Milan Perfect, Green City Has One Defective Bus in Annual Inspections
MILAN — Milan C-2 earned a perfect rating, while Green City R-I had one bus listed as defective during the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. Milan presented 12 buses for inspection, and all 12 were approved during the initial inspection. No Milan buses were listed as defective or placed out of service. Green City presented 10 buses for inspection. Nine buses, or 90 percent, were approved on initial inspection, while one bus, or 10 percent, was listed as defective. No Green City buses were placed out of service. Buses with defective components must be repaired…
Read MoreBid Process To Build Roy Blunt Reservoir Back On Track
MILAN, Mo. – The Roy Blunt Reservoir bid process is open once again. Last fall, the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission pre-qualified an impressive group of general contractors and specialty contractors. The commission took the step of pre-qualification due to complexity of a portion of the dam and spillway construction. The commission was asked to stop the bid process for dam and spillway construction while one of three funding agencies resolved several policy issues. Had the process continued, those funds would have been imperiled. The commission was provided with direction and the bid process has been restarted. Olsson, the…
Read MoreCity of Newtown Impact Grant Media Pitch
The city of Newtown, Missouri, has received a $35,000 Impact Grant from Smithfield Foods to help transform a vacant bank building into a community park across from City Hall. “This project is about creating a place where our community can come together,” said Amy Peterson, mayor of Newtown and Smithfield Foods team member. “With the support of Smithfield Foods, we’re able to turn a long-vacant building into a space that will serve families and future generations.” The project is primarily funded through a Community Development Block Grant, with Smithfield’s contribution covering the remaining costs needed to complete demolition and construction.…
Read MoreMARY JANE COLLINS
Mary Jane (Ludwig) Collins, 93, of Harris, Missouri, and most recently of Hurst, Texas, passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2026. The daughter of Howard and Clara Hendriks Ludwig, she was born at home and delivered by her grandmother on March 29, 1933, in Valley City, North Dakota. She graduated from Valley City High School and attended Valley City State Teachers College. She was one of nine children born to Howard and Clara and lived in Valley City for most of her young adult life. On August 10, 1957, she married William Dennis Collins of Valley City, who preceded her…
Read MoreGARY D. HAMILTON
Gary D. Hamilton, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at the age of 81 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gary was born on March 22, 1945, the son of Edward and Mary Smith Hamilton in Trenton, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jerry Elaine Fairley, wife, Carol Leith George, and daughter, Jennifer Leith Lancaster. He is survived by son, Jared Hamilton, of North Webster, IN, grandson and granddaughter, Owen Thomas and Kinsey Leith Lancaster and son-in-law Matt Lancaster of Las Vegas NV, sister, Beverly Worl of Kansas City, MO, and Charlotte Henry Koenigsdorf…
Read MoreOLIVE KAY MORRIS
Olive Kay Morris, 95, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri. Kay was born on April 10, 1931, to Billie and Olive (Hoselton) Martin near Winigan, Missouri. She grew up in Winigan, graduating from Green City High School in 1949. She then earned an associate’s degree from Trenton Junior College in Trenton, Missouri. She started teaching at a rural school, where she rode her horse to and from school. Kay then worked at Milan Head Start from 1967 until she retired after 33 years of teaching. On June 8,…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding Support Staff Members of the Year
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize three outstanding individuals as the 2026 Support Staff Members of the Year. One honoree was selected from each local school district— Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown-Harris— for their exceptional dedication and service. Support staff members play an important role in the daily success of schools, helping create positive, safe, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and families. These individuals were selected for their hard work, commitment, and the meaningful impact they make within their school communities each day. The Sullivan County Education Association is made…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding New Educators with New Teacher of the Year Awards
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize two outstanding educators as the 2026 New Teachers of the Year. One honoree was selected from each participating school district—Green City R-1 and Milan C-2—for their exceptional early-career impact in the classroom. These educators have demonstrated strong dedication early in their careers, building meaningful relationships with students, collaborating with colleagues, and bringing enthusiasm and commitment to their school communities. Their efforts are already making a positive difference in the lives of students they serve. The Sullivan County Education Association is made up of local superintendents and community…
Read MoreHow Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm, along with Gurpreet Kaur, assistant research professor in the MU School of Natural Resources, and others, shows how excess water affects crops, soils and nutrient management, and outlines strategies farmers can use to reduce losses. Flooding submerges plants, while…
Read MoreNewtown-Harris State Track Results – Kinsley Allnutt and Remington Miller
Allnutt Earns State Runner-Up Finish in Javelin for Newtown-Harris JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Newtown-Harris brought home a state medal from the MSHSAA Class 1 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Kinsley Allnutt led the Lady Tigers with a runner-up finish in the girls javelin, placing second in Class 1 with a throw of 39.22 meters. The performance earned Allnutt all-state honors and gave Newtown-Harris one of the top finishes of the weekend. Remington Miller also competed at state for Newtown-Harris, placing 11th in the girls triple jump with a mark of 9.81 meters.
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