The Sullivan Independent News

By Ryan Storz County officials are looking at making technology upgrades that could cost several thousand dollars, but create a better infrastructure for the collector, treasurer and clerk’s offices. County clerk Mardy Leathers provided sealed bids to the commission on Mar. 27. He said the core goals of the project are to have a secure server that can support the necessary software used in the offices and provide an IT Support Contact to service the [...]

Mon., Mar. 26 - Joshua L. Luke, 26, Cuba, was arrested on a warrant for the charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released on bond. Tues., Mar. 27 - Michael A. Mabrey, 31, Sullivan, was arrested on a warrant for the charge of distribute/ deliver/manufacture/produce a controlled substance. Wed., Mar. 28 - Brandy L. McMillen, 41, Cuba, was arrested on probation violation warrants for the original charges of forgery and theft/stealing. Wed., Mar. 28 - Rovanne M. Doyle, 22, [...]

The Bourbon Booster Club’s annual Appreciation Day is scheduled for May 19 at the Town and Country Plaza. The Appreciation Day tradition began back in the 1940s when merchants and other business people wanted to show appreciation to their customers and patrons.  Every year since then, in the spring, the event has been held. All business people are encouraged to join in by having special sales, a prize drawing, refreshments or some other show of [...]

By Ryan Storz The city is about to have one less expense. Bourbon aldermen voted for an ordinance on Mar. 30 in a special session to pay off city hall. The ordinance gave approval to provide a 30-day loan payoff notice pursuant to the provisions agreed to in 2007. The city entered into a Lease Purchase Agreement with Town and Country Bank on Aug. 22, 2007. The agreement was scheduled to run for 20 years. [...]

A Conservation Agent has a complex job that goes far beyond enforcing Missouri’s Wildlife Code. It involves a mix of public relations, youth mentoring and, occasionally, even traditional law enforcement. Each year, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) selects one conservation agent to receive the distinguished Missouri Outstanding Conservation Agent of the Year Award. This year’s recipient was Crawford County agent, Tim Tallent. Tallent was chosen Missouri Outstanding Conservation Agent of the Year for 2012 [...]

By Ryan Storz For the second time in three years, Crawford County 911 put up a quarter-cent sales tax increase and for the second time, it failed. While the totals were closer than they were in August 2009 when over 300 voters torpedoed the measure, 911 members will have to go back to the drawing board. New director Scott Cason spoke briefly to the Independent News last week and said there would be a meeting [...]

By Ryan Storz The Bourbon Boosters will hold their annual awards dinner this Friday at the community center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at that time followed by the presentation of awards. For 100 years of service, the Girl Scouts will be honored. Boosters are inviting all past Girl Scout leaders to attend. Tickets for the event can be purchased at Bremer Hardware, Style House, Town and Country Bank or Peoples Bank. [...]

On Nov., 13, 1962, the Bourbon Scholarship Committee announced its formation as a standing committee of the Mothers’ Club. The first committee members were: Hazel Kimberlin, Rosetta Bohnenkamp, Edith Bohnenkamp, Caroline Strayhorn, Emma Jane Dunn, Alice Bremer and Charles A. Whaley. In an article to the Bourbon Standard entitled “Bourbon Scholarship Plan on the Move,” the committee stated that “it is desired that any community-minded organization or individual will participate in this ‘do-it-yourself’ plan.” The [...]

By Ryan Storz A Steelville resident voiced his concerns to county commissioners last Tuesday about a permit that has been missed near his property that will allow another resident, Pierce Powers, to mine sand and gravel from the Meramec River. Chris Studards told commissioners he is concerned how the project may affect his property, the river and the surrounding area. He said the project could severely disrupt the river and the roadway, and according to [...]

By Ryan Storz County commissioners are still exploring all possibilities with the historic Birds Nest Bridge in Steelville and now could donate the structure to a non-profit organization or sell it to a private group. The commission has wrestled with the options for almost a year now. While the bridge is no longer safe for vehicular use, MoDOT’s Preston Kramer has said it could be viable for pedestrian use. At the commission’s Mar. 13 meeting, [...]