AREA NEWS
Highway 6 Shop Hop Expands from Local Idea to Regional Event
Jared’s Jams effort grows into multi-town showcase of small businesses By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — What began as a small, local idea at Jared’s Jams in Edina has grown into a multi-community event stretching along Highway 6, bringing together small businesses, artisans and shoppers for the Highway 6 Shop Hop set for May 8–9.…
Read MoreNew Coffee Shop Opens in Edina
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A new coffee shop has opened its doors in Edina, adding another small business to the community’s downtown district. EsKape officially began serving customers in April at 117 Main Street. The shop is owned by Mike and Angelica Bommarito, a young couple who recently moved to Edina from St.…
Read MoreDabney Dominates Throws, Smith Sprints To Gold At Milan Relays By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group
By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Milan Relays on April 21 showcased a strong all-around effort for the host Wildcats, with standout performances in both the field events and sprints. Marian Dabney led the Milan girls with a dominant day in the throws, sweeping the shot put and discus while adding a runner-up finish…
Read MoreMilan Athletes Compete At Gerald Mansfield Invitational
Gerald Mansfield Invitational on April 28, 2026 at Macon High School, earning the team’s top finish with a runner-up performance in the girls shot put. Dabney placed second in the shot put with a throw of 10.78 meters. She also finished 12th in the javelin at 30.4 meters and 14th in the discus at 25.06…
Read MoreGamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Awards $200 Mini Grant to Milan C-2 Music Director
Submitted by Jean Page, Gamma Chapter Member The Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) is excited to announce that a Retired Teachers Mini Grant of $200 has been awarded to Andrew Gooch, the music director at Milan C-2 Schools. The funds will be used to purchase essential supplies for the elementary band program, such…
Read MorePWSD 1 Updates Delinquent Bill, Meter Access Policies
The Board of Directors made the following policy changes at the regularly scheduled February meeting, with changes going into effect June 1st, 2026: #1 Delinquent Bills – any bill paid after the 16th of the month is considered delinquent and will be subject to additional charges. All delinquent accounts will have service disconnected on the…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Eugene Lewis
The names on the memorial marker serve as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice these heroes gave. Etched deeply in stone, they stand in the hope that their memories will remain alive. It is also our goal to help carry out this honorable task. For many families, a name was all they received—perhaps in a…
Read MorePublic Meeting to be Held for U.S. Route 63 Conceptual Study in Adair and Schuyler Counties
HANNIBAL – The public is invited to an informational meeting to learn about the conceptual study of U.S. Route 63 corridor improvements in Schuyler and Adair counties, located between the Iowa state line and 2.1 miles north of Route KK, south of Kirksville. For the convenience of the public, two public meetings are planned in…
Read MoreMemphis Community Players Holds Fashion Show
The Memphis Community Players opened the “Costumes and Vintage Fashions Fashion Show” at the Memphis Theatre on May 2, 2026, with the Color Guard from the Memphis VFW presenting the national flag to the audience. The group represents the Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post 4958. Twenty-four models showcased over fifty costumes from several of the…
Read MoreCommunity Invited To Revolutionary War Patriot Marker Dedication
The community is invited to help celebrate a special piece of Scotland County history during a marker dedication ceremony for Revolutionary War Patriot Richard Gale Sr. The Jauflione Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host the ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Downing House Museum Complex, 311 S. Main…
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