Area News
Milan C-2 Band Recognition
Milan C-2 Emerald Regiment Band and Color Guard received Second Place in the 2-A Class at the Pancake Day Parade held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Centerville, Iowa. Photo submitted
Read MoreRoy Blunt Reservoir Public Water Supply, Flood Control And Recreation Lake
By Brad Scott, General Manager, North Central Missouri Regional Water Supply In light of the progress that has occurred with the East Locust Creek Reservoir (including renaming it to the “Roy Blunt Reservoir”) I would like to provide a public progress update while providing some bullet point facts that address common questions and address some…
Read MoreGreen City Named Purple Heart City
Submitted by Walter Schley Green City, Missouri was named a Purple Heart City on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The Ceremony was held at the Green City Hall. “The Mayor and Council members wanted to honor the citizens of Green City who have received the Purple Heart for their contributions and sacrifice to our great nation…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Earns 11 Awards
NEMOnews Media Group brought home eleven awards from the 2022 Missouri Press Association Convention, held September 15-17 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. The Memphis Democrat earned a third place award for Best Feature Story for Echo Menges’ “WWII Sailor Laid To Rest” story. The Media in Kahoka won a first place…
Read MoreMilan High School Homecoming Queen Candidates
Shown from left to right: Freshman Marian Dabney; daughter of John and Andrea Dabney, Sophomore Destiny Deleon; daughter of Nelson and Rosa Deleon, Junior Celeste Nlandu; daughter of Anette Yengo, Senior Mercisse Muswamba; daughter of Jerry Ngandu and Tyty Mujinga, and the Candidate At Large Emily Menchaca daughter of Abel Menchaca and Rosa Garcia. Photo…
Read MoreWinigan 4-H and Community Fair Quilt Raffle Winner
Alice Mills, New Boston, is the recipient of the 2022 Winigan Fair Quilt raffle. The quilt was pieced by Ethan Butler and hand quilted by the Winigan Quilter’s Club. The pattern is Celtic Rose. Submitted by: Carolyn Albertson
Read MoreSullivan County Farm Family Recognized During Missouri State Fair
Submitted by Brooke Dodson Milan, Mo. ― Jarred and Missy Sayre and family of (Milan) were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The Sayre family was selected as the Sullivan County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County…
Read MoreNew Vet Office Opens in Milan
Submitted by Jaime Letner Rockin’ J Veterinary Services, LLC is a new mixed animal veterinary practice owned and operated by Dr. Jake and Jaime Letner in Milan, Missouri. Dr. Letner grew up in Mercer County where he was a graduate of Princeton R-V High School. Dr. Letner graduated from University of Missouri College of Veterinary…
Read MoreFirst Missouri Bank is Now Verimore Bank
Submitted by Ken Honeck BROOKFIELD, Mo. (August 29, 2022) – First Missouri Bank – a full-service community bank with locations throughout Northern Missouri – announces it will change its name to Verimore Bank as of today, August 29, 2022. The Brookfield, Missouri-based bank will maintain its current staff and local ownership comprised of individuals who…
Read MoreGreen City Welcomes New Mayor
Submitted by Rachael Hall, Green City Clerk At the City Council meeting on August 4, Mayor Taylor made the tough decision to resign as Mayor. In April, 2013, Charity Taylor was elected to the Board of Alderman as one of the Southward Alderwoman. She served as Alderwoman until she was elected Mayor in April, 2017,…
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