2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.” According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances.…
Read MoreMilan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study
Milan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study APRIL 6, 2026 – Meeting Minutes – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp and City Administrator Crystal Bupp. Absent: Alderman Rebecca Bennett. Motion by Smith, seconded by Reger to approve the minutes. Vote: (all in favor). Motion by Smith, seconded by…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Approves Summer School, Salary Increases
Multiple staffing schedules updated; safety plan adopted MILAN, Mo. — The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved summer school plans, adopted a new emergency response protocol and updated multiple salary schedules during its regular meeting March 25. The board approved all items under new business unanimously. Summer school set for May–June The board approved plans for the 2026 summer school session, which will run 16 student attendance days from May 19 through June 12. Program details include a field trip to Chilli Bay and attendance-based incentives for students. The proposal was presented by ELL instructor Mary Jo Sawyer. “Stop the…
Read MoreLocal Teacher Named “Ag Educator of the Year”
Milan High School honored as Missouri’s Golden Owl Award® 2026 grand prize winner Columbia, MO– As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In Missouri, seven exceptional ag teachers were recently named as finalists of the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award® for their positive impact in the classroom and communities they serve. Of the finalists, Jarred Sayre, an agricultural teacher at Milan, Missouri was named Missouri’s grand prize winner and 2025-2026 Ag Educator of the Year. In partnership…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and the other scheduled for trial later this year in Adair County. Court records show that Cody Allen Murphy, 35, of Kirksville, formerly of Queen City, in case 24AR-CR00126-01, and Destiny Ann Stufflebean, also known as Destiny Ann Ferdig, 34, of Lancaster, formerly of Edina, in…
Read MoreANITA MARIE (ATCHISON) ARMSTRONG
Anita Marie (Atchison) Armstrong, 76, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her home. She was born March 16, 1949 in Benson, Minnesota, Anita was the daughter of the late Charles Leo and Dorothy Lorraine (Wilson) Atchison. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Joely Bachman; one grandson, Gage Bachman; one brother, Lee Atchison; four sisters, LaVina Sellman, Judith Halbe, Bonnie Burns, and Sheree Atchison; as well as one daughter-in-law, Gail Armstrong. On May 30, 1981 in Benson, MN, Anita was united in marriage to Milton Armstrong. Anita is survived by her husband Milton of…
Read MoreJOELY DENISE (WROBLESKI) BACHMAN
Joely Denise (Wrobleski) Bachman, 54, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia Missouri. Joely was born December 10, 1971 in Benson, Minnesota to Dennis Wrobleski and Anita (Atchison) Armstrong. She was united in marriage on September 4, 1993 to Donnie Bachman who survives. Joely was preceded in death one son Gage Bachmann, and father Dennis Wrobleski. She is survived by her mother and step-father Anita and Milton Armstrong of Kirksville, MO, son Chase Bachman, and one daughter Shaye Bachman both of Kirksville MO. She is also survived by two step-brothers and one step-sister-in-law,…
Read MoreRENA JEANETTE (HOPE) ARMSTRONG
Rena Jeanette (Hope) Armstrong, age 92, of Smithville, Missouri, passed on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Jeanette was born on July 3, 1932, to James Herbert and Hazel Irene (Downing) Hope in Green City, MO. She grew up in Green City and graduated from Green City High School in 1950. On July 20, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Ercel Armstrong in Green City. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1960, they moved to rural Smithville where they farmed and made their home. Jim passed away on June 6, 2012. Jeanette was a longtime member…
Read MoreCHARLOTTE (HUDNALL) MCCLAREN
Charlotte McClaren, age 88, of Milan, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on December 23, 1937, at home in Milan, Missouri to Ola Glenn Hudnall and Allie Mae Pierson. She was the third of five children. On September 6, 1952, she married Alfred Monroe White and to this union three children were born. Rick, Vicki and Vonda (deceased) White. On April 21, 1962, she married Lyle McClaren who preceded her in death. Charlotte worked at Con Agra Foods in Milan and retired after forty years.…
Read MoreMilan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year
Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year MILAN, Mo. — The City of Milan Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the second consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, crime reduction and community partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities that make significant efforts to reduce crime, strengthen law enforcement collaboration and build relationships with residents. The program also emphasizes proactive policing strategies and long-term public safety planning. Gov. Mike Kehoe said the program highlights communities that prioritize safety and create environments where families and…
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