Area News
Milan C-2 Welcomes Students and Staff Back to School
By Dr. Ashley Pauley, Superintendent, Milan C-2 School The yellow school buses will soon be rolling again as we embark upon a new school year, and I want to extend a warm “welcome back to school” to our students, families, faculty and staff. It is unbelievable that we are back at it again and…
Read MoreSchool Start Dates and Activities Schedule
By Phyllis Fleshman The five area schools will begin the 2024-2025 year all on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Milan, Linn County, Newtown- Harris and Grundy R-5 will continue to have the four day week. Green City will continue with the five day. Milan C-2’s breakfast will be held at 7:15 a.m.to 7:58 a.m. First class…
Read MoreMilan City Council Adopts New Utility Rates, Approves Park Board Appointment
Meeting Minutes Summary MILAN, Mo. (July 15, 2024) — The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan convened for a regular meeting at Milan City Hall, located at 212 E. 2nd Street, on July 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting was attended by Aldermen Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head, and Lesa…
Read MoreWoman with Local Ties Attends Olympics in Paris
Attends Olympics in Paris – Logan (Tucker, Nelson) Davis of Colorado Springs, Colorado is the granddaughter of former Pollock resident Tommy Tucker and great niece of Joyce Miller of Milan. This is an article she forwarded to her family from the Olympic games in Paris. She is employed by Team USA Experience (TUWE) and Logan…
Read MoreMilan Receives Grant for New Sidewalk
By Crystal Bupp, Milan City Administrator The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission’s transportation planning division announced that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant to the City of Milan, amounting to $386,448. The funds are earmarked for a new sidewalk along Business Highway 5 to enhance pedestrian accessibility…
Read MoreGreen City R-1 School Secures Grant To Significantly Lower Pre-K Tuition
The Green City R-1 School District is proud to announce a major advancement in early childhood education, following the recent award of the Missouri Quality Pre-K Grant (MOQPK) from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This grant will enable the district to reduce preschool tuition costs dramatically, from $15 per day to just…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Increases Bus Driver Pay, Adds Cross Country for Fall 2024
June School Board Meeting Minutes Summary MILAN, Mo. (June 19, 2024) – The Milan C-2 School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Board President David Richardson presided, with all members in attendance. The meeting commenced promptly at 6:01 p.m. The board approved the agenda unanimously (6-0)…
Read MoreBrowning Homecoming Royalty Crowned
BROWNING HOMECOMING QUEEN – Makenna Munsterman, daughter of Renee Munsterman of Brookfield, Missouri was crowned the 2024 Browning Homecoming Queen on Saturday, July 27, 2024. First runner-up was Kenadi Head, daughter of Kennith Head and Tory Palmer of Purdin, Missouri. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan Chamber Recognizes New Ownership at Milan Motel
Submitted Brittani Maulsby MILAN, MO.-The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Milan Motel to celebrate their New Ownership earlier this year. The Milan Motel is located at 23209 Eclipse Road in Milan and is now owned by Sheryl Meseke. “The Milan Motel has been a staple in our community…
Read MoreLocal Students Excel at FBLA National Conference
Submitted by Tennille Banner Milan, MO — Two talented students from Milan C-2 School District showcased their skills and earned top honors at the recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Middle Level Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Jaylee Banner, daughter of Rodney and Tennille Banner, secured the 1st place spot in Digital Citizenship…
Read More