The Milan Standard
Search Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreNEMR Awards 2026 Scholarship to Green City Senior Keyara Vasey
Date: May 2026 Green City, MO — NEMR is proud to announce Keyara Vasey of Green City High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Keyara was awarded a $500 scholarship during the Green City Senior Awards ceremony in recognition of her hard work, achievements, and bright future ahead. Each year, NEMR awards…
Read MoreFake IDs Flagged by Bank ID Checker Lead to Two Sullivan County Cases
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — Two separate criminal cases filed in Sullivan County involve men accused of using fake Missouri identification cards at First Interstate Bank in Milan after bank employees allegedly used an ID checker that showed the cards were not real. The cases are not listed as connected in court documents, but…
Read MoreTrenton Woman Charged After Alleged DWI Incident Involving Child
By Echo Menges MACON, Mo. — A Trenton woman faces multiple charges in Macon County following an alleged driving while intoxicated incident involving a child passenger. Laci L. Noel, 35, has been charged in Macon County Circuit Court with one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk, no sexual conduct,…
Read MoreDonation Funds New Lights at Green City Softball Field
Submitted by Emma Davis, Smithfield Foods During National Volunteer Week, Smithfield Foods presented a $8,000 donation to support new lighting at the softball field in Green City, Missouri, and volunteered time to help prepare the field for the upcoming spring season. “By contributing to the new lighting at the Green City softball field and volunteering…
Read MoreGreen City Teacher Recognized as Northeast Region Elementary Educator of the Year
Submitted by Tenille Banner, Superintendent GREEN CITY — Jamie Halley, a third grade teacher at Green City R-1 School District, has been selected as the MSTA Northeast Region Elementary Educator of the Year. She was recognized during the regional banquet hosted in Macon on Thursday, April 30. Mrs. Halley was nominated for the honor by…
Read MoreGARY L. WYANT
Gary L. Wyant, 75, of Lawson, Missouri, died peacefully May 2, 2026 at his lake house, held in love and surrounded by those he treasured most. He was born June 11, 1950, in Unionville, Missouri; he was a proud U.S. Marine and Vietnam-era veteran. Gary retired from Platte-Clay Electric as a lineman and was known…
Read MoreDabney Earns Sectional Berth For Milan At Class 2 Dist. 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Marian Dabney led Milan at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet Saturday, May 9, at South Shelby High School, earning a sectional berth in the girls shot put. Dabney placed third in the shot put with a throw of 10.77 meters to advance to sectionals next weekend. The…
Read MoreDabney Dominates Throws, Smith Sprints To Gold At Milan Relays By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group
By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Milan Relays on April 21 showcased a strong all-around effort for the host Wildcats, with standout performances in both the field events and sprints. Marian Dabney led the Milan girls with a dominant day in the throws, sweeping the shot put and discus while adding a runner-up finish…
Read MoreMilan Athletes Compete At Gerald Mansfield Invitational
Gerald Mansfield Invitational on April 28, 2026 at Macon High School, earning the team’s top finish with a runner-up performance in the girls shot put. Dabney placed second in the shot put with a throw of 10.78 meters. She also finished 12th in the javelin at 30.4 meters and 14th in the discus at 25.06…
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