Area News
Shoes From The Heart at Milan Schools
Our school district has recently received a wonderful opportunity for some of our students that might be in need of shoes. Smithfield has partnered with a group known as “Shoes From the Heart”. “Shoes from the Heart,” mission is dedicated to supporting children within our community, region, and nation during times of need, always striving…
Read MoreMarty Herington Closes Poole Hardware After 157 Years
By Phyllis Fleshman Marty Herington locked the door to Poole’s Hardware business for the last business day on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Joyce Miller wrote an article on the history of Poole Hardware that was published in the Thursday, March 28, 2024 edition of The Milan Standard. Solomon Poole was the original owner, born in…
Read MoreFormer Milan Man Accused of Child Molestation
By Echo Menges Former Milan resident Larry Steven Roberts III, 20, now of Laclede, MO was arrested on Friday, May 10, 2024, and charged with three felony counts of statutory sodomy. Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes told the Milan Standard the alleged crimes happened last year at a residence in Milan, and Roberts and the…
Read MoreThree School Districts Receive $10K Donation
By Emma Davis, Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods Donates Toward Needs of Districts Three school districts in Northern Missouri recently received a $10,000 donation from Smithfield Foods that each district will use at their discretion for funding educational needs that will support the schools and students. Districts that received donations are: *Newtown-Harris R-III School District –…
Read MoreParts of Sullivan and Linn Counties Getting Fiber From NEMR
It’s official! Rural Milan (parts of Sullivan and Linn Counties) are getting fiber from NEMR. A Groundbreaking ceremony took place just outside of Milan on Friday, May 3, 2024. Present for this historic groundbreaking were Representative Danny Busick, Sullivan County Assoicate Commissioner, Rye Page, and many other community leaders. “Getting this type of service is…
Read MoreMayor Andy Herington Approves Several Appointments at Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Rebecca Bennett and Richard Head. Also present: Mayor Andy Herington, City Clerk Lisa Sharp,…
Read MoreNCMC Ag Club Elects Officers for 2024-25
The North Central Missouri College AG Club/PAS chapter has elected officers for the 2024-25 school year. Elected to office were: President: Levi Johnson; Trenton, MO 1st VP: Jacob Boone; King City, MO 2nd VP: Ryan Hall; Novelty, MO Secretary: Karli O’Donnell; Cameron, MO Student Representative: Kaden Garrison; Boss, MO Student Representative: Johannes Oaks; Newtown, MO …
Read MoreGreen City R-1 School Minutes of Board of Education Meeting For Tuesday, April 16
Regular Meeting: Members present: Kellen Hatcher, President; Jason Salas, Vice- President; Janelle Hepler, Treasurer; Ryan Barnes, Secretary; Thomas Christen, Member; Brody Fude, Member; JT Thomas, Member; Tennille Banner, Superintendent; Dallas Halley, High School Principal; Alice Heidenwith, Elementary Principal; and Lindsay Moore, Bookkeeper/ Secretary Absent: Guests: Call to Order President Kellen Hatcher called the Board meeting…
Read MoreRichardson Retires From Milan C-2
Mrs. Jennifer Richardson’s retirement reception was held on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Richardson has served the Milan C-2 School District for the past 30 years. She has taught kindergarten. first grade and title math. She has coached softball, campus bowl. She has been active in helping with SIMS, career ladder, PD…
Read MoreMilan C-2 High School Prom Royalty Crowned
MILAN C-2 PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 School held their 2024 Prom on Saturday night, April 27, 2024 at the Milan C-2 gymnasium. Shown left to right: Cole Clay, son of Josh Clay and Chassie Clay; Kiah Eckert, daughter of Joey and Melissa Smith and Jason Eckert and Heather Coffman; Taylor McEwen, daughter of…
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