The Sullivan Independent News

Kindergarten students sitting in front of their Red Ribbon Week decorated door.

Congratulations to the new eighth grade officers!  The winners of their recent election were: Cole Watson, President; Jacob Dixon, Vice President; Hunter Breece, Secretary; and Caleb Kent, Treasurer.  They will have many responsibilities including four middle school dances, graduation, and the alumni scholarship.

Mon., Apr. 26 – Brent M. Sands, age 17 of Steelville, was arrested on a warrant for the charge of burglary second degree. He was released on bond. Mon., Apr. 26 – Brad J. Sands, age 18 of Steelville, was arrested on a warrant for the charge of burglary second degree.  He was released on bond. Tues., Apr. 27 – Brian G. Scott, age 37 of Maplewood, was arrested on a parole violation warrant. He [...]

Jackie Volner, executive director for Friends Helping Friends, contacted Nancy Montgomery with Tacony Manufacturing requesting a donation for their Charity Golf  Tournament.  As a non-profit organization, one of the challenges is funding programs that offer a safe, fun place for participants to make friends and have first-time experiences that provide memories for a lifetime. The Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 22 at the Cuba Lakes Country Club. The vacuum donated by Tacony Manufacturing [...]

By James B. Bartle Cutting a hole atop an ice-covered lake with a chain saw and then jumping into the frigid water does not sound like a lot of fun, but it did turn out to be an educational training session for the Sullivan Fire Protection District firefighters on Wed., Feb. 3, as firefighters trained at the Sullivan City Lake in ice water rescue. For the second time in as many years, Sullivan firefighters braved [...]

Bourbon boy scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday at the Calvary Baptist Church.

On Valentine’s Day, Sun., Feb. 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be English Country dancing at the Sullivan Catholic Church Hall, Saint Anthony of Padua, 119 W. Springfield Rd. in Sullivan. Bring comfortable shoes and a snack to share. There is a cost of $5 per person, $20 per family. English Country Dance was the popular social dance of 17th and 18th century in England and the American colonies. It is a great, [...]

By James B. Bartle The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that the North Service Rd. at Winsel Creek will be closed beginning Jan. 27, through October. Major construction on the eastbound and westbound I-44 bridges will require detours on I-44 and the North Service Rd. See more on this story in the Sullivan Independent News Jan. 27, 2010, edition.

By James B. Bartle Three sisters who love shopping and finding bargains have brought their love to their own business, Three Sisters Resale and Consignment, has opened in the former Horse and Tack building in Stanton at 2475 North Service Rd. Judy Gellerman, Sullivan, Gloria Conaway, Oklahoma, and Melissa Bible, St. Clair, opened the business this past week to a warm and brisk welcome. “Judy had a consignment shop in Denver for five years and [...]

Sat., Sept. 12 – Lance T. Barton, age 39 of Warrenton, was arrested on the charge of burglary second degree. A warrant was issued. Mon., Sept. 14 – David K. Robben, age 41 of Leasburg, was arrested on the charge of assault third degree. He was released after 24 hours with warrant being applied for. Mon., Sept. 14 – Lucifer F. Stahl, age 17 of Leasburg, was arrested on the charge of assault third degree. [...]