Area News
Laclede Farmer Named Missouri Corn Chairman
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Matt Lambert of Laclede, Missouri stepped into the role of Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) chairman effective October 1, 2023. Elected during the organization’s August board meeting, Lambert succeeded Brent Hoerr of Palmyra, Missouri. Lambert previously served the state’s growers as MCMC vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer, as well as Missouri…
Read MoreCircle H Auto Celebrates Grand Opening
Submitted by Jacquelyn Perez MILAN, MO-The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony & joined Circle H Auto for their Grand Opening in Milan on August 17, 2023. Circle H Auto, LLC newly established will be serving the Milan area and is located at 1101 South Pearl Street in Milan. “I’ve always had…
Read MoreMissouri Farm Family for Sullivan County Honored at State Fair
University of Missouri Extension Milan, Mo. ― David and Kathleen Hauser and family of Green City were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. The Hauser family was selected as the Sullivan County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan…
Read MoreLadycats Turn Back Lady Tigers To Claim Championship
The final contest of the day had number 1 seed, Milan Ladycats vs Brashear Lady Tigers, number 2 seed for the 9th annual championship battle. This year the weather would not be an issue. It was a splendid day for softball and a great way to conclude the tournament 1vs 2 seeded teams. Milan grabbed…
Read More2023 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees
SEDALIA, MO – The Missouri 4-H community honored the 2023 inductees into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame in August at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. “This year’s inductees represent not just the best but a commitment to making the best even better,” said Rachel Augustine, senior director of advancement for the Missouri 4-H…
Read MoreHospital Donates to Buddy Pack Program
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Buddy Packs are pre-packaged bags with a variety of food each week — with items like easy-to-make meals, cereal and peanut butter. At upper-level schools, food is discreetly provided through School Pantries instead. Buddy Packs provide food to 7,500 children each week during the academic year, and School Pantries help hundreds…
Read MoreHigh Hopes Employment Services Receives $25,000 Donation
Funds dedicated to providing individuals affected by disability and homelessness the opportunity to thrive in their communities Submitted by Hannah Castle MILAN, Mo. — Aug. 28, 2023 — High Hopes Employment Services recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their second-annual Believe in Local…
Read MoreGreen City FFA Chapter Helps Pack Meals For Families In Need At Missouri State Fair
2023 Drive to Feed Kids Raises over 1.2 Million Meals Members of the Green City FFA Chapter joined more than 700 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 15, for the Missouri State FFA Food Insecurity Day of Service held in conjunction with the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive…
Read MoreMilan FFA Chapter Day of Service at Missouri State Fair
MILAN FFA CHAPTER Helps Pack 160,000 Meals for Families in need at Missouri State Fair 2023 Drive to Feed Kids Raises over 1.2 Million Meals Missouri Farmers Care Members of the Milan FFA Chapter joined more than 700 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 15, for the Missouri…
Read MoreMcCully Exhibits at MO State Fair
Colton McCully, of Harris, MO, exhibited the Reserve Champion Light Crossbred Gilt at the Missouri State Fair August 19th during the Crossbred Gilt Show. He is the son of Steven and Nancy McCully of Harris, MO, the grandson of Bobby and Ali McCully of Milan, MO, and Betty Jackson of New Cambria, MO. Colton is…
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