Area News
Christmas Eve and Christmas Services and Activities
By Phyllis Fleshman Milan Christian Church will have a Christmas Eve program at 6:00 p.m. on December 24. Regular services on Christmas, Sunday, December 25. Newtown Christian Church will hold a Cantata, Gloria Impossible at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Christmas day morning worship will be at 10:00 a.m.. There will be no Sunday School.…
Read MoreBank Donates to High Hope
First Interstate Bank Donation to High Hope – On December 13, 2022, team members from First Interstate Bank donated $6,000 to High Hope. High Hope provides individuals and families who are affected with economic decline, disability, or homelessness, with the opportunity to work, live, and socialize in their community. The organization opened its supportive housing…
Read MoreLocal Players Make All-State Football Teams
Cristian Chaparro, shown on the left, was chosen for the 1st team Class 1 All – State Football Team as kicker as well as Jeremy Bennett who was chosen on the third team as a DB on the All – State list. Photo submitted
Read MoreBank Donates to Senior Center
Submitted by Hannah Castle, First Interstate Bank Milan, Missouri— December 8, 2022— Representatives from First Interstate Bank recently donated $1,000 to the Sullivan County Senior Center for providing assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing care for the senior citizens in the community. “Supporting our local Senior Center is an important thing for…
Read MoreChristmas Kickoff Light Parade and Decoration Winners
Receiving first place in the float division at the Milan Christmas Kickoff held Saturday, December 10, 2022, was “The Eddys”. It was a massive float featuring Santa’s Workshop.
Read MoreGet the Lead Out
By Mike Scott Nobody wants lead in their water, but many people may have trace amounts in their home’s water. The Environmental Protection Agency has passed a rule which mandates water providers, including cities and water districts, to start the process of removing any lead from their water systems. The first step required by the…
Read MoreArnold Honored as Tri-Rivers Legend
CARLY BOHLE PRESENTED WITH TRI-RIVERS LEGENDS AWARD-Milan High School Principal Mrs. Brooke Dodson (shown on the right) presents the 2022 Tri-Rivers Conference Legends award to Carly (Bohle) Arnold (Shown on the left) during the Saturday, December 3, 2022, Tri-Rivers Classic Tournament at Schuyler County. The Tri-Rivers Legends Award is emblematic of distinguished service to the…
Read MoreSanta is Coming to Milan for Christmas Kickoff: Schedule and Parade Route
Submitted by Crystal Bupp, Milan Chamber of Commerce This year, to kick off the Christmas season, the Milan Chamber of Commerce, Milan Old Timers and Sullivan County Community Development have teamed up to host activities this year’s activities. Please make plans to join us this Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 4:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. on the…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Novinger Tournament; Novinger Girls Take Championship; Grundy County/Newtown/Harris Boys Win Third
By: David Sharp Second ranked Green City ran the table at the November 28-December 3, 2022 Novinger Varsity Basketball tournament, downing second seeded Atlanta (3-1) by a 56-34 margin in the boys championship game. Novinger broke a long championship drought, winning the girl’s first place game by a 46-22 final score over Grundy County-Newtown/Harris. Atlanta…
Read MoreSullivan County Senior Center Kicks Off Meal Champion Program with First Donation
By Echo Menges The Sullivan County Senior Center launched a new program this year allowing donors to help the center feed seniors throughout the county. The City of Milan gave the first donation of $5,000 to the program earlier this week. “Every year we have a deficit. Last year we had a deficit of (tens…
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