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Marion Tops Regional Wage Rankings
Clark County Posts Lowest Average Weekly Wage in Northeast Missouri By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Marion County recorded the highest average weekly wage among eight northeast Missouri counties during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, based on employment covered by unemployment insurance programs,…
Read MoreHospital Hosts Second Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Submitted by Billie D. Ryals Milan, MO – The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser on Saturday evening, June 7, at the Milan Community Center, drawing nearly 175 attendees for an unforgettable night of mystery and entertainment. Following a catered dinner prepared by B and C Caterings, Purdin,…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store
Submitted by Brittani Maulsby MILAN, Mo. — The Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 5, 2025, to celebrate the grand opening of Ayerco’s new store at 620 North Pearl St. The store is owned by Ayers Oil Co. “Ayerco has been established in Milan since 1988, and to see them reinvest…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Class of 1965 Holds 60th Class Reunion
1965 CLASS REUNION – The Milan High School Class of 1965 held their 60th class reunion on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Elks Lodge in Milan, Missouri. Those attending were, front row, left to right: Linda (Knifong) Pauley, Milan, Pat (Booth) Gooch, Milan, Gayla (Harris) Hoffman, St. Louis, MO., Sandra (Yos) Jones, Lee’s summit,…
Read More$3,000 Reward Following Felony Property Damage
Reward Offered for Information Due to Felony Damage Caused to Construction Machinery Off of Finch Road Submitted by Ellen Hodge Recently three shots were fired into the radiator of a JD 7920 tractor from a rifle or handgun at an area just off of Finch Road where clearing activities are being performed in preparation for…
Read MoreOaks Wins Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – Grant Oaks of Harris won the Missouri FFA Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency award at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. Oaks is a graduate of Newtown- Harris R-III High School. He is the son of Justin and Stephanie Oaks. He is a member of the Newtown-…
Read MoreBeau Snyder Sets New Green City J.H. Record
Beau Snyder of Green City R-1 School broke the Junior High school record in the 1600 meter run of 5:19:06 at the Putnam County meet on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The previous record of 5:26:61 was from 2017 held by Many York.
Read MoreContractors Sought for Roy Blunt Reservoir Dam as Construction Phase Begins
MILAN, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) is moving forward with the construction of the Roy Blunt Reservoir Dam and is now seeking qualified contractors for the multi-year project. Following approval of its Acquisition and Procurement Plan, NCMRWC will implement a two-phase contractor solicitation. Phase 1 will prequalify general and specialty…
Read MoreSullivan Co. Municipal Election Results
City of Milan – North Ward Alderman Richard Head – 40 Non-certified write-ins – 1 Total votes – 41 City of Green City – North Ward Alderman Brenda Clark – 12 Jackie Kincanon – 1 Jason Kincanon – 1 Amy Hollon – 1 Laurie Leslie – 1 Total votes – 16 City of Milan –…
Read MoreBrinkley to Continue on MO Angus Association Board
These men and women were elected to serve on the Missouri Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2025 Missouri Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 22 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured seated from left are Roger Behlmann, Saint Paul, president; Tony Ward, Oak Grove, past president; Josh Gilbert, Oldfield, president elect; Holly Meyer,…
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