Area News
FFA Members Selected for Agribusiness Academy
Isabela Rojas of New Boston and Gracie Simpson of Milan have been Selected for the Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Submitted by Delaney Schmidt (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Isabela Rojas of New Boston, Mo., and Gracie Simpson of Milan, Mo., were two of only 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of…
Read MoreRiddle Retires as NEMR Plant Manager
Submitted by Jennifer Chrisman, NEMR NEMR’s long-time Plant Manager, David Riddle, retires after 47 years. Assistant Plant Manager, Kyle Rogers, has accepted the position as NEMR’s new Plant Manager. Rogers began his career with NEMR in 2014 as an installer/repairman in the Novinger, Martinstown, and Omaha exchanges. In 2022, Rogers was hired as the Assistant…
Read MoreWater Commission to Host USDA Rural Development Officials
Submitted by Brad Scott MILAN, MO: Leadership and staff from the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) are honored to welcome United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) officials from both Washington, DC headquarters and State offices for a tour of federally funded water infrastructure investments in Missouri. The tour will highlight…
Read MoreGophers Take Third Place in Class 1 State Finals
Green City’s sixth ranked boys defeated Dadeville (22-11) by a 66-50 final score in the March 9, 2024 MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Third place game. Xander Salas and Aidan Jarnan shared high point honors with 21 points each. Asher Buggs-Tipton fired in 19 Gopher points. Green City finished with an overall record of 28-3 on…
Read MoreGreen Castle Lions Club Gives Donation To Green Castle Community Coalition
Recently the Green Castle Lions Club was able to give a donation to the Green Castle Community Coalition to assist with their upcoming Green Castle Community Easter Egg Hunt! We love being able to give back to the community and help with local events for kids and families! Pictured on the left is: April Dobrinske,…
Read MoreSullivan County Memorial Hospital Holds January 25, 2024 Meeting
A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on January 25, 2024, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 11:30 AM. Trustees present were Bill Lewis, Gary Drummond and Angie Curtis. Also present were Martha Gragg, Chief Executive Officer; Becky Thomas, Chief Nursing Officer; and Amy Michael, Chief Operating Officer. …
Read MoreGreen City Gophers Head To Class I State Tournament
GREEN CITY GOPHERS – Earned their place to play in the Class I State Tournament in Columbia on Friday, March 8, 2014 by defeating Prairie Home/Bunceton on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Green City. Front row: Degen Wood, Aiden Campbell, Kaden Hatcher, Xander Salas, Ty Hall, Asher Buggs-Tipton, Kaden Johnson, Tori Henness, Orion Navis. 2nd…
Read MoreGray Recognized for 50 Years of Service
Submitted by Tennille Banner On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Green City R-1 had the opportunity to honor (and surprise) Mrs. Janie Gray for her 50 years of service to the Green City R-1 School District. Janie Gray, a pillar of strength, passion, and commitment, has left an unforgettable mark on the Green City R-1 School…
Read MoreDistrict 11 Girls Champions
Green City Girls District Win – The girls played Grundy County at Princeton High School on Friday, February 23, 2024; the final score was 38-36 for Green City’s win. The girls played in sectionals on Monday, February 26, 2024 against Meadville at Meadville. They lost with a score of 25 to 80. Front Row: Tatum…
Read MoreDistrict 11 Boys Champions
Green City Boys Class 1, District 11 Title – The boys played Marion County at North Shelby High School on Saturday, February 24, 2024 to win their fourth straight district title; the final score was 47-18. The Green City boys are playing sectional basketball on Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, playing Brunswick at Brunswick. Front…
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