Area News
Verimore Bank Donates Downtown Property to City of Milan
Submitted by Jenni Prado, Marketing Coordinator MILAN, Mo. (October 15, 2025) – Verimore Bank and the City of Milan are proud to announce the donation of a vacant downtown property from Verimore Bank to the City for future recreational development. This contribution demonstrates the Bank’s continued commitment to enhancing community well-being and strengthening Milan’s shared…
Read MoreFFA Barnwarming Royalty Crowned
The Milan C-2 FFA Barnwarming was held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Crowned as this year’s royalty was King Hayden Courtney, son of Jeff and Megan Courtney and Queen Jazmin Cisneros, daughter of Jose Cisneros and Anavelia Garcia. Photos submitted
Read MoreSullivan County 4-H Honors Penny Bronk for 20 Years of Volunteer Service
Submitted by Hillary Robedeaux, University of Missouri Extension SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — Sullivan County 4-H proudly honors Penny Bronk for 20 years of outstanding volunteer service supporting the county’s youth. Earlier this spring, Bronk was nominated by the 4-H Advisory Board for induction into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing her decades of dedication…
Read MoreNew Missouri Department of Conservation Agent for Sullivan County
MDC Press Release Sullivan County, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) would like to welcome Agent Andrea Michelson to the Northeast Region, as the Sullivan County Agent. Michelson will be responsible for enforcing the state’s wildlife regulations, promoting outdoor education, and working with the community to protect and manage Missouri’s natural resources. Originally…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Homecoming Royalty Crowned
ABOVE: The Milan 2025 Homecoming Royalty was crowned at the pep rally on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Cal Hubbard Field. Seated in front is Senior candidate and Queen Cristal Barriga, daughter of Valente and Cecilia Barriga. Cristal’s escort is Aziel Alcantara Pavon. Second row, left to right: Kaven DeRyke escorting 2024 Queen Chase…
Read MoreGreen City Softball Senior Night Held
The Green City softball and baseball seniors celebrated Senior Night on Monday, September 30. The players and their families were recognized between games. This year’s senior players are Keyara Vasey, Kyera Vasey, Clare Gordon, Jaryn Hatcher, Payton Pialet, Milly Ortega, and Dalton Youngman. Photo submitted by Amanda Lunsford
Read MoreMilan C-2 Schools Awarded $500,000 Grant
Grant to Fund New Ballfield Complex Submitted by Dr. Ashley Pauley Milan, MO – October 3, 2025 – Milan C-2 Schools is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant to construct a new baseball-softball complex that will serve students, families, and the community for years to come. The funding, provided by…
Read MoreOaks Named National FFA Finalist
Submitted by Stephanie Oake Grant Oaks of the Newtown- Harris FFA chapter in Newtown, MO, has been named a national finalist this year for the Swine Production Entrepreneurship Agricultural Proficiency Award. Only four FFA members nationwide are selected as national finalists in each agricultural proficiency award area. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through…
Read MoreMcCully Family Selected as Sullivan County’s Missouri Farm Family
Submitted by Tracie Moore Milan, Mo. – Steven and Nancy McCully and family of Harris were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The McCully family was chosen as the Sullivan County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri…
Read MoreMissouri Press Awards Inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism
By Matthew Barba, Missouri Press Association Missouri Press Association partnered this year with the A-Mark Foundation to award a total of $15,000 to Missouri journalists and news organizations. The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1997 and dedicated to supporting and encouraging journalism and investigative reporting. Investigative journalists give their audience insight into…
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