Area News
A Missouri Thanksgiving: Words That Still Warm the Heart
Long before Thanksgiving became a fixed national holiday, Missourians were already being called to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the blessings of everyday life. In the fall of 1843, at a time when families gathered around wood-burning stoves and candlelight flickered across cabin walls, Missouri Gov. Thomas Reynolds asked the people of the young…
Read MoreHoliday Hope in Kahoka
The Kahoka Food Pantry made sure lots of Kahoka area families will have a Happy Thanksgiving. On Monday morning, volunteers helped with the annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, which was held at Steve’s Event Place in Kahoka.
Read MoreVeterans Day Brick Laying at Marion County Courthouse
The Marion County Courthouse was the site of the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Brick Celebration on a brisk November day. Marcia Fohey, chairman of the Brick Committee and auxiliary vice president, welcomed guests. She reminded them how blessed we are as we head into the 250th celebration of our country, and that the following week…
Read MoreScotland County and Knox County Eagles Play at Canton Jamboree
By David Sharp Scotland County swept both their boys and girls scrimmages at the November 26, 2025 Canton varsity basketball jamboree. Scotland County took an 11-10 lead after the opening period. Knox County missed layups contributed to an 18-12 Tiger lead after two periods of play. Scotland County had a good third period and claimed…
Read MoreMSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreMilan Police Dept. to Purchase New Vehicle
City of Milan Awarded $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant to Strengthen Public Safety Submitted by Crystal Bupp, City Administrator MILAN, Mo. (November 17, 2025) — The City of Milan has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Homeland Security’s SFY 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program. The…
Read MoreRecognizing National Rural Health Day
Submitted by Billie Ryals Representatives from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital and the Sullivan County Health Department are pictured alongside the Sullivan County Commissioners as they officially sign a proclamation in honor of National Rural Health Day, to be observed on November 20, 2025. National Rural Health Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the “Power…
Read MoreSullivan County Public Administrator Charged With Eight Felonies
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — Sullivan County Public Administrator Joan Brummitt, 65, has been charged with eight Class D felonies accusing her of financially exploiting a disabled person under her conservatorship and stealing more than $5,800 from the individual’s bank account, according to court records. Brummitt faces four counts of financial exploitation of a…
Read MoreArea Veterans Honored At Green City Lions Club
Area Veterans were honored last week at the regular meeting of the Green City Lions Club. Eight veterans were served as well as spouses and friends. Veterans shared stories from their time in the service and Veteran Greg Bailey surprised everyone with MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to take home at the end of the…
Read MoreMilan C-2 GRC All Conference Band Recipients
Students from the Milan C-2 Band that were honored with GRC All-Conference were: left to right, Adrienna Hamblin, trumpet, Lillianna Perez, flute, Merkel Seddoh, flute, Maddie McCabe, trumpet, Amahi Caceres, trombone, Drew McAllister, trombone, Darelisse Aroche, clarinet, Ailen Callejo clarinet, Kiara Ramos, euphonium.
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