The Milan Standard
JOYCE NORMAN CLEM
Joyce Norman Clem, age 87, of Lebanon, Illinois died at 12:23 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, Joyce was born on July 6, 1938, in Trenton. MO, the daughter of lva Belle. She married Wayne Edward Clem on August 20, 1955, in Milan, MO. Wayne preceded her in death on December 2, 2025. Surviving are three…
Read MoreMARJORIE JEAN WYANT FIELDS
Marjorie Jean Wyant Fields, 92, of Green City, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Nova and Genevie Wyant, born August 7, 1933 in Milan. Marge married Jack Geosling, February 6, 1956, and they had son, David Fields. Jack preceded her in…
Read MoreMilan Perfect, Green City Has One Defective Bus in Annual Inspections
MILAN — Milan C-2 earned a perfect rating, while Green City R-I had one bus listed as defective during the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. Milan presented 12 buses for inspection, and all 12 were approved during the initial inspection. No Milan buses were listed as defective or placed out…
Read MoreBid Process To Build Roy Blunt Reservoir Back On Track
MILAN, Mo. – The Roy Blunt Reservoir bid process is open once again. Last fall, the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission pre-qualified an impressive group of general contractors and specialty contractors. The commission took the step of pre-qualification due to complexity of a portion of the dam and spillway construction. The commission was asked…
Read MoreCity of Newtown Impact Grant Media Pitch
The city of Newtown, Missouri, has received a $35,000 Impact Grant from Smithfield Foods to help transform a vacant bank building into a community park across from City Hall. “This project is about creating a place where our community can come together,” said Amy Peterson, mayor of Newtown and Smithfield Foods team member. “With the…
Read MoreMARY JANE COLLINS
Mary Jane (Ludwig) Collins, 93, of Harris, Missouri, and most recently of Hurst, Texas, passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2026. The daughter of Howard and Clara Hendriks Ludwig, she was born at home and delivered by her grandmother on March 29, 1933, in Valley City, North Dakota. She graduated from Valley City High School…
Read MoreGARY D. HAMILTON
Gary D. Hamilton, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at the age of 81 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gary was born on March 22, 1945, the son of Edward and Mary Smith Hamilton in Trenton, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jerry Elaine Fairley, wife, Carol Leith…
Read MoreOLIVE KAY MORRIS
Olive Kay Morris, 95, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri. Kay was born on April 10, 1931, to Billie and Olive (Hoselton) Martin near Winigan, Missouri. She grew up in Winigan, graduating from Green City High School in 1949. She then earned an…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding Support Staff Members of the Year
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize three outstanding individuals as the 2026 Support Staff Members of the Year. One honoree was selected from each local school district— Green City R-1, Milan C-2, and Newtown-Harris— for their exceptional dedication and service. Support staff members play an important role in…
Read MoreSullivan County Recognizes Outstanding New Educators with New Teacher of the Year Awards
SULLIVAN COUNTY, MO — The Sullivan County Education Association is proud to recognize two outstanding educators as the 2026 New Teachers of the Year. One honoree was selected from each participating school district—Green City R-1 and Milan C-2—for their exceptional early-career impact in the classroom. These educators have demonstrated strong dedication early in their careers,…
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