Sullivan Independent News

Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole, Causing Power Outage

A two-vehicle accident Saturday morning, August 11, left some residents in the area of Beeman Street and Hughes Ford without power after a vehicle struck and broke a utility pole.

Council Will Not Continue With MRPC

The Sullivan City council held two meetings Aug.

CCSD: Man Feared For His Life, Shot Son

Charges have been filed against a Leasburg man after he allegedly threatened his father's life and raised a gun towards him. The father shot his son in the chest and called 911 to report the incident.

Library District Holds End Of Summer Party

The Crawford County Library District held a party Wednesday to celebrate the end of the summer reading program — Reading Rocks.

Sullivan Scenic Regional Library Grand Opening Saturday

A grand opening event for the new Sullivan branch will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will have live music by Steve Woolley and free hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn.

Franklin County Voters Select Candidates, Defeat Prop A

Franklin County voters on Tuesday selected what will likely be its next office holders and rejected Prop A. In the race for presiding commissioner, Tim Brinker defeated Trish Mitchell and Jonathan Zimmerman with 49 percent of the vote.

News

No Foul Play Suspected In Sullivan Man's Death

The death of Sullivan resident Paul Eldridge, 55, found in overgrown property Aug. 5, has been determined to be non-suspicious and police do not suspect foul play.

Three Charged In Burglary Of Bourbon Residence

Three people have been charged with the burglary of a Bourbon residence and the subsequent theft of more than $27,000 worth of items.

Crawford County Voter Turnout 34 Percent

Perhaps bolstered by the highly-publicized Proposition A, voter turnout in Crawford County exceeded the state average Tuesday.

By Ryan Storz

Columns & Opinions

Mr. and Mrs. Clemens will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Honoring Our Veterans - Sgt. David ‘Snork’ Clemens

Fifty years ago, on January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo was attacked and captured by North Korean forces and is known today as the “Pueblo Incident or the “pueblo Crisis.“

Sullivan Independent News Launches New Website and e-Edition

The Sullivan Independent News is pleased to present two exciting upgrades to its service: our brand new website and e-Edition, a digital version of our newspaper.