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Milan Christian Church Pastor Publishes Book Following Study on Widows in Nigeria
By Echo Menges When Dr. Sung Bauta began researching and writing his theological dissertation in pursuit of his PHD at Asbury Theological School in Wilmore, KY, he was unaware of the spiritual and cultural journey he would undergo. Bauta began writing his dissertation in 2017 when he took a three-month trip to Northern Nigeria to…
Read MoreDick Liedorff Inducted in Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
“Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 40 volunteers joined the 2022 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the…
Read MoreLivestock Legacy
By Jason Jenkins This article was originally produced and published by MFA Oil Company in Momentum magazine. This story is being reprinted with permission. Growing up in north Missouri’s Sullivan County, just a few miles from Green City, Trevor Shafer always felt his place was on the family farm. After all, the Shafers’ roots run…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates Success of L&M Floroal
By Crystal Bupp, Milan Chamber of Commerce MILAN, MO. – The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at L & M Floral on July 14, 2022, to celebrate its continued success since new owner Kenna Michael acquired the business in June of 2020. L & M Floral is located on the…
Read MoreSeason Opener For Ladycats
The Milan varsity Ladycats softball squad traveled to Brashear on Saturday, August 27, 2022. They participated in a 3 team round robin event. Milan opened their 2022 season against the tough, hometown, Brashear Lady Tigers. The Ladycats were visitors and were up against a veteran pitcher, Alexis Borgmeyer. the Brashear star hurler struck out 9…
Read MoreGetting Ready for the Green Castle Community Annual Labor Day Celebration Parade on Sept. 5
By April Dobrinske Members of the Green Castle Lions Club have been hard at work creating their float for the annual Labor Day parade scheduled to take place Monday September 5, 2022, as part of the Green Castle Community Annual Labor Day Celebration. The parade lineup will begin at the corner of Lincoln and South…
Read MoreHodge to Purchase Microscopes with Grant Funds
Submitted by Jean Page Mrs. Jenny Hodge, elementary science teacher at the Milan C2 School District, has been awarded a $500 MRTA classroom grant. Mrs Hodge plans to purchase microscopes and prepared slides for her classroom. These microscopes will be used in her science classes when studying cells. Since science is best learned through observations…
Read MoreMissouri State Fair Exhibitor Places First in Barrels
Blake Eitel, a member of the Milan FFA Chapter, recently exhibited Hot Tabasco Tari at the Missouri State Fair. They placed 1st in Barrels and 2nd in Poles for 13 and over, 58 in and under. Blake is the son of Paul and Deanna Eitel. Photo submitted
Read MoreFFA Volunteers Prepare for Labor Day Celebration
Submitted by April Dobrinski On Wednesday August 10, 2022, the Green City FFA Chapter volunteered their time to paint the bleachers in the Green Castle Park. The Green Castle Lions Club, Green Castle Fire Department, and City of Green Castle have also been working hard to make improvements to the Green Castle Park bleachers. The…
Read MoreBrowning Sesquicentennial Royalty Named
Pictured left to right: Princess Jaycee Robinson, Junior Queen Paityn Sparks, and Queen Mikaela Rojas.
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