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Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year

Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year MILAN, Mo. — The City of Milan Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the second consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, crime reduction and community partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities…

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Municipal Election Results

Sullivan County Municipal Election Results from April 7, 2026 City of Milan Mayor Andy Herington — 96 Non-certified write-ins — 3 City of Milan Northward Alderman Randy McCollum — 37 City of Milan Southward Alderman Ed Reger — 22 City of Milan Westward Alderman Rebecca Bennett — 32 City of Green City Northward Alderman (2-year…

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Sullivan County Voters Approve Water Project, Reject Use Taxes

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — Voters across Sullivan County delivered mixed results on several ballot questions during the April 7 municipal election, approving a major infrastructure project while rejecting local use tax proposals in two communities. The most decisive outcome came from Public Water Supply District No. 1, where voters approved a $5 million bond issue…

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Sullivan Co. Historical Society Receives MFA Grant to Help with Depot Roof Replacement

The MFA Oil F foundation awarded a $1,000.00 grant to the Sullivan County Missouri Historical Society to assist with roof replacement on the depot building. Pictured are Mark Shaw, board member, Michael Beck, District Manager, Lew Smith, Manager, Mike McGhee, Manager presenting a check to Joyce Miller, SCMHS president, Sandy Henley, SCMHS secretary, Martin Callihan,…

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Milan High School Prom Royalty Crowned

MILAN PROM ROYALTY – The Milan C-2 2026 Prom was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in the Milan gym. Prom Royalty and Court were, left to right: Emmauel Aguilar, son of Jose Luis Aguilar and Manuela Beltran, Marian Dabney, daughter of John and Andrea Dabney, Aziel Alcantara, son of Andres Mora and Karina Pavon,…

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Brashear Takes Baseball Matchup from Green City

By David Sharp Brashear (3-1) scored in four out of five inning sof their March 31, 2026 baseball contest with Green City at Brashear. Koenn Stewart and Bailyn Halley combined for a no hitter according to official Wild Tiger stats leading Brashear- Novinger to a 10-0 win in five innings. Green City (0- 5) made…

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Mosley Announces Candidacy for Missouri House District 3

MILAN, Mo. — P. Jeremy Mosley, a Milan resident and former U.S. Department of Agriculture official, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives District 3 seat. Mosley, a Republican, said he is seeking the office to represent rural communities in north Missouri. “I was born and raised right here in the heart…

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Sullivan County Candidates File for August Primary Election

MILAN, Mo. — Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary election in Sullivan County closed March 31, with several local races set for the ballot, according to the county clerk’s office. Melissa VanDusseldorp, a Republican, filed for circuit clerk. Three candidates filed for recorder of deeds, including Shari Hopkins, a Democrat, and Republicans Rose…

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Brinkley to Continue as Missouri Angus Association Board Member

These men and women were elected to serve on the Missouri Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2026 Missouri Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 21 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured seated from left are Roger Behlmann, Saint Paul, past president; Josh Gilbert, Oldfield, president; Holly Meyer, Koshkonong, president elect; Jeff Rhode, Stewartsville,…

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