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Sullivan County Road Maintenance
Sullivan County Routes will close and/or be under maintenance this week as follows: Route PP – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project over East Medicine Creek through the end of the year. This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the…
Read MoreBrowning Board of Aldermen Met Oct. 29th
The Board of Aldermen met in regular session on October 29, 2020 at the Browning Community Building due to Covid-19 restrictions with the following officials present: City Clerk DeEtta Jones, Alderman Tod Sparks, Alderman Rob Wood and Alderwoman Jackie Flummer with Mayor Dean Spencer presiding. Also present was maintenance Kelly Jones. Alderman Gooch and Fire…
Read MoreSanta is Coming to Milan
To kick off the Christmas Season, activities are being hosted on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Milan square. The Mayor will light the Christmas tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. Kicking it off will be the announcement of the winners for the decorating contest. Businesses and residential houses are…
Read MoreFor the First Time in 108 Years, Operation Santa is Nationwide!
We need your letters now! WASHINGTON, DC — Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of kids, the holidays and wondering how to provide for them may also be weighing heavily on many. But take heart, Santa and the Postal Service are way…
Read MoreLocust Creek Reservoir Planners Seek Pre-Construction Approval for Timber Harvesting, Public Meeting Held
Submitted by the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission MILAN, MO – The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) required a study be performed on the impacts and alternatives to the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR). ELCR had an approved Environmental Impact Statement in 2006, however, a Supplemental Environmental Impact…
Read MoreSend In Your Letters to Santa!
Has your child written to Santa Claus this year telling what he or she would like to find under the Christmas tree for him or herself and the rest of the family? The Milan Standard will again accept for publication the little folks’ pictures and letters to Santa Claus, We will publish as many of…
Read MoreEAST LOCUST CREEK RESERVOIR AWARDED $25 MILLION IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
Bid Lettings Followed By Pre-Construction Activities to Commence in Coming Months FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Brad Scott November 17, 2020 816-590-0264 MILAN, MO – The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (Commission) was notified of award of $25 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to fund design and construction of the East Locust…
Read MoreSullivan Co. Health Dept. Reports Nine Additional COVID-19 Cases
Milan, MO – Sullivan County Health Department has confirmed nine additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County. Currently Sullivan County sits at a total of five hundred and sixty-seven, with zero active probable cases, five deaths, and one hundred and twelve active cases. The positive cases have been determined to be community related. To…
Read MoreMilan City Council Adopts Resolution to Appoint Representatives to Water Commission
November 2, 2020 – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street, on November 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Steve Hill, Randy McCollum, Trudy Schnelle, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith. Also present: Mayor…
Read MoreSCHD Reports Seven Additional COVID-19 Cases
Milan, MO – Sullivan County Health Department has confirmed seven additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County. Currently Sullivan County sits at a total of four hundred and seventy-two cases, with zero active probable cases, four deaths, and eighty-seven active cases. The positive cases have been determined to be community related. To maintain confidentiality,…
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