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Milan Elks Lodge Installs New Officers for 2026-2027 Term
2026-27 officers were installed April 2, 2026. Front L-R: Kris Good, exalted ruler, Steve Eddy, leading knight, Scott Frazier, loyal knight, Angel Oder, treasurer, Patty Foster, secretary. Back row: Mike Caldwell, trustee, Melissa VanDusseldorp, trustee, Mark Shaw, inner guard, Larry Rustan, Esquire, David Oder, trustee, Dan Sylvester, trustee. Not pictured: Anne Cook, chaplain, Larry Cook, lecturing knight, Katelyn Sylvester, tiler, Lonnie Simpson, trustee. Elks Care, Elks Share. We look forward to raising and donating to worthy causes and supporting people and organizations in the upcoming year. Photo submitted
Read MoreGrundy R-V Prom King and Queen
The 2026 Grundy County R-V crowned their Queen and King at the Prom held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton, Missouri. Kinsley Allnutt, daughter of Nicholas and Brenda Allnutt was crowned queen and Hayden Pipes, son of Jason and Brandi Pipes was crowned king. Photo submitted
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Prom King and Queen
Green City R-1 prom was held on Friday, April 24. At the Grand March, the Prom King and Queen were crowned. This year’s King was Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore. Queen was Jaryn Hatcher, daughter of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan Man Charged After Alleged Break-In, Hiding in Juvenile’s Bedroom Closet Following Facebook Messaging
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — A Milan man is accused of breaking into a home and hiding in a teen’s bedroom closet after initiating communication on the social network Facebook, according to court documents. Declan John Murphy, 21, is charged with one count of first-degree burglary, a Class B felony, and one count of enticement of a child in case No. 26SU-CR00060. According to a probable cause statement filed in the case, on April 22, 2026, a teenager reported receiving Facebook messages from Murphy. The juvenile allegedly told Murphy their age, but the messaging continued, including requests from Murphy…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could look ahead and see that the creatures had other ideas and were more concerned with mating than they were in me. Still, if I was careless, they would easily be spooked and just as quickly take off. Like all hunts, the closer I could get,…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.” According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances.…
Read MoreMilan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study
Milan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study APRIL 6, 2026 – Meeting Minutes – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp and City Administrator Crystal Bupp. Absent: Alderman Rebecca Bennett. Motion by Smith, seconded by Reger to approve the minutes. Vote: (all in favor). Motion by Smith, seconded by…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Approves Summer School, Salary Increases
Multiple staffing schedules updated; safety plan adopted MILAN, Mo. — The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved summer school plans, adopted a new emergency response protocol and updated multiple salary schedules during its regular meeting March 25. The board approved all items under new business unanimously. Summer school set for May–June The board approved plans for the 2026 summer school session, which will run 16 student attendance days from May 19 through June 12. Program details include a field trip to Chilli Bay and attendance-based incentives for students. The proposal was presented by ELL instructor Mary Jo Sawyer. “Stop the…
Read MoreLocal Teacher Named “Ag Educator of the Year”
Milan High School honored as Missouri’s Golden Owl Award® 2026 grand prize winner Columbia, MO– As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In Missouri, seven exceptional ag teachers were recently named as finalists of the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award® for their positive impact in the classroom and communities they serve. Of the finalists, Jarred Sayre, an agricultural teacher at Milan, Missouri was named Missouri’s grand prize winner and 2025-2026 Ag Educator of the Year. In partnership…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and the other scheduled for trial later this year in Adair County. Court records show that Cody Allen Murphy, 35, of Kirksville, formerly of Queen City, in case 24AR-CR00126-01, and Destiny Ann Stufflebean, also known as Destiny Ann Ferdig, 34, of Lancaster, formerly of Edina, in…
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