Area News
How Does Drought Affect Nutrient Quality of Forage
By Dr. David Brown, University of Missouri Extension Forage remains the least expensive source of nutrients to maintain the sheep and goat herd. However, the drought condition experience across the state is affecting nutrient quality of forage in a variety of ways. During drought conditions, there is little or no grass growth, hence sheep and…
Read MoreRhonda Vincent to Perform in Pollock
POLLOCK ANNOUNCES SESQUICENTENNIAL ENTERTAINMENT Grammy award-winning artist, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, will headline Pollock’s Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday, July 29, at 7:00 p.m. Originally from Greentop, Rhonda has won an unprecedented seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in…
Read MoreGreen City Recognized as a Smart Rural Community
By Jennifer Chrisman Green City, Missouri 7/6/2023 The community leaders of Green City and NEMR hold a ribbon cutting to recognize Green City as a Smart Rural Community (SRC). NEMR was recently named a Smart Rural Community provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. As a result of NEMR’s national recognition, Green City is celebrated as…
Read MoreFourth of July Pageant Royalty Crowned
GREEN CITY PAGEANT – Front Row (L to R): Mini Miss Firecracker Amelia Robeson, Little Miss Sparkler Peightyn, Johnson, Miss Independence Abigail Treece, Back Row (L to R): Most Patriotic Kenzie Daniels, Miss Green City 4 th of July Kennedy Parrish, Teen Miss Liberty Clare Gordon. Photo submitted
Read MoreStorm Damage in Sullivan County
Heavy wind damage was reported from the west and north side of Sullivan County on Thursday morning June 29, 2023 as down gusts blew through the county. These pictures were taken from BB highway going north of Milan. There were also several reports from the Newtown/Harris area of storm damage. A garage at the residence…
Read MoreGrant Awarded to Green City FFA
Submitted by Kristin Wood, MFA Oil Columbia, Missouri – The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Green City FFA to assist with purchasing electrical supplies to provide electricity to the clay bird throwers and install LED lights at the trap shoot area. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that…
Read MoreSullivan Co. Fair Queen and Junior Miss Crowned
Submitted by Tennille Banner An excited crowd was on hand for the 2023 Sullivan County Fair Queen & Junior Miss Pageant on Thursday, June 29, 2023. There were four young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and three ladies vying for the Fair queen title. Selected as the queen was Miss Kennedy Parrish. She…
Read MoreGreen City Announces Coaching Hires
By: David Sharp Nick Edwards Takes Over Girls Basketball Head Job Second year teacher and coach Nick Edwards has been named Head Girls Basketball and softball coach at Green City. Nick Edwards takes over from Mike Schmidli who resigned after leading the Lady Gophers to the District Championship game in 2022-23. Nick Edwards is a graduate…
Read MoreMike and Janie Gray Named Green City 4th of July Grand Marshals
The Green City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mike and Janie Gray as the 2023 Parade Marshal for the annual July 4 celebration. Mike and Janie spent most of their lives and raised their family in the Sullivan County area, and have certainly left a mark on the community. Mike’s well-known ornery streak…
Read MoreCelebrating 70th Wedding Anniversary
Bud & Vera Nickell of Milan, MO were married July 1, 1953 by Rev. O.O. Hunsaker at Galt, MO. Their maid of honor and best man were Vera’s cousin, Thelma Jean and Jake Sayre. Their children are Brenda Jan and husband, Phirat Supasatit of Seattle, WA; Eric Lee and wife, Danette Nickell of Milan, MO…
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