyn Kray, Cooper Taylor, Connor…
Read MoreLady Gophers Win Conference
Green City Lady Gophers win conference championship with a win over Bucklin- Macon County at Green City on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Pictured front row (left to right): Tatum Salas, Lily Crist, Macy Jeffries, Clare Gordon, Milly Ortega; back row (left to right): Matt Ayers, ast. coach, Donovan Edwards, ast. coach, Brooklyn Holt, Braleigh Kincanon,…
Read MoreLocal Fire Departments Receive Donation
Colton Hardy, owner of The Milan Mower Shop, presented a Stihl saw to the Milan and Milan Rural Fire Departments to aid in grain bin rescues. Pictured left to right are Larry Dorsey- MRFD Assistant Chief, Zach Brewer, Nick Smith, Colten Hardy, BJ McDonald, MFD Assistant Chief, Mike Hamblin, Zach Hoover, MRFD and MFD Chief,…
Read MoreGreen City Gophers Win Championship At La Plata
By David Sharp Green City (20-0, Ranked 2nd in Missouri Boys Class 1) Got past a 33 point effort from Canton senior Preston Brewer along with improved scoring balance during a 76- 63 win over Canton (17-5) in the boys championship game of the February 3-8, 2025 La Plata Invitational Tournament. Ty Hall paced three…
Read MoreAudit of Sullivan County Financial Statements Identifies Oversight Issues
County Officials Implement Corrective Actions February 2025— Milan, MO: An audit of Sullivan County’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, revealed issues with budgetary compliance and federal expenditure reporting, highlighting the need for improved financial oversight. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC on behalf of Missouri State Auditor Scott…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Superintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing in on the impact of these proposals on public schools. Funding Increases and Concerns…
Read MoreCity of Milan Cancels 2025 Swimming Season Due to Critical Infrastructure Repairs
Milan, MO – The City of Milan has announced canceling the 2025 swimming season at the Milan Municipal Swimming Pool. This difficult decision was made due to the urgent repairs needed to address the facility’s aged infrastructure. The City’s top priority is their residents’ and visitors’ safety and well-being. A thorough inspection and assessment determined…
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