Area News
Ribbon Cutting at Sayre & Associates
Submitted by Brittani Maulsby MILAN, MO-The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Sayre & Associates to celebrate their 45th anniversary in Milan on October 19, 2023. Sayre & Associates was established in 1978 by John T. Sayre and is located at 205 East 2nd Street in Milan. “Since its…
Read MoreMilan City Council Accepts Bid for Manhole Replacement Project
Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING October 2, 2023 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger, Richard Head…
Read MorePurple Heart Recipient Walter Schley Honored
by: Bob Driscoll: A local Purple Heart recipient was recently honored as one of the nation’s 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Walter Schley (former resident of Harris, Missouri) represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Missouri’s honoree at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s…
Read MoreHealth Career Day Attracts Area Students
Submitted by Billie D. Ryals Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) along with the Milan C-II High School hosted a Health Care Career Day on Friday, October 13, for eight area high school Juniors and Seniors. Approximately 130 students were in attendance from Milan; Newtown-Harris; Grundy; Princeton; Mercer; Putnam County; Linn County and Adair County R-1. …
Read MoreCounty Clerk Updating Voter Registrations
Submitted by Batina Dodge, Scotland County Clerk SCOTLAND COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO BEGIN BIENNIAL CANVASS OF REGISTERED VOTERS A voter registration canvass is performed every other year by the County Clerk’s office, with a voter identification card mailed to each registered voter in the county. If all information is correct on the voter identification card…
Read MoreHomecoming Royalty Crowned
The Milan 2023 Homecoming Royalty was crowned at the pep rally on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Cal Hubbard field. They are seated in front, Queen Avery Pickering, Candidate-At-Large, daughter of Chris and Melissa Pickering, her escort was Ahmet Niasse, son of Adja Gaye. Second row, left to right: 2022 Homecoming Queen, Mercise Mbombo…
Read MoreMilan Residents Ranked Eighth in Angus Registrations for Missouri During 2023
Submitted by Holly Martin, American Angus Association Jim and Sherry Brinkley, Milan, ranked as eighth largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Missouri with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. Angus breeders across the nation in 2023 registered 300,761…
Read MoreTrap Ream Receives Grant from the NRA
The NRA Foundation Awards $10,928.00 to the Green City R-1 FFA Trap Team NRA Press Release (Green City, MO) THE NRA Foundation has awarded the Green City R-1 FFA Trap Team a grant totaling $10,928.00 to fund 2 Atlas AT-400 Wobble Base trap throwers, 2 Atlas AT-400 Wheel Carts and 2 Atlas 110 bolt power…
Read MoreNew Tables at the Milan Park
The Milan City Park recently received some new picnic tables thanks to the collaboration between the Milan Area Chamber Of Commerce and the Milan City Park Board. These sturdy and welcoming tables are here to enhance your outdoor experience, whether you’re having a family picnic, enjoying a meal with friends, or just soaking up the…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Schools Celebrate Homecoming Week
Homecoming Activities Submitted by Ali McCully The 2023 Homecoming theme is “This is US- Milan Throwback” and will take place the week of October 3rd through 6th. The Homecoming game will be played against the South Harrison Bulldogs (Purple and White). The Varsity Cheerleaders have planned theme-related dress up days for students and faculty to…
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