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Green Castle Labor Day Parade Grand Marshals
2022 Grand Marshals of the Green Castle Labor Day parade are shown above. The are Wilma Elsea (left) and Virginia Athon (right). Look for more parade photos on Page 8. Photo by Brenda Linder
Read MoreMilan Christian Church Pastor Publishes Book Following Study on Widows in Nigeria
By Echo Menges When Dr. Sung Bauta began researching and writing his theological dissertation in pursuit of his PHD at Asbury Theological School in Wilmore, KY, he was unaware of the spiritual and cultural journey he would undergo. Bauta began writing his dissertation in 2017 when he took a three-month trip to Northern Nigeria to…
Read MoreLivestock Legacy
By Jason Jenkins This article was originally produced and published by MFA Oil Company in Momentum magazine. This story is being reprinted with permission. Growing up in north Missouri’s Sullivan County, just a few miles from Green City, Trevor Shafer always felt his place was on the family farm. After all, the Shafers’ roots run…
Read MoreMissouri State Fair Exhibitor Places First in Barrels
Blake Eitel, a member of the Milan FFA Chapter, recently exhibited Hot Tabasco Tari at the Missouri State Fair. They placed 1st in Barrels and 2nd in Poles for 13 and over, 58 in and under. Blake is the son of Paul and Deanna Eitel. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan FFA Receives $5,000 Grant
Submitted by Erin Glarner, Bayer Milan, Mo August, 2022 – Local farmer Nick and Ashlee Taylor recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Milan FFA. Milan FFA will use the funds to help the students develop leadership skills, promote SAE’s and to continue to educate our community of the importance…
Read More‘Milan was dying’: A small Missouri town’s diverse resuscitation
By Connor Giffin, Courtesy of the Columbia Missourian MILAN — On Easter Sunday, about 100 worshippers filtered into a 150-year-old church in rural northern Missouri for a Spanish-language Mass. Lively hymns filled the room, echoing off of stained glass and reaching for the vaulted ceilings as the congregation sang along. At St. Mary Catholic Church…
Read MoreRardon Inducted into Ronald McDonald House Hall of Fame
Submitted by Connie Rardon Decker Rardon of Wheeling recently received a special plaque of recognition from the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. Decker turned in 203 pounds of tabs earlier this year and has been placed in their Hall of Fame. The presentation was made by Shelby Boze, Ashlee Smith and Mia Mueller of the…
Read MoreMilan City Council Pushes Forward on Infrastructure Funding
Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2022 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street, on July 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger,…
Read MoreGovernor Appropriates $30 Million Toward East Locust Creek Reservoir Construction
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission Press Release MILAN, MO – On Thursday, June 30th, Governor Mike Parson signed the appropriations bill containing a $30 million infusion into the Multipurpose Water Resources Fund (MWRF) continuing his steadfast support for the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR). Senator Dan Hegeman led in advocating for the funds in…
Read MoreSullivan County Health Department Celebrates 45 Years
On Friday, July 1, 2022, The Sullivan County Health Department gathered to celebrate its 45th Anniversary. Present on Friday were SCHD Board and Staff. SCHD is proud to serve such a wonderful community! From left to right Deborah Taylor Administrator, Sally Jones Board Member, Betty Stroud Board Secretary, Sarah Lewis Board member, Dr. Dale Essmyer…
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