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From Sullivan County to Shiloh: Remembering the Men Who Built a Nation
Veterans Day 2025 marks 160 years since the Civil War— and 250 years since America’s founding draws near MILAN, Mo. — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, Sullivan County will mark this Veterans Day 2025 with a special sense of perspective— remembering the generation that fought not to found the nation,…
Read MoreBoyer Land Co. Gives Generous Donation to Milan C-2 Softball and Baseball Sports Complex
BOYER LAND COMPANY is shown with their generous donation of $5,000.00 to be applied to the seating and spectator areas for the new Milan C-2 softball/baseball complex located south of Milan. Pictured left to right: Ched Hurley, Milan C-2 Athletic Director, Jeff Kimmel, Carol Dunlap Martin, Duane Schnelle, Jason Courtney, Traci Fields representing Boyer Land…
Read MoreHistoric Agreement Protects Bat Habitat Near Roy Blunt Reservoir
MILAN, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) have finalized an agreement to establish a perpetual conservation easement around the Roy Blunt Reservoir to protect habitat for endangered bat species. The 1,644-acre easement, signed Thursday at Sullivan County Title in Milan, will mitigate for 1,236…
Read MoreJudicial Conference Honors Late Judge Tracey Mason-White
The Judicial Conference of Missouri formally recognized the life and service of the late Judge Tracey Mason-White during its annual meeting last month, adopting a resolution honoring her dedication to justice and the people she served. Judge Mason-White, who passed away late last year, was remembered for her integrity, compassion, and leadership both on and…
Read MoreVerimore Bank Donates Downtown Property to City of Milan
Submitted by Jenni Prado, Marketing Coordinator MILAN, Mo. (October 15, 2025) – Verimore Bank and the City of Milan are proud to announce the donation of a vacant downtown property from Verimore Bank to the City for future recreational development. This contribution demonstrates the Bank’s continued commitment to enhancing community well-being and strengthening Milan’s shared…
Read MoreSullivan County 4-H Honors Penny Bronk for 20 Years of Volunteer Service
Submitted by Hillary Robedeaux, University of Missouri Extension SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — Sullivan County 4-H proudly honors Penny Bronk for 20 years of outstanding volunteer service supporting the county’s youth. Earlier this spring, Bronk was nominated by the 4-H Advisory Board for induction into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing her decades of dedication…
Read MoreNew Missouri Department of Conservation Agent for Sullivan County
MDC Press Release Sullivan County, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) would like to welcome Agent Andrea Michelson to the Northeast Region, as the Sullivan County Agent. Michelson will be responsible for enforcing the state’s wildlife regulations, promoting outdoor education, and working with the community to protect and manage Missouri’s natural resources. Originally…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Schools Awarded $500,000 Grant
Grant to Fund New Ballfield Complex Submitted by Dr. Ashley Pauley Milan, MO – October 3, 2025 – Milan C-2 Schools is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant to construct a new baseball-softball complex that will serve students, families, and the community for years to come. The funding, provided by…
Read MoreMilan FFA Students Named National Finalists
FFA Members, Teams Vie for Selection to Compete in 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair Samuel Alvarez and Ethan Pearce of the Milan FFA chapter have been named finalists this year in the Social Sciences category in the Division IV of the National FFA Agriscience Fair. The team placed first in their division in April at…
Read MoreDeputy Cody Perkins Receives Life Saving Award
On November 29th, 2024, Deputy Cody Perkins responded to a residence in Sullivan County for a report of an adult male who was suicidal. While in route to the call, Deputy Perkins was notified the male subject had set the carpet on fire. Deputy Perkins arrived shortly after a Missouri Highway Patrolman. The residence was…
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