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Green City Recognized as a Smart Rural Community

 By Jennifer Chrisman  Green City, Missouri 7/6/2023 The community leaders of Green City and NEMR hold a ribbon cutting to recognize Green City as a Smart Rural Community (SRC). NEMR was recently named a Smart Rural Community provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. As a result of NEMR’s national recognition, Green City is celebrated as…

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Fourth of July Pageant Royalty Crowned

 GREEN CITY PAGEANT – Front Row (L to R): Mini Miss Firecracker Amelia Robeson, Little Miss Sparkler Peightyn, Johnson, Miss Independence Abigail Treece, Back Row (L to R): Most Patriotic Kenzie Daniels, Miss Green City 4 th of July Kennedy Parrish, Teen Miss Liberty Clare Gordon. Photo submitted 

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Storm Damage in Sullivan County

 Heavy wind damage was reported from the west and north side of Sullivan County on Thursday morning June 29, 2023 as down gusts blew through the county. These pictures were taken from BB highway going north of Milan. There were also several reports from the Newtown/Harris area of storm damage. A garage at the residence…

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Grant Awarded to Green City FFA

 Submitted by Kristin Wood, MFA Oil  Columbia, Missouri – The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Green City FFA to assist with purchasing electrical supplies to provide electricity to the clay bird throwers and install LED lights at the trap shoot area. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that…

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Sullivan Co. Fair Queen and Junior Miss Crowned

 Submitted by Tennille Banner  An excited crowd was on hand for the 2023 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Thursday, June 29, 2023. There were four young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and three ladies vying for the Fair queen title.  Selected as the queen was Miss Kennedy Parrish. She…

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2023 Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Pageant

 By Tennille Banner  Thursday, June 29, 2023 will be a beautiful evening as 8 young ladies compete for the title of Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Milan Community Center. Admission is $2 and everyone is invited to attend.  There are three Sullivan County…

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New Playground Equipment and Benches at City Park

 By Belinda Essmyer  The Milan Forest Grove Park Board invites you to the city park to enjoy the new benches, infant equipment and swings, The park is located on Spring Street in Milan. You will find three new colorful benches to just sit and watch everyone play or just to enjoy a good book.  There…

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Governor Parson Announces Emergency Water and Hay Access for Farmers

 (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water:  Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to…

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Milan Class of 1973 Holds 50th Class Reunion

 MILAN CLASS OF 1973 HOLDS 50TH CLASS REUNION – The Milan Class of 1973 held their 50th class reunion on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the American Legion Building in Milan.  Those present were: front row, left to right: Pamela Stimpson, Shirley Ford, Vicki Daily, Mary Beth Crocker, Maridonna Snow, Judy Smith and Shelly Meek. …

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Linn County R-1 School Retirement Celebration Held

 Linn County staff celebrated three retirees at the end of the school year. Mr. Kerry Burkholder retired after 28 years of service, Mrs. Candi Gray with 31 years and Mrs. Charla Rehbein with 24 years. Lenita Rinehart and Jeana Sullivan made a quilt for all staff and students to sign for Mrs. Gray. (Photo provided…

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