Area News
65th Annual Milan Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 13-18
By Phyllis Fleshman The Milan C-2 64th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament will begin on Monday, January 13th thru Saturday, January 18th. 2025. There are 8 teams competing for the championship, Milan Wildcats, Green City Gophers, North Missouri Knights, Marceline Tigers, Putnam County Midgets, Trenton Bulldogs, Novinger Wildcats and the Brookfield Bulldogs in the girls and…
Read MoreWoods Named “Rising Star” by Ag Retailers Association
Submitted by Allison Jenkins, MFA Joseph Woods, manager of MFA Agri Services in Milan, was among the group of top performers and emerging leaders honored Dec. 4 as part of the American Retailers Association (ARA) Rising Stars award program. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA retailer member companies such as MFA…
Read MoreLooking Back on the News of 2024 – Part 1
By: Phyllis Fleshman January – Milan’s 64th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament began January 8-13th. Halted because of bad weather. Asher Buggs- Tipton signs a National Letter of Intent to attend Wichita State Univeristy on track and field scholarship. Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Co. is local Fiber-To-The- Premise internet provider. Harsh weather conditions and electrical outage…
Read MoreLocust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site Moving to New Location
Submitted by Tisha Holden JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site closed to the public starting at noon Dec. 24, 2024, to prepare for the bridge’s movement to Pershing State Park. Along with the historic site’s closure, the Locust Creek Boardwalk and Riparian Trail in the day-use area at Pershing State…
Read MoreGreen City vs Braymer Boys With A Win of 67-60
By David Sharp Ty Hall and Xander Salas turned in 20 point nights, leading second ranked and undefeated Green City (8-0) to a hard fought 67-60 win over an athletic Braymer Bobcat team. The December 19, 2024 MACC holiday Hoops at Trenton game saw the Gophers sink 12 of 14 from the free throw line,…
Read MoreFree Public Sunshine Law Training Returns To Northeast Missouri On January 29
By Echo Menges It has been just over two years since free Missouri Sunshine Law training was offered in the far northeast corner of the state, and we’re excited to announce that we are once again partnering with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Missouri Sunshine Coalition to bring it back. On Jan. 29,…
Read MoreApply Now for USDA Conservation Programs
Submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Columbia, MO, December 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in Missouri to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2025. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality…
Read MoreBuilding a Stronger Missouri in 2025
Column by Missouri Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Dist. 18), Exclusively written for the NEMOnews Media Group As we approach January 2025, I want to share a quick look back at where we’ve been and—more importantly—where we’re going. Representing Northeast Missouri has always been a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. This past year has been…
Read MoreNeff and Heavy Pressure Win Junior Polebending at American Quarter Horse Championship
On November 3, Rick Neff and his horse, Heavy Pressure, won the Junior Polebending at the American Quarter Horse Championship show in Oklahoma, City. Polebending is a test of speed and agility where you run down the arena, weave a six pole pattern up and back, then run home. “I ran Pressure one step past…
Read MoreStudents Collect Food and Raise Funds for Milan Senior Center
Submitted by Haley Weter Milan High School participated in the “CAN-STRUCTION” canned food drive fundraiser, with all donations going to the Milan Senior Center. They teamed up to donate 1171 cans this year, just 59 shy of beating last year’s donation! The 8th Grade class donated the most cans per student, 303 cans total. They…
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