Students Collect Food and Raise Funds for Milan Senior Center
Submitted by Haley Weter Milan High School participated in the “CAN-STRUCTION” canned food drive fundraiser, with all donations going to the Milan Senior Center. They teamed up to donate 1171 cans this year, just 59 shy of beating last year’s donation! The 8th Grade class donated the most cans per student, 303 cans total. They…
Read MoreMathes and Mensa Honored by MO Livestock Symposium
By Lois Bragg Andy Jackson announced that at the last Missouri Livestock Symposium committee meeting, Committee Chairman Garry Mathes and Committee Treasurer Oscar Mensa expressed their gratitude to the committee and as well that they were planning to retire from the leadership. Garry Mathes has a long track record with the Missouri Livestock Symposium and…
Read MoreLadycats Squeak Past Lady Tigers
The Milan Ladycats staved off a futile, upset minded, Scotland County Lady Tigers with a score of 49-47 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. They advanced to the Championship contest against the number one seed North Shelby Lady Raiders. Scotland County led early in the first quarter, but once the Ladycats grabbed the lead 6 to…
Read MoreWildcats Shut Down Young Rams
The Milan Wildcats butted heads with the Schuyler County Junior Rams, who were the seventh seed on Wednesday, December 4. The young Rams were a replacement squad for the North Shelby Team. The North Shelby Raiders were playing for the 8 Man State Football Title. Needless to say the young Rams are a very talented…
Read MoreDoak Honored With Legend Award
The 2024 Tri-Rivers Legend from Milan started making an impact on Milan Athletics in 1997 when he started coaching his daughter Hillary’s summer Tball team. He has been on the baseball diamond and the sidelines of the basketball court countless times since, coaching not only his own children, but often volunteering his time for kids…
Read MoreMilan Opens With Over-time Victory Over Novinger
The Milan Wildcats captured their first victory over the Novinger Wildcats on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. If you thought the girl’s season opening was exciting, the boys had to top the evening with an overtime contest. There was no lead larger than 5 points in the first half. Milan saw their advantage grow to double…
Read MoreVALINDA ANN DENNIS (NICHOLAS)
Valinda Ann Dennis (Nicholas) wife of Marvin Dennis passed away Thursday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 66 due to accidental causes. Valinda was born August 14, 1958, in Las Vegas city California to Russel and Ruby Swanger. She drove diesel trucks coast to coast for 20 years, worked as a waitress, and then…
Read MoreSCMH Rural Healthcare Hero
The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital recently celebrated National Rural Health Day recognizing Melba Fordyce as the 2024 Rural Healthcare Hero. Fordyce has served the SCMH Board of Trustees since 1997 and is the current Board President. She is shown with SCMH CEO Martha Gragg. Photo submitted
Read MoreChristmas On Main Encouraging Community To Shop Local
By Phyllis Fleshman Christmas on Main cards are available to pick up at any of the participating businesses, Ayerco, Builders Hardware, High Hope, Milan C-2 School, Northern Blooms, Richardson’s Supermarket, Sullivan County Farm Supply, The Mower Shop and USPS. The Milan Chamber Main Street board members will then collect the cards, verify and enter them…
Read MoreNational Rural Health Day Proclamation Signing
Representatives from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, Sullivan County Health Department, and Sullivan County Ambulance District are shown alongside the Sullivan County Commissioners as they officially sign a proclamation in honor of National Rural Health Day, which was observed on November 21, 2024. National Rural Health Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of…
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