Area News
State Track Qualifiers From Green City R-1
In the relays, the boys 4×200 meter team kept Green city’s momentum rolling, combining for a 2nd place finish in 1:36.22, making them one of the fastest quartets in the section and securing the team’s fifth event heading to state. Running in the relay were: Orion Navis, Preston Balfany, Thaydon Forest and Elliott York. On…
Read MoreSullivan County Hospital Expands Services, Moves Forward With New Facility Plans
MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County Memorial Hospital made significant strides this spring, focusing on expanding services, recruiting providers, and moving forward with plans for a new hospital facility following the successful passage of a countywide tax measure. On April 8, county voters approved a half-cent sales tax for economic development, passing with 558 votes in…
Read MoreCole Takes Third Place for Creed Speaking and Leadership Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 23, 2025 — Memphis Cole of the Milan FFA Chapter placed third in the creed speaking leadership development event at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. Sixteen students from six districts were selected to compete at the state level. Contestants recite the FFA Creed. Speakers then answer a series…
Read MoreDe Leon Wins Diversified Horticulture Proficiency Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – Destiny De Leon of Ashland won the Missouri FFA Diversified Horticulture Proficiency Award at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. De Leon, a senior from Milan C-2 High School, is the daughter of Nelson and Rosa De Leon. She is a member of the Milan FFA…
Read MoreMilan FFA Knowledge Team Takes Second Place at State Convention
FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 23, 2025— The Milan FFA Chapter placed second in the FFA Knowledge leadership development event at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 52 teams in the competition. The team members are Jaylee Banner, Farah Trenter, Graeson Proffitt, and Jack Calderon. Banner placed second, Pollard placed 16th, Proffitt placed…
Read MoreMilan Elks Lodge Installs 2025 Officers
Milan Elks Lodge #2819 installed the 2025 officers on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Front row L-R: Patty Foster, Secretary, Scott Frazier, Lecturing Knight, Kris Good, Leading Knight, Melissa VanDusseldorp, Exalted Ruler, Steve Eddy, Loyal Knight, Angel Oder, Treasurer. Back row: Bill Reckrodt, Trustee, Dan Sylvester, Trustee, Mark Shaw, Tyler, Larry Rustan, Inner Guard, Lee VanDusseldorp,…
Read MoreCity Officials Sworn-In
Lisa Sharp, City Clerk; Daren Tucker, South Ward Alderman; Lesa Smith, West Ward Alderman; and, Richard Head, North Ward Alderman, during the swearing in of aldermen at the Milan City Council Meeting held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Milan City Hall. Submitted by Crystal Bupp
Read MoreOaks Wins Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award
MO FFA Press Release COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – Grant Oaks of Harris won the Missouri FFA Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency award at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. Oaks is a graduate of Newtown- Harris R-III High School. He is the son of Justin and Stephanie Oaks. He is a member of the Newtown-…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Prom Royalty
MILAN C-2 PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 School held their 2025 Prom on Saturday night, April 26, 2025 at the Milan C-2 gymnasium. Shown left to right: Jocelyn Dykes, daughter of Jocob Dykes and Rikki McConkey, Alexis Castillo, son of Jose Castillo and Lilian Gonzalez, Jewell Wheeler, daughter Elisa Dixon, Caleb Pearce, son of…
Read MoreBeau Snyder Sets New Green City J.H. Record
Beau Snyder of Green City R-1 School broke the Junior High school record in the 1600 meter run of 5:19:06 at the Putnam County meet on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The previous record of 5:26:61 was from 2017 held by Many York.
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