Area News
Gophers Repeat As Boys District Champions. Sectional And Quarterfinal Information
By: David Sharp Top seeded Green City (22-6, Ranked eighth in Missouri Boys Class 1) fired out to a 20-9 lead in their February 25, 2022 boy’s championship game and powered to a 63-38 win over Grundy County/ Newtown-Harris. The Panthers (20-8) played Green City closer in the second quarter. Green City held a 32-…
Read MoreMilan C-2 School Board Adopts Four-Day School Week
Milan C-2 School District Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes February 16th, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. – STUDENT RECOGNITION: High School – Mr. Hostetter, HS Principal, introduced Mr. Jarred Sayre and Ms. Allyson Buckallew – MC2 Vo-Ag Teachers and they introduced five students that have obtained either State or Proficiency degrees through the Future Farmers…
Read MoreSullivan County Memorial Hospital Reports Blood Shortage, Mandate Challenges, Possible Partnership with ATSU at January Meeting
Submitted by SCMH CEO Dr. Jason Crisman DRAFT – January 27, 2022 – A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on January 27, 2022, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 11:35 AM. Trustees present were Gary Drummond, Angie Curtis, Jim Heaton and Bill Lewis. Also present were Jason…
Read MoreLadycat Basketball Regular Season Ends; Slip To Old Foe Lady Tigers
The Milan Ladycats traveled to Memphis on Friday, February 18, 2022 to do battle with the Scotland County Lady Tigers. This would be the final contest for the regular season against the non-conference opponent, but a former rival in the old Tri Rivers Conference. The Ladycats lost to the Lady Tigers early in the season…
Read MoreNational FFA Week is Being Observed in Sullivan County
The Milan FFA group attended church services at the Milan Christian Church on Sunday, February 20, 2022, to begin FFA Week February 19-26. They are shown above. Front Row: (left to right) Ms. Buckallew, Tiffany Lee, Avery Pickering, Kyla White, Delany Banner, Kimber McCabe, Amber Sayre, Avery Sayre, Destiny DeLeon. Second Row:Mr Sayre, Alison Long,…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Remain Unbeaten in Conference
Green City employed an effective full court pressure defense, winning their February 11, 2022 Tri-County Conference boys game at La Plata by an 85-52 final score. The Gophers improved to 17-6, 7-0 in the conference. Green City sprang with an 11-2 lead when Zander Salas tossed in a home run ball with 5:01 to play…
Read MoreMilan Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Mi Tierra
By Crystal Bupp, Milan Chamber of Commerce MILAN, MO. – The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and joined Mi Tierra to celebrate their establishment on December 2, 2021. Mi Tierra is located on the south side of the square in Milan. “Mi Tierra is a welcomed asset, and we are…
Read MoreEssmyer Named Employee of the Quarter at SCMH
Congratulations to the Employee of the Quarter Michael Essmyer – Essmyer began his career with the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital on December 15, 2020, as a Laboratory Staff Technician. He was nominated for this award for always being willing to help other departments, and being an all around great employee. Essmyer has signed up for…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Get Back On Winning Track at Schuyler County, Players Reach Career Milestones
By David Sharp Green City (15-6, ranked eighth in Missouri Boys Class 1) responded to a La Plata Tournament upset loss to the Kirksville JV with a solid performance and a 57-42 win at Schuyler County. The February 3, 2022 contest at Queen City was one of several area high school basketball games rescheduled after…
Read MoreMilan Tournament Winners
LADY WILDCATS DISPLAY MILAN TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY-The Milan Lady Wildcats proudly display the first-place trophy from the 2022 Milan Tournament. The Lady Wildcats downed Marceline by a 53-36 final score in the girl’s championship game. Shown on the front row from left to right are: Auburn Cole, Gracie Dickerson, Hallie Weaver, Emily Menchaca, Janissa Martinez,…
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