Area News
Recognizing Outstanding Educators with New Teacher of the Year Awards
Submitted by Gracey Gordon SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO—The Sullivan County Education Association is excited to announce three exceptional educators as the 2025 New Teachers of the Year. One educator from each local school district—Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown- Harris was selected for this honor. These teachers have demonstrated remarkable dedication early in their careers.…
Read MoreStephenson Dual NAIA National Champion in Shotput
Brayton Stephenson, a junior at Central Methodist University at Fayette, Missouri was the NAIA National Outdoor Champion in the shotput at the National Track Meet held May 21-23, 2025 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Stephenson won the title after his second throw hit the mark of 18.47 meters. This throw set a new…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Class of 1965 Holds 60th Class Reunion
1965 CLASS REUNION – The Milan High School Class of 1965 held their 60th class reunion on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Elks Lodge in Milan, Missouri. Those attending were, front row, left to right: Linda (Knifong) Pauley, Milan, Pat (Booth) Gooch, Milan, Gayla (Harris) Hoffman, St. Louis, MO., Sandra (Yos) Jones, Lee’s summit,…
Read MoreCastellon and Dabney Place At State Track Meet
Daniel Castellon of Milan C-2 placed 13th in the 3200 meter run at the State Track meet with a time of 10:34.71. Milan’s Alexis Castillo- Gonzalez placed 15th in the 400 meter dash preliminaries with a time of 52.77 at the State Track meet. Milan’s Marian Dabney placed 7th in the Shot Put at the…
Read More$3,000 Reward Following Felony Property Damage
Reward Offered for Information Due to Felony Damage Caused to Construction Machinery Off of Finch Road Submitted by Ellen Hodge Recently three shots were fired into the radiator of a JD 7920 tractor from a rifle or handgun at an area just off of Finch Road where clearing activities are being performed in preparation for…
Read MoreGreen City Gophers Bring Home Seventh District Title in a Row
The Class 1 District 14 Championship Game was held at Princeton High School on Tuesday, May 20. The Green City Gophers defeated the Albany Warriors 5-0. This clinched the Gophers 7th district title in 7 years. Pictured L to R Back Row: Coach Dale Whitacre, Cooper Taylor, Connor Pinkerton, Dalton Youngman, Clancy Ballinger, Dawsin Magney,…
Read MoreRoute 6, Route 11 and Bridge Upgrades Proposed for 2026–2030
MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County is the focus of several proposed transportation upgrades in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) Draft 2026–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which is now open for public review and comment through June 6. The plan outlines both construction-ready and long-term scoping projects aimed at improving road conditions and ensuring…
Read MoreRains and Miller Place At State Track Meet
Grundy County/ Newtown-Harris’s Adysan Rains placed 6th in the Javelin throw with a distance of 33.18 meters, at the State Track meet held in Jefferson City, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday, May 23 and May 24, 2025. Adysan is the daughter of Brandon and Sarah Rains. Newtown-Harris’s Hunter Miller placed 4th in the 300M Hurdles…
Read MoreState Track Qualifers From Milan C-2 School
MARIAN DABNEY Marian led the way for Milan on the girl’s side, qualifying for state in the shot put with a 3rd place throw of 10.52 meters. Dabney, a consistent force in the throws all season, showed poise and power in a highly competitive field. She also competed in the discus, placing 7th with a…
Read MoreState Track Qualifiers
Hunter Miller, a senior, representing Newtown- Harris School at the sectionals won 1st place in the 300M Hurdles with a time of 41.66; Miller also won 2nd place in the long jump with a jump of 6.35 meters; and 3rd place in the 200M dash with a time of 23.11. He will represent the school…
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