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Jacob White Wins State In Wrestling
Jacob White of Milan and a member of the Trenton Bulldogs Wrestling team won the 113 lb District Championship which qualified him to compete in State for the 2ncd consecutive season. Jacob went on to win State defeating Waylon Adkisson of Centralia in the championship. He is the son of Brian White and the…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Fifth Straight District Title
Green City remained unbeaten on the season with a 74-58 win over a tough Atlanta Hornet team in the boys championship game of Class 1, District 11 at Green City. Tristin Harrison sank a Gopher three ball, opening a ten point lead at the 3:14 mark of the second quarter. Second ranked Green City (27-0)…
Read MoreAudit of Sullivan County Financial Statements Identifies Oversight Issues
County Officials Implement Corrective Actions February 2025— Milan, MO: An audit of Sullivan County’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, revealed issues with budgetary compliance and federal expenditure reporting, highlighting the need for improved financial oversight. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC on behalf of Missouri State Auditor Scott…
Read MoreMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe Outlines Bold Education Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a sweeping set of education proposals in his 2025 State of the State address, emphasizing record investments in K-12 education, increased school choice, and a call for modernization of the state’s school funding formula. Kehoe’s vision prioritizes strengthening public schools while expanding educational options…
Read MoreHospital Wins Judgement Against Local Pharmacy
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Summary DRAFT – December 19, 2024 – A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on December 19, 2024, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 12:39 PM. Trustees present were Bill Lewis, Jim Heaton, and Angie Curtis. Also present were…
Read MoreLocust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site Moving to New Location
Submitted by Tisha Holden JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site closed to the public starting at noon Dec. 24, 2024, to prepare for the bridge’s movement to Pershing State Park. Along with the historic site’s closure, the Locust Creek Boardwalk and Riparian Trail in the day-use area at Pershing State…
Read MoreNeff and Heavy Pressure Win Junior Polebending at American Quarter Horse Championship
On November 3, Rick Neff and his horse, Heavy Pressure, won the Junior Polebending at the American Quarter Horse Championship show in Oklahoma, City. Polebending is a test of speed and agility where you run down the arena, weave a six pole pattern up and back, then run home. “I ran Pressure one step past…
Read MoreDoak Honored With Legend Award
The 2024 Tri-Rivers Legend from Milan started making an impact on Milan Athletics in 1997 when he started coaching his daughter Hillary’s summer Tball team. He has been on the baseball diamond and the sidelines of the basketball court countless times since, coaching not only his own children, but often volunteering his time for kids…
Read MoreNational Rural Health Day Proclamation Signing
Representatives from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, Sullivan County Health Department, and Sullivan County Ambulance District are shown alongside the Sullivan County Commissioners as they officially sign a proclamation in honor of National Rural Health Day, which was observed on November 21, 2024. National Rural Health Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of…
Read MoreMilan FFA Wins National Knowledge Contest
Submitted by Jarred Sayre MILAN FFA – Welcome to the field of the Milan FFA 2024 Missouri State Winning Knowledge Team. The team qualified to compete at the 2024 National Invitational Quiz Contest. On Tuesday, October 22, 2024 they competed at Nationals winning the 2024 National FFA Knowledge contest. All four team members were ranked…
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