The Milan Standard
Three Weeks Before Christmas, 155 Simmons Workers Told They’re Out
Milan pet food plant to close in January; layoffs hit nearly 5% of county workforce By Echo Menges The Sullivan County community is reeling after learning the Simmons pet food plant is slated to be closed just one month into the new year. Local government officials and Simmons employees were notified on Wednesday, Dec. 3,…
Read MoreMDC Welcomes Three New Conservation Agents To The Northeast Region
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulated 20 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, these new conservation agents have been gaining experience in the field training program. Now, the new agents are looking forward to becoming familiar with their assigned counties.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Snow and Christmas Also Meant Rabbit Hunting to Me
There’s a very old saying: “When God closes a door, he then opens a window.” It has been attributed to both Helen Keller and Alexander Graham Bell. However, it may be in the movie The Sound of Music where it takes on a more Christian reference, according to experts. It implies that when things don’t…
Read MoreLand Grab In The Heart Of Missouri’s Ag Land
The rush to capitalize on lucrative federal tax incentives is driving utility-scale solar developers into Missouri’s agricultural heartland, treating prime farmland as a cheap, disposable commodity. This solar land rush has created an imbalance of power, leaving small, rural counties financially exposed and fundamentally changing their way of life—often before residents even know what is…
Read MoreStories That Recipes Tell: Old-Time Favorites Passed Down Through Generations
By Emily Bontrager Recipes that stand the test of time and have been passed down through generations are treasured in my family, and I imagine they are in many other families as well. Small boxes of recipes sit in my family’s baker’s cabinet, each one holding a piece of our own type of culinary history.…
Read MoreMilan Aldermen Approve Holiday Gifts, Review City Updates
Public hearing on hospital annexation set; sidewalk work may begin in December The Milan Board of Aldermen met Nov. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Andy Herington; Aldermen Darin Tucker, Randy McCollum, Rebecca Bennett, Richard Head and Lesa Smith; City Clerk Lisa Sharp; and City Administrator Crystal Bupp. Alderman Ed…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Prepare for Winter Conditions
MSHP Press Release Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check…
Read MoreChristmas Kickoffff To Be Held Saturday
The Milan Chamber Main Street presents their Christmas Kickoff on the square in Milan on Saturday, December 6, 2025. At 5:30 the Mayor will light the Christmas tree followed by registration for the adult drawing . At 5:45 the winners of the decorating contest will be announced. The Christmas parade will be held at 6:00…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: What Would Your Choices Be?
On an October drive back from a waterfowl hunt in South Dakota, riding shotgun with me was good friend and fellow church member Mark Arnold. On such trips, those riding shotgun have two purposes: first, to make sure we don’t get lost and take the wrong turn; second — and certainly more important — to…
Read MoreCrime-Fighting Cameras Quietly Spread Across Northeast Missouri
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Automated license plate reader cameras are quietly expanding across Northeast Missouri, helping law enforcement track stolen vehicles and criminal suspects, even as most local sheriff’s offices declined to publicly share how — or how often — the technology is being used in their communities. A questionnaire distributed by NEMOnews…
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