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Local Grandmother and Granddaughter Publish Children’s Book
Kay Jennings and granddaughter Emily Jennings, both of Browning, MO have published a childrens book titled, “Mr. Troll and the Kids.” Emily who is a sophomore at Linn County R-1 School in Purdin created all of the illustrations. The book also includes another story called “Round Two of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Covid confined…
Read MoreNCMC Agrilculture Students Participate in State Conference
Five agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference held in Ozark, MO. Students competed in career development contests, participated in leadership seminars, and toured Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO. Students attending the conference were Abigail Neill, Abby Dobbins, Gabryelle Hapes, Rylee Johnson, and…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Celebrates La Zacatecana During Ribbon-Cutting
Submitted by Crystal Bupp MILAN, MO. – The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined La Zacatecana to celebrate their establishment on December 2, 2021. La Zacatecana is located on the northwest corner of the square in Milan. “La Zacatecana is a welcomed asset, and we are fortunate to have…
Read MoreMilan Boys Claim Road Win At Knox
Milan took advantage of late game Knox County turnovers to get past a shorthanded Knox County boys’ team for a 44-41 December 10, 2021 win at Knox County. The Eagles lost projected starting guards Rylan Roberts and Keaton Strange due to knee injuries suffered in football. Both Strange and Roberts are expected to miss the…
Read MoreGreen City 2021 Basketball King and Queen Crowned
Green City basketball players chose the 2021 Basket ball King and Queen on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Queen Madison Lunsford, daughter of Doug and Amanda Lunsford, and King was Laydon Fields, son of Donnie and Angela Fields.
Read MoreVIDEO: Milan Christmas Kickoff Raffle, Hot Chocolate, Light Parade, Visit from Santa and Pizza Supper
The Milan Chamber of Commerce joined forces with community members and other organizations to bring together this year’s Christmas Kickoff event held at the Milan Town Square on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The following video was recorded during the event by Echo Menges for The Milan Standard weekly newspaper. It has been uploaded in HD…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Novinger Tournament
By: David Sharp Atlanta (3-1) jumped out to a 12-5 lead during the 2021 Novinger Tournament boys’ championship game. The Hornets took an 18-12 lead when 6’8” center Roman Phillips sank a free throw with three seconds to play in the first period. Green City (3- 0, ranked fifth in Missouri Boys Class 1) roared…
Read MoreGreen City Girls Win Novinger Tournament
By: David Sharp Top seeded Green City took an 18-10 lead over Atlanta during the girl’s championship game of the 2021 Novinger Tournament. The top seeded Lady Gophers forged a 28- 15 edge in the third quarter and went on to a 39-28 victory. “It’s a lot of fun to get in a tournament and…
Read MoreMO State Teachers Association State Convention
Pictured left to right Charlotte Bailey, Teresa Dolan and Janie Gray who attended the Missouri State Teacher’s Association State Convention in Columbia, Missouri on November 17-19, 2021. These teachers teach in the Green City R-1 District. These MSTA members also represent the NE Region MO Executive Board. Charlotte is an Executive Board Member, Teresa is…
Read MoreJunior Livestock Champion Bull
EXAR Expressive 0681B won Junior Champion Bull at the 2021 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victor (ROV) Angus Show held November 16, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. Campbell Stock Farm, Green City, Missouri, and Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Oklahoma, own the winning bull. Photo by: Linde’s Livestock Photos.
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