Storm Ready

Storm spotter training class to be held in Milan

The Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service have scheduled free Storm Spotter Training in Milan. Storm Spotter class will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 27 in the Milan Community Center, 205 N. Market Street, Milan, Mo.  The class will last approximately 1-½ hours and will be presented by […]

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Leewood Apartments in Milan destroyed by fire

A fire Sunday in Milan burned the Leewood Apartments to the ground. Reports indicate a grease fire in one of the kitchens apparently ignited the fire which then spread up a wall, into an attic, and spread to all four apartment units. Investigators have determined the blaze in Milan to be accidental.  It’s also reported […]

Traffic Accident

Princeton woman hurt in icy crash on Route E

The highway patrol reports 22-year-old April Wipple of Princeton was taken by ambulance to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan and later was transported by medical helicopter to the University Hospital in Columbia with moderate injuries. She was driving a pickup southbound when she apparently lost control on an icy Route E about four miles […]

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Milan man makes court appearance

A Milan man appeared last week in Sullivan County Circuit Court after his arrest by officers of the State Highway Patrol. 47-year-old Travis Von Shaw was arrested on a warrant accusing him of burglary in the first degree; assault in the fourth degree; and harassment in the second degree – all from October 29th. The burglary is a […]

Traffic Accident

Linneus man hurt when dump truck overturns

The Highway Patrol reports a Linneus man sustained minor injuries when his dump truck overturned four miles south of Reger early Friday afternoon. Seventy-three-year-old Paul Wiese traveled south on Route Z when his truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned, causing extensive damage to the truck.  An ambulance transported him to the […]

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Milan Elks hold Thanksgiving dinner today

The Milan Elks will hold a Thanksgiving Dinner at their lodge today. Turkey, ham, potatoes, noodles, green beans, rolls, and desserts will be served starting at 11 o’clock this morning. The meal is free, and no reservations are needed to attend and delivery will also be available. Call Patty Foster at 660-216-9752 for more information.

NCMC PAS students recently participated in the Missouri PAS State Conference November 13-15 on the NCMC campus. (F-L to R) Jamee Scearce, Shambree Hagan, Mariah Fox, Ariel Propes, Breanna Chambers, Chandra Woodring. (B-L to R) Colton Hargrave, Katelyn Galloway, Andrew Bimson, Kamron Stephenson, Nicholas Caraway, Alex Neal.

NCMC agriculture students participate in State Conference

Twelve agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization State Conference November 13-15 at the NCMC campus located in Trenton, Missouri. There were 130 students, advisors, and guests from seven Missouri community colleges and universities participated in the conference. The NCMC group had the opportunity to travel to […]

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Milan Elks to host holiday meals

The Milan Elks Lodge will hold holiday meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serving will begin at 11 o’clock in the morning both days and Secretary Foster says the Elks will fix turkey, ham, potatoes, noodles, green beans, rolls, and desserts for the meals. She notes food will be delivered to those who call in as […]