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Ownby family committed to Milan schools
Ownby family committed to Milan schools By Logan Watson Serving on the School Board is not the most glorious of public service positions, but it’s one that Will, Billy and Liz Ownby have taken very seriously since 1977. The Ownbys have a long history in the Milan school system, dating back 40 years. “We had…
Read MoreSchools prep for flu season
Schools prep for flu season By Logan Watson Flu season is upon us, and no one gets hit harder by the yearly plague than kids and those that come in close contact with them. According to the CDC, flu season usually peaks around February. The number of cases in Milan and Medina have been slowly…
Read MoreSGC’s Parker to walk on with Memphis
SGC’s Parker prowls with Tigers By Logan Watson South Gibson senior Lineman William Parker joined countless other high school football players across the country in national signing day ceremonies last Wednesday, accepting a preferred walk-on role at the University of Memphis. “This is an exciting day for William,” said Hornets Head Coach Scott Stidham. “We’re…
Read MoreRetiring utility director cites improved safety as accomplishment
Retiring utility director cites improved safety as accomplishment By Steve Short When lights come on at the flick of a switch, or water pours at the turn of a faucet, we might forget about the people working every day to assure those conveniences are provided. In Milan for the past 19 years, the man who…
Read MoreDawg Daze Festival moving to City Park
Dawg Daze to move to City Park By Logan Watson A big change for the annual Dawg Daze Street Festival will have party people in Milan breathing a little easier this August. The event’s planning committee voted unanimously to move the annual street festival away from the sweltering asphalt and onto the grass of the…
Read MoreBehind the Badge: MPD’s Glenn is shepherd to many flocks
Behind the Badge: MPD’s Glenn is shepherd to many flocks By Logan Watson As one of the Milan Police Department’s Student Resource Officers, MPD Sergeant Nick Glenn can often be seen patrolling the halls of Milan High School or stoically standing watch at Bulldogs basketball games. His job: to ensure the safety of the…
Read MoreIndustrial board approves 5-year tax break for new industry
Industrial board approves 5-year tax break for new industry By Steve Short Citing the promise of new jobs and planned improvements in rail access for industry, the Milan Industrial Board voted unanimously Jan. 25 to give a 5-year property tax break to a new manufacturing firm. Escue Wood Treated Products, located in the old…
Read More$50K Tourism Enhancement Grant will go toward RV park
RV campground planned for Milan City Park By Steve Short A campground for recreational vehicles is planned for Milan City Park, following the announcement that Milan will receive a $50,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant from the state. The RV area would be located near the saddle club arena and Hwy 104 and would initially accommodate up…
Read MoreMedina to host county Sports Hall of Fame
Medina to host county Sports Hall of Fame for first time Banquet set April 7 at elementary school By Steve Short Step inside the Hornet’s Nest Museum in downtown Medina and you see in a glance that residents of the town take pride in their history. Photographs of city leaders and school graduation classes abound.…
Read More‘Lot of activity’ at Tower building, says Mayor
‘Lot of activity’ at Tower building, says Mayor Rotarians hear State of the City highlights By Logan Watson Mayor B.W. Beasley had some “very good news for Milan” when he visited the Milan Rotary Club last Thursday. Mayor Beasley, who delivered some highlights from his upcoming “State of the City” address for the Milan City…
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