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Eitel Named Area Star Farmer at 94th MO FFA Convention
COLUMBIA, Mo., April 22, 2022 -The Missouri FFA Association recognized Blake Austin Eitel of the Milan FFA Chapter as the Area 3 Star Farmer at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Paul and Deanna Eitel. His advisors are Jarred Sayre and Allyson Buckallew. Area Star Farmers are chosen based upon outstanding production agriculture…
Read MoreMilan Chamber of Commerce Welcomes NEMR Fiber Internet
Submitted by Haley Weter The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and NEMR conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 15, 2022, to celebrate and welcome NEMR bringing fiber internet to Milan. “NEMR is excited to bring fiber optic internet to our Milan friends,” said Jennifer Chrisman of NEMR. “Fiber optic internet is capable of…
Read MoreGreen City R-1 School Announces Staffing Changes
By: David Sharp Citing health reasons, Green City head boys’ basketball coach and Athletic Director Donnie Fields has announced his retirement from teaching and coaching. Donnie Fields has led Green City to three consecutive Boys District boys’ basketball championships. “It seemed like it was time,” Donnie Fields told the Milan Standard. “I didn’t want to…
Read MoreCity of Milan Welcomes New Administrator
MILAN, MO. – The Milan City Council voted on Monday, April 4, 2022, to authorize an employment agreement with Crystal Bupp as the city’s next city administrator, effective April 6, 2022. “The City of Milan is excited to welcome Crystal as our next city administrator,” said Mayor Andy Herington. “Crystal’s institutional knowledge of our community,…
Read MoreMSHP Dive Team, MDC Search for “Hidden Evidence” at Elmwood Lake
By Echo Menges The Missouri State Highway Patrol is being tight lipped about what lead the patrol’s Dive Team to conduct a search at Elmwood Lake on Monday, April 4, 2022. According to MSHP Troop B spokesperson Corporal Justin Dunn, the search was conducted as a follow-up on information the patrol’s Division of Drug and…
Read MoreNew Renderings Released for ELCR Dam and Bridge
These renderings of the East Locust Creek Reservoir and Dam were produced by Olsson Associates, which are the lead engineers for the dam and spillway. Olsson and Associates are also under contract with MoDOT for the Mid-lake crossing bridges. These pictures are “renderings” of what the project could look like. According to the North Central…
Read MoreMunicipal Election to be Held Tuesday, April 5
Sullivan County, MO – The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 and a sample ballot for the various political subdivisions appear elsewhere in this week’s Milan Standard. There are some county-wide offices that are automatically filled because there is no opposition, and they do not have to appear on the ballot.…
Read MoreLocal Representative Rejoins MO Angus Board
These men and women were elected to serve on the Missouri Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2022 Missouri Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Feb. 26 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured seated from left are David Hunter, Fair Grove, past president; Kelly Smith, West Plains, president; Brock Meyer, Bowling Green, president…
Read MoreMilan C-2 School Board Adopts Four-Day School Week
Milan C-2 School District Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes February 16th, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. – STUDENT RECOGNITION: High School – Mr. Hostetter, HS Principal, introduced Mr. Jarred Sayre and Ms. Allyson Buckallew – MC2 Vo-Ag Teachers and they introduced five students that have obtained either State or Proficiency degrees through the Future Farmers…
Read MoreSullivan County Memorial Hospital Reports Blood Shortage, Mandate Challenges, Possible Partnership with ATSU at January Meeting
Submitted by SCMH CEO Dr. Jason Crisman DRAFT – January 27, 2022 – A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on January 27, 2022, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 11:35 AM. Trustees present were Gary Drummond, Angie Curtis, Jim Heaton and Bill Lewis. Also present were Jason…
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