The Milan Standard
Students Collect Food for Milan Senior Center
The Milan C-2 3rd and 4th grade classes and their teachers, Mr. Morgan Stephenson, Mrs. Jordan Swisher, Mrs. Jennifer Richardson and Miss Tyler DeWitt recently collected food to donate to the Sullivan County Senior Center.
Read MoreSullivan County Officials Urge Drivers to ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down’
MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County commissioners have issued a proclamation in support of the 2025 Buckle Up Phone Down challenge, urging residents to prioritize safety on the roads by wearing seat belts and avoiding cell phone use while driving. The proclamation, signed Oct. 28, highlights sobering statistics, including that six out of 10 people killed…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks In 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state…
Read MoreMiss Lewis and Clark County Pageants Held
The Miss Lewis & Clark, Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen and Miss Clark County’s Teen competitions were held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Clark County Middle School gym. From left, Celia Medeiros was crowned Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen; Ananya Senthil, Miss Lewis & Clark; and Darby Rollins, Miss Clark County’s Teen.
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreJacob White Wins State In Wrestling
Jacob White of Milan and a member of the Trenton Bulldogs Wrestling team won the 113 lb District Championship which qualified him to compete in State for the 2ncd consecutive season. Jacob went on to win State defeating Waylon Adkisson of Centralia in the championship. He is the son of Brian White and the…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Fifth Straight District Title
Green City remained unbeaten on the season with a 74-58 win over a tough Atlanta Hornet team in the boys championship game of Class 1, District 11 at Green City. Tristin Harrison sank a Gopher three ball, opening a ten point lead at the 3:14 mark of the second quarter. Second ranked Green City (27-0)…
Read MoreAudit of Sullivan County Financial Statements Identifies Oversight Issues
County Officials Implement Corrective Actions February 2025— Milan, MO: An audit of Sullivan County’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, revealed issues with budgetary compliance and federal expenditure reporting, highlighting the need for improved financial oversight. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC on behalf of Missouri State Auditor Scott…
Read MoreMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe Outlines Bold Education Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a sweeping set of education proposals in his 2025 State of the State address, emphasizing record investments in K-12 education, increased school choice, and a call for modernization of the state’s school funding formula. Kehoe’s vision prioritizes strengthening public schools while expanding educational options…
Read MoreHospital Wins Judgement Against Local Pharmacy
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Summary DRAFT – December 19, 2024 – A regular Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on December 19, 2024, by Chairperson Melba Fordyce at 12:39 PM. Trustees present were Bill Lewis, Jim Heaton, and Angie Curtis. Also present were…
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