The Sullivan Independent News

On March 9, 2010, officers from the Crawford County Sheriff’s
Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol shot and killed an
armed suspect, after that person led officers on a pursuit and then
fired a weapon at the officers.
The suspect has been identified as Patrick L. Greer, 29, of Ft.
Worth, Texas.  Contact with Greer was initiated on the morning of March
9, 2010, by the Cuba Police Department and the Crawford County
Sheriff’s Department in Cuba, after the U.S. Secret [...]

On Mar. 9 the Cuba Police Dept. and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received information  that a subject wanted on a felony warrant from the state of Texas was in the Cuba area. The suspect was reportedly armed, dangerous, and would shoot at law enforcement officers. The suspect, a white male, was reportedly driving a dark colored, Ford pickup, with a camper and bearing Texas license plates.
At approximately 10:40 a.m., that same day, Cuba police [...]

Board and staff of Meramec Regional Planning Commission spent Feb. 2 at the Missouri State Capitol, hand-delivering MRPC’s state priorities report to the region’s legislative delegation. Those participating in “MRPC Day at the Capitol” and gathering for a group photo were, front row, from left: board members Dr. Donald Claycomb of Linn, Mary Heywood of Bourbon and Janet Walker of Rolla, Sen. Frank Barnitz, and Bonnie Prigge, MRPC assistant director. Back row: Maries County Presiding [...]

The Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District recently announced the theme for its 2010 poster and trash art contest. This year’s theme is “Be Green! Keep the Planet Clean.”
This is the 18th year that Ozark Rivers has sponsored the contest. Students attending public and private schools in Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski or Washington counties are eligible to participate. Home-schooled students in the seven-county area are also encouraged to participate.
Contest information will be distributed [...]

Sgt. Aaron Schoenoff, Bourbon, was awarded a U.S. Army Achievement Medal for superior performance while serving as a howitzer section gunner, showing outstanding leadership skills and professionalism that enhanced unit readiness and contributed significant to mission accomplished.
Schoenhoff has received four other achievements. He received an achievement for technical and tactical expertise, competence and constant dedication to duty that was instrumental to the safe and accurate firing of more than 20,000 artillery rounds in support of [...]

By Ryan Storz
Minutes from the Leasburg Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 1 provide explanation on the board’s utility late fee policy.
It was reported two weeks ago that trustees had established a new policy regarding reconnection and disconnection of the utilities. The policy was posted outside of village hall on Feb. 1.
Board chairperson Kathy Byrd said at the meeting that the village had been experiencing numerous issues with people thinking that, on disconnect day, they [...]

What began as a subdued start to their 10th wedding anniversary ended with a joyous trip to Jefferson City.  Vickie and Randy Littrell of Cuba went to Ozark Oil, 90 Truman in Newburg, to get some lunch and discuss their plans for the weekend.  A trip to Tennessee was planned, but the tax return money that was intended to pay for it was not on time. While they dined, Vickie decided to purchase a $3 [...]

By Ryan Storz
Filings opened for county elections last week and two challengers have filed for Presiding Commissioner Ed Worley’s seat.
John Hewkin, Commissioner of District 2 in Crawford County, filed for Presiding Commissioner, as did Leo Sanders.
As of press time, Worley has not filed for reelection. He was selected as Presiding Commissioner in 2003.
Hewkin was appointed to office in 2008.
Associate Probate Circuit Judge Scott Bernstein filed for reelection and is currently unopposed.
Public Administrator Franky Todd is [...]

By Ryan Storz
Following the Feb. 16 meeting, the Bourbon aldermen agreed to meet for a workshop session held Mar. 2.
The meeting was expected to center around police and court issues that were brought to the board on Feb. 16.
Bourbon police chief, Don Taylor, told the board at that meeting that the department was spending too much money on vehicle maintenance. Taylor estimated that over $14,000 was spent on repairs in the past year.
He showed the [...]

Persons in Crawford, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties who have no place to live or in jeopardy of losing their home may be eligible for rental assistance and other services through a new program funded with federal stimulus dollars.
With Phelps County serving as the lead agency, the seven-county area was awarded some $528,202 of Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program grant funding by the Missouri Department of Social Services, in late 2009 [...]