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Sullivan County Weekly Wage Second Highest Among Area Counties
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their county employment and wages report. Sullivan County reported the second-highest average weekly wage among several northeast Missouri counties in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics County Employment and Wages report showed Sullivan County…
Read MoreGreen Castle Man Charged With Five Felonies in Domestic Assault Case
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Green Castle man remains in custody after Adair County Prosecuting Attorney David Goring filed five felony charges June 9 alleging multiple acts of domestic assault. Clark Koesy, 39, of Green Castle, is charged in Adair County Case No. 26AR-CR00431 with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, second-degree domestic assault and two…
Read MoreSullivan County Pharmacy Celebrates with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Information submitted by Rae Ashby, SCMH MILAN, Mo. — The Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 11, to celebrate Sullivan County Pharmacy. Owned by Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, the pharmacy is located at 511 W. Third St. in Milan. The pharmacy opened in February 2025 and provides prescription services, pharmacist consultations…
Read More4-H and MU Extension Bring Farm-to-Table Education to Milan Summer School Students
Submitted by Avery Sayre Beginning May 22, 4-H Volunteer Avery Sayre and Youth Development Educator Hillary Robedeaux with the University of Missouri Extension, delivered a Farm to Table school enrichment program at Milan C-2 summer school. Over the course of five lessons, approximately 45 students in grades 4–6 participated each day, gaining a better understanding…
Read MoreGreentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Sarah Crawford. Also attending were Mayor Pro-Tem Rob…
Read MoreSchuyler County Reports 1,048 Covered Jobs
Schuyler County reported 1,048 covered jobs and an average weekly wage of $860 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS County Employment and Wages report showed Schuyler County with 102 covered establishments in December 2025. The county’s average weekly wage was below the…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks As Missouri Prepares For Big Celebrations This Summer
Seasonal retailers may legally sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for a summer filled with even more festivities and celebrations than usual – including the “America 250” commemoration and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area – the Division of Fire Safety is…
Read MoreGardner Musing
There is a question that is often asked not only from out-of-town visitors, but a few local citizens have asked as well. “When and how did Palmyra get the nickname of Flower City”? A few days ago, a Quincy Herald Whig article written by Brent Engel came across my desk. (no date) The article was…
Read MorePalmyra Man Arrested After Search Warrant Leads To Drug Trafficking Case
PALMYRA — A Palmyra man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant that authorities say resulted in the seizure of approximately 141 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Cliff Shepherd, also listed in court documents as Clifton Lester Shepherd, was arrested June 1 after members of the Palmyra Police Department and the East Central Drug…
Read MorePalmyra Buses Earn Perfect Inspection Rating
PALMYRA — Two Marion County-area school districts recently completed the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program, with no buses from either district placed out of service. Palmyra R-I earned a perfect inspection rating, with all 18 buses approved during the initial inspection. No Palmyra buses were listed as defective. Marion County…
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