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MO American Legion District Two Holds Meeting in Milan
Submitted by American Legion Post The Missouri American Legion District Two held its quarterly meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Milan Sullivan County Post 228 Legion Hall. District Two Commander Phyllis Cambell briefed the legionnaires on the July State Convention. Guest speaker, Russell Riggins, a Desert Storm veteran, briefed the group on “Guardian…
Read MoreHands of Friendship Quilt Guild Exhibit Opens at the Sue Ross Arts Center
Submitted by Madisyn Thornton The Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild Exhibit opened at the Sue Ross Arts Center on September 10, 2025. The exhibit includes forty-two quilts by eighteen area quilters. There is no cost to visit the exhibit. The arts center is open on weekdays from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10…
Read MoreWingan 4-H and Community Fair Grand Marshals
The Grand Marshals of the 2025 Wingan 4-H and Community Fair held September 12,13,14 were Joyce and Robert Turner of Winigan, Missouri. Submitted by Carolyn Albertson
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Wins Five First-Place Awards at State Newspaper Contest
WILDWOOD, Mo. — NEMOnews Media Group newspapers earned five first-place honors and numerous other awards in the 2025 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The award luncheon was held Sept. 12 during the 159th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Among the top winners, the Shelby County Herald’s Marlana Smith received first place in Best Sports…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for New Scoreboards
On Friday, August 29th the Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Milan American Legion Ball Complex to recognize the new scoreboards. Both scoreboard upgrades were made possible by a partnership between Milan Recreation Association, Putnam County State Bank & Milan Chamber Main Street. “2025 has been a great year for updates…
Read MoreLiberty Man Charged in High-Speed Pursuit, Firearm Offense in Sullivan County
MILAN, Mo. — A Liberty, Missouri, man faces multiple charges, including two felonies, following a high-speed pursuit through Sullivan County that allegedly involved the unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated fleeing from law enforcement. According to court records, Jackie W. Chapman, 47, has been charged in Sullivan County Circuit Court under case number 25SU-CR00178.…
Read MoreCity of Columbia Announces Smith as Next Community Development Director
Submitted by: Sydney Olsen, City of Columbia (COLUMBIA, MO) – The City of Columbia has named Clinton Smith as its next Community Development director. Smith will step into the role beginning Sepember 29, 2025. “Clinton has an impressive record of professional experience working in community development and planning,” City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said. “I am…
Read MoreA Story Of Survival: Farmer’s grain bin entrapment serves as a powerful safety reminder
Story and photo courtesy of MFA Today’s Farmer It was something Jim Brinkley had done hundreds of times. This past February, needing to haul a load of corn to market, the longtime farmer climbed into one his grain bins to break up the crust that had formed during the winter. The 4,000-bushel bin on his…
Read MoreGreen Castle Lions Name Sandy Jackson Labor Day Grand Marshal
Submitted The Green Castle Lions Club is proud to honor Sandy Jackson as the 2025 Grand Marshal of the Green Castle Labor Day Celebration. Sandy has been a beloved part of the Green Castle community for the past 15 years, though her ties to the area stretch back more than 25 years. A true servant…
Read MoreSmithfield Foods Partners With Feed the Children Program
Submitted Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children joined forces to host three Resource Rallies in communities where Smithfield operates, helping to ensure children and families return to school with food, classroom supplies and household essentials needed to thrive. The first Resource Rally was held in Cudahy, Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the next was…
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