Area News
Wildcats Run Off Mustangs
The Wildcats were again at home, hosting the Linn County Mustangs on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Milan led first, lost their lead, fought back to regain the lead, and spurred their way to a 10-6 non-conference victory over the Linn County Mustangs. Milan used 3 pitchers to hold off the charging Mustangs. Grayson Smith was…
Read MoreWildcats Drop Conference Contest
The Milan Wildcats were host to the South Harrison Bulldogs in a Grand Rivers Conference battle at Milan’s American Legion Field on Thursday, April 7, 2022. On a cold, miserable, windy afternoon, the Milan Wildcats saw their lead drift away and lose 12 to 6 in seven innings. Milan is now 0-2 in GRC competition.…
Read MoreHarris Resident, Walt Schley, Receives Award
Harris, Missouri resident, Walt Schley, received his second Roger Sherman Bronze Medal from the Henry Leavenworth Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). The award is in recognition and appreciation of outstanding services rendered to the Chapter. If you or a member of your family are interested in history, genealogy, investigating your heritage…
Read MoreStudents Inducted During National Honor Society Ceremony
The Milan C-2 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held Thursday March 24, 2022, at the high school gym. Twenty-five new members were inducted. Shown above are (front row/ left to right) David Piodos, Jocelyn Perez, Hallie Weaver, Mercisse Muswamba, Yoseline Lovera, Erika Guttierrez, Judith Garcia, *Kassie Johnson, Gracie Dickson, Auburn Cole, *Janissa Martinez, *Bri…
Read MoreMSHP Dive Team, MDC Search for “Hidden Evidence” at Elmwood Lake
By Echo Menges The Missouri State Highway Patrol is being tight lipped about what lead the patrol’s Dive Team to conduct a search at Elmwood Lake on Monday, April 4, 2022. According to MSHP Troop B spokesperson Corporal Justin Dunn, the search was conducted as a follow-up on information the patrol’s Division of Drug and…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Players Selected for Media All-District Teams
By Harry Doak The 2021-2022 Media District Basketball selection was released on March 39, 2022. Chehk Niasse was selected: 1st Team Media All-District for Class 3 boys. Some of Chehk’s other honors received during this basketball season are: 1st Team Grand River Conference Selection; 1st Team Selection for the Tri- River All-Tournament Team; 1st Team…
Read MoreNew Renderings Released for ELCR Dam and Bridge
These renderings of the East Locust Creek Reservoir and Dam were produced by Olsson Associates, which are the lead engineers for the dam and spillway. Olsson and Associates are also under contract with MoDOT for the Mid-lake crossing bridges. These pictures are “renderings” of what the project could look like. According to the North Central…
Read MoreSchool Board Honored During Appreciation Month
Milan C-2 School Board March Meeting DRAFT – March 17th, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. – MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Jeremy Mosley, President; Mr. David Richardson, Vice President; Mrs. Crystal Bupp, Secretary; Mr. Harry Doak; Mr. Dennis Weaver; Mr. Nick Gardner and Mr. Jody Glidewell. SCHOOL PERSONNEL PRESENT: Dr. Ben Yocom, Superintendent, Mrs. Ashley Pauley, Elementary Principal,…
Read MoreMunicipal Election to be Held Tuesday, April 5
Sullivan County, MO – The General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 and a sample ballot for the various political subdivisions appear elsewhere in this week’s Milan Standard. There are some county-wide offices that are automatically filled because there is no opposition, and they do not have to appear on the ballot.…
Read MoreTeacher Shortages Impact NEMO Schools
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Recruiting and retaining qualified teachers is a challenge for all schools in Missouri. The average pay for Missouri teachers ranks 50th in the United States, at $32,970. The current minimum starting wage allowed by the state of Missouri is just $25,000. The problem is particularly challenging across northeast Missouri…
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