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Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group   EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and the other scheduled for trial later this year in Adair County. Court records show that Cody Allen Murphy, 35, of Kirksville, formerly of Queen City, in case 24AR-CR00126-01, and Destiny Ann Stufflebean, also known as Destiny Ann Ferdig, 34, of Lancaster, formerly of Edina, in…

Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year MILAN, Mo. — The City of Milan Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the second consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, crime reduction and community partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities that make significant efforts to reduce crime, strengthen law enforcement collaboration and build relationships with residents. The program also emphasizes proactive policing strategies and long-term public safety planning. Gov. Mike Kehoe said the program highlights communities that prioritize safety and create environments where families and…

Sullivan County Municipal Election Results from April 7, 2026 City of Milan Mayor Andy Herington — 96 Non-certified write-ins — 3 City of Milan Northward Alderman Randy McCollum — 37 City of Milan Southward Alderman Ed Reger — 22 City of Milan Westward Alderman Rebecca Bennett — 32 City of Green City Northward Alderman (2-year term) Mark Lumsden — 21 Non-certified write-ins — 2 City of Green City Northward Alderman (1-year term) Jackie Kincanon — 21 Non-certified write-ins — 1 City of Green City Southward Alderman Dennis Carte — 42 Martin Lloyd — 12 Village of Humphreys Board Member (vote…

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — Voters across Sullivan County delivered mixed results on several ballot questions during the April 7 municipal election, approving a major infrastructure project while rejecting local use tax proposals in two communities. The most decisive outcome came from Public Water Supply District No. 1, where voters approved a $5 million bond issue to fund improvements to the district’s waterworks system. The measure passed with 317 votes in favor and 169 against. The funding will be used for acquiring, constructing, extending and improving the system, with costs to be paid through system revenues rather than general taxation. Supporters…

The MFA Oil F foundation awarded a $1,000.00 grant to the Sullivan County Missouri Historical Society to assist with roof replacement on the depot building. Pictured are Mark Shaw, board member, Michael Beck, District Manager, Lew Smith, Manager, Mike McGhee, Manager presenting a check to Joyce Miller, SCMHS president, Sandy Henley, SCMHS secretary, Martin Callihan, and Paul Henley, SCMHS board members and Monte Fisher, MFA Oil board member. SCMHS board members not present were Kris Good, Alan Eiseman and Patti Farris. Photo by Phyllis Fleshman, member

MILAN PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 2026 Prom was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in the Milan gym. Prom Royalty and Court were, left to right: Emmauel Aguilar, son of Jose Luis Aguilar and Manuela Beltran, Marian Dabney, daughter of John and Andrea Dabney, Aziel Alcantara, son of Andres Mora and Karina Pavon, King, Santiago Osorio, son of Angel and Evelia Osorio, Lexus Fordyce, daughter of James and Rachell Fordyce, Andrew Gomez, son of Pedro Arriola and Lorena Gomez, Tori Taylor, daughter of Nick and Ashlee Taylor, 2025 King and Queen, Jezlias Cruz and Arianna Gabutan. Seated is…

MILAN, Mo. — P. Jeremy Mosley, a Milan resident and former U.S. Department of Agriculture official, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives District 3 seat. Mosley, a Republican, said he is seeking the office to represent rural communities in north Missouri. “I was born and raised right here in the heart of rural Missouri, where faith, family and hard work are what matter most,” Mosley said in a statement announcing his campaign. A graduate of Milan C-2 High School and the University of Missouri, Mosley worked for 26 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm…