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Interim Public Administrator Sworn-In to Office
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — The Sullivan County Commission has appointed Ashley Hoselton as interim public administrator following the retirement of Joan Brummitt, who previously held the position and was arrested last year on allegations of financial misconduct. Hoselton was sworn in during a brief ceremony at the Sullivan County Courthouse. She will serve in the role until the Missouri governor decides whether to appoint a replacement or include the office in an upcoming election. Brummitt’s departure follows her 2025 arrest on felony charges accusing her of stealing from a person under her care while serving as public administrator.…
Read MoreTrooper Injured, One Dead and Several Hurt in Head-On Crash Near Green City
By Echo Menges GREEN CITY, Mo. — A Missouri state trooper was seriously injured and a Milan woman was killed Monday morning in a head-on crash east of Green City that left several others hospitalized, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 7:20 a.m. on Missouri Highway 6, about 1.5 miles east of Green City. Investigators said a 2006 Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound crossed the center line and struck a westbound 2023 Dodge Charger — a patrol vehicle — head-on. The Tundra overturned and came to rest on its side in the roadway. The Charger went…
Read MoreMilan Elks Serve Over 200 Christmas Meals
THE MILAN ELKS served approximately 209 carry out dinners on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in celebration of Christmas. Shown above are volunteer workers filling plates to be delivered. The proceeds are donated to the Sullivan County Nutrition Site. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Basketball Tournament to Begin Jan. 12
The Milan C-2 66th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament will begin on Monday, January 12 and run thru Saturday, January 17, 2026. There are 8 teams competing for the championship, Milan Wildcats, Green City Gophers, North Missouri Knights, Marceline Tigers, Putnam County Midgets, Trenton Bulldogs, Novinger Wildcats and the Brookfield Bulldogs in the girls and boys teams. GIRLS BRACKET In the girls bracket Green City, seeded 2nd, will play Novinger, seeded 7th, on Monday, January 12 at 7:30 in the high school gym. Winner goes to Wednesday, January 14 in the high school gym at 7:30 p.m. Loser will play Wednesday,…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
JANUARY Sheriff Roger Smiley retired after 16 years of service, and Scott Frazier was sworn in as Sullivan County Sheriff. The 65th Annual Milan Invitational Basketball Tournament began, featuring teams from across the region. Verimore Bank donated $12,500 to support the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Two Milan FFA members received $1,000 NEMO Cattlemen’s scholarships toward their education. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and North Missouri Drug Task Force arrested Curtis Harrel on narcotics and firearms allegations. The Milan Board of Aldermen accepted a real estate donation from Verimore Bank and carried out routine city business. Green City and Marceline…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: New Year’s Resolutions or Promises Made and Promises Kept
Another year has arrived, and with it, many resolutions will be made by people who know full well they will never keep them. The usual one is to lose weight. I’ve done that— maybe not as much as I should have—but 40 pounds over a couple of years was enough for me. Besides, I just looked it up: The Earth is spinning right now at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour. There’s probably no danger of my suddenly losing 10 pounds and being thrown into outer space, but why risk it? My resolutions are more like goals for the…
Read MoreRinging in the New Year, One Tradition at a Time
As the final seconds of the year tick away, people across the globe prepare to welcome the new year with traditions as varied as the cultures that celebrate them. Some rituals involve feasting. Others focus on reflection. Many are rooted in age-old beliefs about luck, prosperity and new beginnings. From fireworks in New York City to grape eating in Madrid, these customs reveal how the human desire for fresh starts is both universal and deeply personal. A World of Celebration In Spain, New Year’s Eve calls for a quick snack: eating 12 grapes at midnight — one for each chime…
Read MoreCommunity Raises More Than $15K for Milan Senior Center
MILAN, Mo. — The Sullivan County Senior Center received a significant boost this December as three local fundraising efforts brought in a combined total of $15,291 to support programs and services for older adults. The donations were presented on Friday, Dec. 19, by the Milan Elks Lodge and the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Each group coordinated separate initiatives aimed at supporting the center, which provides meals, wellness checks and social engagement opportunities for seniors across the county. The Milan Chamber of Commerce raised $10,100 through contributions from Chamber-affiliated businesses and community members. Efforts took place throughout the fall as part…
Read MoreMilan Girls Edge Brashear
By David Sharp Two evenly matched girls basketball teams put on a hard fought but clean battle for supremacy during December 16, 2025 varsity girls non conference basketball at Brashear. Brashear and Milan remained within a five point differential most of the way. Marian Dabney sank a three ball with three minutes to play in the game then popped two more clutch home run balls helping Milan (4-3) to a 41-39 win. Marian Dabney poured in a game high 26 Wildcat points. Mya Pauley sank two key third quarter field goals and finished with nine Milan points. Jasmine Cisneros scored…
Read MoreBrashear Boys Down Wildcats
By David Sharp A bigger and older Brashear Tiger boys team jumped out to an 8-4 lead in in December 16, 2025 varsity boys play at Brashear and powered to a 65-30 win over Milan in nonconference action. The Tigers (3-4) pushed the smaller Wildcats to the perimeter most of the night. Brashear led 13-9 with 3:10 remaining in the first quarter on Kienii Scott’s three point play. Brashear took off on a run to a 24-11 lead at the first break. Cade Erwin drove the lane for the final first quarter score. Brashear took the ball to the rim…
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