Keeping Time, Keeping Score: A Mother-Daughter Scholar Bowl Tradition
By Emily Bontrager For Shirley Green and her daughter, Christina Schroeder, scholar bowl isn’t just a competition, it’s a tradition that has connected their family for decades. Shirley, 73, and Christina, 46, both of Memphis, have spent years at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Scholar Bowl Tournament, serving in key roles…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Receives Transportation Assistance Grant from American Cancer Society
For the fifth consecutive year, Hannibal Regional Foundation has received a transportation assistance grant from the American Cancer Society. This year’s grant of $7,500 will be used to supply cancer patients at Hannibal Regional with gas cards to assist with the cost of transportation to and from treatment appointments. “This is such a great benefit…
Read MoreMilan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study
Milan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study APRIL 6, 2026 – Meeting Minutes – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy…
Read MoreMilan C-2 Board Approves Summer School, Salary Increases
Multiple staffing schedules updated; safety plan adopted MILAN, Mo. — The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved summer school plans, adopted a new emergency response protocol and updated multiple salary schedules during its regular meeting March 25. The board approved all items under new business unanimously. Summer school set for May–June The board approved plans…
Read MoreLocal Teacher Named “Ag Educator of the Year”
Milan High School honored as Missouri’s Golden Owl Award® 2026 grand prize winner Columbia, MO– As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In Missouri, seven exceptional ag teachers were recently named…
Read MoreTaylor Area News
By Cindy Griesbaum What a week, we have had some pretty bad storms this past week. I had some bad winds, horrible lightening, and heavy rain, ending up with over an inch total fell here at my house. I know some others had more and some had a lot less. Just grateful that there were…
Read MoreBrashear Wild Tigers Down Cardinals
By David Sharp Cade Erwin struck out ten South Shelby batters and drove in two Wild Tiger runs for an 8-1 win over South Shelby (1-4) during the third place game of the April 11, 2026 South Shelby Baseball Tournament. Brashear scored twice in the first inning. Cole Erwin and Cade Erwin doubled in runs.…
Read MoreChevie Sharpe Signs With John Wood CC Women’s Basketball
By David Sharp Highland senior Chevie Sharpe followed her heart when she chose John Wood Community College to continue her academic and athletic career. The Lady Cougar district champion basketball player signed a National Letter of Intent to attend John Wood CC and play basketball in an April 17, 2026 scholarship signing ceremony at Highland…
Read MoreRams Toss No Hit Shutout at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Gage Brownell fired the first five and two thirds innings for Schuyler County (11-2), leading the Rams to a 7-0 Lewis and Clark baseball win over Knox County (1-6) during April 16, 2026 play at Schuyler County. Gage Brownell struck out 13 Knox County batters along with going 1-3 with a fifth…
Read MoreAMANDA JO FAGAN
Amanda Jo Fagan, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2026 in Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born April 30, 1984 in St. Joseph, Mo. She is the daughter of Gary and Janet (Clouser) Fagan. She was welcomed home by her big brother Jason. Amanda began her education at Maysville R-1 and graduated from…
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