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Palmyra R-1 Board Approves Staff Raises, Facility Upgrades And New Hires
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education approved staff raises, advanced several building improvement projects and filled key teaching and coaching positions during its regular meeting April 14. One of the board’s most significant actions was approving a 3% raise for all certified and noncertified staff for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s…
Read MoreMeet the Palmyra R-1 Prom Candidates
Palmyra High School will host its 2026 prom, “At Last We See the Light,” on Saturday, April 25, transforming the evening with a fairytale-inspired setting featuring a castle tower, glowing lanterns and purple flowers. As part of the annual tradition, doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with promenade beginning at 7 p.m. on the track…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and…
Read MoreMilan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year
Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year MILAN, Mo. — The City of Milan Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the second consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, crime reduction and community partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities…
Read MoreMunicipal Election Results
Sullivan County Municipal Election Results from April 7, 2026 City of Milan Mayor Andy Herington — 96 Non-certified write-ins — 3 City of Milan Northward Alderman Randy McCollum — 37 City of Milan Southward Alderman Ed Reger — 22 City of Milan Westward Alderman Rebecca Bennett — 32 City of Green City Northward Alderman (2-year…
Read MoreSullivan County Voters Approve Water Project, Reject Use Taxes
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — Voters across Sullivan County delivered mixed results on several ballot questions during the April 7 municipal election, approving a major infrastructure project while rejecting local use tax proposals in two communities. The most decisive outcome came from Public Water Supply District No. 1, where voters approved a $5 million bond issue…
Read MoreSullivan Co. Historical Society Receives MFA Grant to Help with Depot Roof Replacement
The MFA Oil F foundation awarded a $1,000.00 grant to the Sullivan County Missouri Historical Society to assist with roof replacement on the depot building. Pictured are Mark Shaw, board member, Michael Beck, District Manager, Lew Smith, Manager, Mike McGhee, Manager presenting a check to Joyce Miller, SCMHS president, Sandy Henley, SCMHS secretary, Martin Callihan,…
Read MoreMilan High School Prom Royalty Crowned
MILAN PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 2026 Prom was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in the Milan gym. Prom Royalty and Court were, left to right: Emmauel Aguilar, son of Jose Luis Aguilar and Manuela Beltran, Marian Dabney, daughter of John and Andrea Dabney, Aziel Alcantara, son of Andres Mora and Karina Pavon,…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Dominate Home Meet; Tigers Take Team Title Behind Balanced Effort
The Scotland County girls made the most of their home track Thursday, turning in a dominant performance to win the team title with 174 points, comfortably ahead of Clark County and the rest of the field. The Lady Tigers showed strength across every phase of the meet — sprints, hurdles, distance, relays, and field events…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 Schools Honor Retirees for Decades of Service
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 Schools recognized four longtime employees during a retirement celebration honoring their combined 92 years of service to the district. Those recognized included Dana Donaldson, who served 16 years; Jana Muntz, 14 years; Danny Norton, 32 years; and Dawn Triplett, 30 years. District officials said the retirees dedicated their careers…
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