Area News
Milan Airport Welcomes Crop-Dusters
Submitted by Clint Bogard The Crop-Dusters were pilots and airplanes of Chris Scrogin, Owner of Rice Flying Service LLC out of Corning, Arkansas, with nearby services based out of Marshall, Missouri’s Municipal Airport. The agricultural fertilizer was supplied by trucks and equipment led by Barry Reed, Manager of Milan’s MFA’s local Agricultural Services here in…
Read MoreBlunt Talks Infrastructure, Broadband on Six City Tour of Northeast Missouri
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group United States Senator Roy Blunt held a six-community tour of northeast Missouri on Wednesday, June 30, addressing several important topics of interest to Missourians. The tour started in Perry, where he met with members of the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments. There he discussed infrastructure and the response…
Read MoreFair Queen and Junior Miss Competition Held
An excited crowd was on hand for the 2021 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Monday, July 5, 2021. There were 3 young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and 5 ladies vying for the Fair queen title. Selected as the queen was Miss Jocelyn Perez. She is the daughter of…
Read MoreSCMH Recieves Matching Safety Grant
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital has been awarded a $6,812 matching safety grant from Missouri Employers Mutual-MEM. The safety grant helped SCMH purchase two EZ Way Smart lifts. These patient lifts and assists, provide staff with mechanical lift assist to transfer patients who are unable to stand or bear weight. These lifts help hospital staff lift…
Read MoreGreen City Class Of 1981 Holds 40th Class Reunion
The Green City Class of 1981 celebrated their 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Cary and Tammy Carmack residence in Green City, Missouri. Decorations were the class colors, including the class flower, a pink rose. Black and gold were also included for a fun photo booth. A nice meal was served…
Read MoreJanice Booth To Be Honored As The Green City 4th Of July Parade Marshal
“You won’t meet a sweeter or nicer person than Janice Booth”. That’s the resounding sentiment throughout Green City from the news that Mrs. Janice Booth will be honored as the 2021 Parade Marshall for the Green City 4th of July Celebration hosted by the Green City Chamber of Commerce. At nearly 90 years old, Janice…
Read MoreMilan City Council Refuses to Change Name of Amphitheater, June Minutes
June 7, 2021 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street, on June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Steve Hill, Randy McCollum, Trudy Schnelle, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor…
Read MoreGovernor Mike Parson Signs Joint Resolution Funding for Sullivan County Reservoir
By David Sharp, NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Joint Resolution SCR 7, passed by the Missouri General Assembly during their recently completed 2021 Session. The Resolution enables the State of Missouri to join with the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission to service debt that will pay off open bonds. The Resolution…
Read MoreBuggs-Tipton Dominates at State Track Competition
By David Sharp, NEMOnews Media Group Events such as the May 22, 2021 Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 1 Track and Field Championships are a forum where history can be and is made. Green City freshman Asher Buggs-Tipton introduced himself to sports followers all over Missouri and likely the Midwest when he won…
Read MoreJudge Robert Devoy Honored By Missouri State Parks
Judge Robert Devoy, president of the Pershing Park Memorial Association, was honored by the Missouri State Parks, May 19, 2021, at the Laclede General Pershing Museum Brian Stith, Deputy Director Missouri State Parks, presented Judge Devoy an honorarium proclamation from the Missouri House of Representatives. In addition, the archive room in the Laclede General Pershing…
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