The Milan Standard
Public 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…
Read MoreNew Vet Office Opens in Milan
Submitted by Jaime Letner Rockin’ J Veterinary Services, LLC is a new mixed animal veterinary practice owned and operated by Dr. Jake and Jaime Letner in Milan, Missouri. Dr. Letner grew up in Mercer County where he was a graduate of Princeton R-V High School. Dr. Letner graduated from University of Missouri College of Veterinary…
Read MoreFirst Missouri Bank is Now Verimore Bank
Submitted by Ken Honeck BROOKFIELD, Mo. (August 29, 2022) – First Missouri Bank – a full-service community bank with locations throughout Northern Missouri – announces it will change its name to Verimore Bank as of today, August 29, 2022. The Brookfield, Missouri-based bank will maintain its current staff and local ownership comprised of individuals who…
Read MoreGreen City Welcomes New Mayor
Submitted by Rachael Hall, Green City Clerk At the City Council meeting on August 4, Mayor Taylor made the tough decision to resign as Mayor. In April, 2013, Charity Taylor was elected to the Board of Alderman as one of the Southward Alderwoman. She served as Alderwoman until she was elected Mayor in April, 2017,…
Read MoreGreen Castle Labor Day Parade Grand Marshals
2022 Grand Marshals of the Green Castle Labor Day parade are shown above. The are Wilma Elsea (left) and Virginia Athon (right). Look for more parade photos on Page 8. Photo by Brenda Linder
Read MoreMilan Christian Church Pastor Publishes Book Following Study on Widows in Nigeria
By Echo Menges When Dr. Sung Bauta began researching and writing his theological dissertation in pursuit of his PHD at Asbury Theological School in Wilmore, KY, he was unaware of the spiritual and cultural journey he would undergo. Bauta began writing his dissertation in 2017 when he took a three-month trip to Northern Nigeria to…
Read MoreLivestock Legacy
By Jason Jenkins This article was originally produced and published by MFA Oil Company in Momentum magazine. This story is being reprinted with permission. Growing up in north Missouri’s Sullivan County, just a few miles from Green City, Trevor Shafer always felt his place was on the family farm. After all, the Shafers’ roots run…
Read MoreMissouri State Fair Exhibitor Places First in Barrels
Blake Eitel, a member of the Milan FFA Chapter, recently exhibited Hot Tabasco Tari at the Missouri State Fair. They placed 1st in Barrels and 2nd in Poles for 13 and over, 58 in and under. Blake is the son of Paul and Deanna Eitel. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan FFA Receives $5,000 Grant
Submitted by Erin Glarner, Bayer Milan, Mo August, 2022 – Local farmer Nick and Ashlee Taylor recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Milan FFA. Milan FFA will use the funds to help the students develop leadership skills, promote SAE’s and to continue to educate our community of the importance…
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