The Milan Standard
Retires After 20 Years As Sullivan County Circuit Clerk
Sherry Brinkley (right) retired at the end of 2022 after 20 years of service as the Sullivan County Circuit Clerk. She is shown with Associate Circuit Judge Tracey Mason White (left). Photo by Phyllis Fleshman
Read MoreMilan C-2 School Board Hires Dr. Ashley Pauley as Incoming Superintendent
Sumbitted by Dr. Ben Yocom On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Milan C-2 Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Ashley Pauley to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Pauley is a life-long Milan Wildcat! She has served the district for fourteen (14) years, most recently as Milan Elementary Principal for the…
Read MoreIce Age Animal Bone Found in Green Castle
By John Garlock, Courtesy of KTVO TV Channel 3 News NEAR GREEN CASTLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman made an incredibly rare prehistoric discovery on her farm outside Green Castle. Linda Jepson and her family were out walking in a field when an unusual object on the creek bank caught her eye. “I picked…
Read MoreCallihan Retires After 45 Years of Banking Service in Milan
Information submitted Milan, MO – A retirement celebration was held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Verimore Bank in Milan, MO, for long time employee, Janet Callihan. Janet celebrated 45 years in the banking business. She started her banking career in June 1977 and has worked her entire banking career at the Milan location.…
Read MoreMoDOT Awards City of Milan Nearly $250K for New Sidewalks
MoDOT Press Release The Missouri Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the award of the 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program projects. The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is federally funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The goal of the program is to expand transportation choices and enhance the transportation experience through categories of activities…
Read MoreVIDEO: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Honored at Reservoir Dedication in Sullivan County
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) was honored during the dedication ceremony of the Roy Blunt Reservoir site north of Milan. This video was recorded by Echo Menges for The Milan Standard on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the site of the Roy Blunt Reservoir in Sullivan County, Missouri.
Read MoreFair Ballot Language from the Missouri Secretary of State
The following information is provided by the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office to explain the amendments put before Missouri voters on the November 8, 2022, ballot. Amendment 1 Official Ballot Title: Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to: allow the General Assembly to override the current constitutional restrictions of state investments by the…
Read MoreMilan Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Complete Family Chirpractic
Submitted by Crystal Bupp MILAN, MO. – The Milan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony & joined Complete Family Chiropractic & Wellness, LLC to celebrate their establishment. Complete Family Chiropractic & Wellness is located at 825 North Pearl Street, in the north half of the Farm Bureau Building. “Complete Family Chiropractic &…
Read MorePublic Invited to Roy Blunt Reservoir Dedication
Submitted by Brad Scott, NCMRC MILAN, MO – On Thursday, October 13th at 11:30 a.m. the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission will be hosting a very special and historic event to dedicate the ROY BLUNT RESERVOIR in sight of the future dam at the future lake marina site on the west side of the…
Read MoreGreen City Named Purple Heart City
Submitted by Walter Schley Green City, Missouri was named a Purple Heart City on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The Ceremony was held at the Green City Hall. “The Mayor and Council members wanted to honor the citizens of Green City who have received the Purple Heart for their contributions and sacrifice to our great nation…
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