Area News
Rardon Inducted into Ronald McDonald House Hall of Fame
Submitted by Connie Rardon Decker Rardon of Wheeling recently received a special plaque of recognition from the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. Decker turned in 203 pounds of tabs earlier this year and has been placed in their Hall of Fame. The presentation was made by Shelby Boze, Ashlee Smith and Mia Mueller of the…
Read MoreMilan City Council Pushes Forward on Infrastructure Funding
Submitted by Lisa Sharp, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 2022 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street, on July 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Ed Reger,…
Read MoreLocal Fire Department Awarded Matching Grant Funds for New Equipment
Submitted by Ben Webster, Fire Program Supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation Funding has been awarded for this year’s Volunteer Fire Assistance grants. One hundred fifty-four (154) fire departments will receive reimbursement of up to $4,500 to assist with the purchase of personal protective gear, communications equipment, and wildfire suppression equipment to help increase…
Read MoreSheriff Asks Community to Report Information About Human Remains Found in Western Adair County
Submitted by Adair County Sheriff Eldon L. Grissom On July 10, 2022, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Adair County E911 Center received a call to check the well-being of an Adair County resident. At approximately 1:17 p.m., officers arrived at a property in the area of Youngstown Trail in western Adair County. While checking the area…
Read MoreSullivan County Fair Art Hall Winners Heading to State Fair
State Fair Selected Art Hall was chosen at the Sullivan County Fair during the week of July 5 through the 10, 2022. Shown left to right: Naylee Cassity, Kaden Oaks, Grant Oaks, Kimber McCabe, Jocelyn Perez. Not pictured: Lily March and Charity Cowart. Photo submitted
Read MoreGovernor Appropriates $30 Million Toward East Locust Creek Reservoir Construction
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission Press Release MILAN, MO – On Thursday, June 30th, Governor Mike Parson signed the appropriations bill containing a $30 million infusion into the Multipurpose Water Resources Fund (MWRF) continuing his steadfast support for the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR). Senator Dan Hegeman led in advocating for the funds in…
Read MoreSullivan County Health Department Celebrates 45 Years
On Friday, July 1, 2022, The Sullivan County Health Department gathered to celebrate its 45th Anniversary. Present on Friday were SCHD Board and Staff. SCHD is proud to serve such a wonderful community! From left to right Deborah Taylor Administrator, Sally Jones Board Member, Betty Stroud Board Secretary, Sarah Lewis Board member, Dr. Dale Essmyer…
Read MoreSullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Crowned
Submitted by Tennille Banner An excited crowd was on hand for the 2022 Sullivan County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Pageant on Thursday, June 30, 2022. There were six young ladies vying for the Junior Miss title, and two ladies vying for the Fair queen title. Selected as the queen was Miss Olivia Morris. She…
Read MoreCelebrating 65 Years of Marriage
Jerry and Phyllis Staples of Milan were married on June 29, 1957 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Marceline, MO by Father Peter Rourke. They celebrated their anniversary on June 29, 2022. Jerry had enlisted in the Navy in 1955 right out of high school and spent the next 20 years in the Navy, retiring…
Read MoreJeffries Named Green City Parade Marshal
Submitted by Slyvia Christian The Green City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mrs. Betty Jeffries has been selected as the July 4 Parade Marshal for 2022. Betty has lived her whole life in Sullivan County and has been in her home, just off the square, for nearly 60 years where she raised her…
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