Hersch Belgians Compete In The North American Belgian Championship
Duane and Sara Herschberger (HerscH Belgians) of rural Milan, Missouri, descended upon the Illinois State Fair Grounds in Springfield, Illinois, from Tuesday, September 24 – Saturday, September 28, 2024, where they competed alongside over 200 other exhibitors and over 700 other horses at the North American Belgian Championship (NABC). The NABC has been held every…
Read MoreMilan Homecoming Royalty Crowned
The Milan 2024 Homecoming Royalty was crowned at the pep rally on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Cal Hubbard Field. Seated in front, Queen Chase Trent, Candidate at Large (sophomore), parents, Jeff Trent and Krista DeRyke, escorted by Marcus Hunsaker, son of Brandi Trenter, and Rob Behrens. Second row, left to right: Ahmet Niasse,…
Read MoreCourt Voids Mayors’ Removal By Green City Council
By Nik Todorovich – Printed with permission from KTVO Channel 3 News GREEN CITY, Mo. — There are new developments in the David Fields vs. City of Green City lawsuit. On March 17, 2024, the Green City Board of Aldermen impeached and removed Fields from his position as mayor. The board cited misfeasance, malfeasance, and…
Read MoreMy Turn: National Newspaper Week
Did you notice something different about your newspaper today? The space above is intentionally blank to ask our readers to think about this question: What if your local newspaper suddenly disappeared? This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. Since 2005, nearly 3,000…
Read MoreFINIS WATT
FINIS WATT Finis Watt, 80, of Powersville, MO passed away at the Boone Hospital Center on Monday, September 30th, 2024. Finis Watt was born in Newtown, MO on May 21st, 1944, the son of Marvin J. and Beulah Fern (Mongomery) Watt. After graduating from Green City High School in 1962, Finis earned a teaching degree…
Read MorePATRICIA “PAT” DOROTHY PARSONS
PATRICIA “PAT” DOROTHY PARSONS Patricia “Pat” Dorothy Parsons, born on March 4, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, to John and Dorothy Wiedmann, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pat led a diverse life, working in various roles that reflected her adventurous spirit. Prior to retirement,…
Read MoreRUTH IVORINE (DOWNING) PIESKE
RUTH IVORINE (DOWNING) PIESKE Ruth Ivorine (Downing) Pieske passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 94. Ruth was born August 27, 1930, to Stella Ivorine (Livingston) and Robert Edwin Downing just north of Green City, MO. On June 28, 1950, Ruth married Amos Pieske and they made their home in Butte, Montana…
Read MoreJacob Search Named Outstanding Young Operator Award
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) Water Plant Operator, Jacob Search, received the Outstanding Young Operator of the Year Award from the Missouri Water and Wastewater Conference in Columbia, Missouri on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Jacob Search has been employed with the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission’s water treatment facility in Milan, Mo…
Read MoreSCMH Health Care Career Day Held At Milan C-2
In response to the healthcare shortages, particularly in rural regions, Sullivan County Memorial Hospital has established an annual program aimed at introducing local high school students to the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available within the healthcare sector. On Friday, September 27th, Sullivan County Memorial Hospital teamed up with Milan C-2 Schools for our annual…
Read MoreSullivan County Celebrates 4-H Week On Oct 6-12
4-H is a fantastic organization that brings together youth, families, and caring adults to foster personal growth, community involvement, and lasting friendships. Each year, National 4-H Week is celebrated by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. This year we are looking…
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