The Milan Standard
State and Federal Workforce Development Agencies Aid Displaced Simmons Plant Workers
Workforce Partners Deliver Rapid Response Services and Job Fair for Simmons Animal Nutrition Employees in Milan, Missouri Submitted by Brent Stevens, Workforce Development Board of North Missouri Executive Director Milan, MO – The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of North Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Division of Employment Services, Gamm…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
Part 2 JULY Sullivan County Fair events and the Fair Queen contest were showcased during mid-summer celebrations. Camp Med and local workshops introduced students to healthcare and technical career pathways. The Milan C-2 Board reviewed budget amendments and end-of-year financials. Fourth of July celebrations and community activities filled the summer calendar. AUGUST Back-to-school coverage focused…
Read MoreInterim Public Administrator Sworn-In to Office
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — The Sullivan County Commission has appointed Ashley Hoselton as interim public administrator following the retirement of Joan Brummitt, who previously held the position and was arrested last year on allegations of financial misconduct. Hoselton was sworn in during a brief ceremony at the Sullivan County Courthouse. She will serve…
Read MoreTrooper Injured, One Dead and Several Hurt in Head-On Crash Near Green City
By Echo Menges GREEN CITY, Mo. — A Missouri state trooper was seriously injured and a Milan woman was killed Monday morning in a head-on crash east of Green City that left several others hospitalized, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 7:20 a.m. on Missouri Highway 6, about 1.5 miles…
Read MoreMilan Elks Serve Over 200 Christmas Meals
THE MILAN ELKS served approximately 209 carry out dinners on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in celebration of Christmas. Shown above are volunteer workers filling plates to be delivered. The proceeds are donated to the Sullivan County Nutrition Site. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Basketball Tournament to Begin Jan. 12
The Milan C-2 66th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament will begin on Monday, January 12 and run thru Saturday, January 17, 2026. There are 8 teams competing for the championship, Milan Wildcats, Green City Gophers, North Missouri Knights, Marceline Tigers, Putnam County Midgets, Trenton Bulldogs, Novinger Wildcats and the Brookfield Bulldogs in the girls and boys…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
JANUARY Sheriff Roger Smiley retired after 16 years of service, and Scott Frazier was sworn in as Sullivan County Sheriff. The 65th Annual Milan Invitational Basketball Tournament began, featuring teams from across the region. Verimore Bank donated $12,500 to support the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Two Milan FFA members received $1,000 NEMO Cattlemen’s scholarships…
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