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Area Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Crawford, Franklin and surrounding counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday night. Scattered storms are possible this afternoon, ranging from strong to severe. The National...
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Bailey Vassalli Joins Independent News Staff For Summer Internship
By James B. Bartle Bailey Vassalli, a junior at Missouri State University, Springfield, has joined the Sullivan Independent News staff for a college internship during the summer of 2017. Vassalli is a...
View ArticleMore Improvements Planned For City Parks
By Bailey Vassalli Last year, the City of Sullivan spent around $250,000 making improvements to the parks – specifically the “Sunny” Jim Bottomley Park area. This year, the city plans to continue their...
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Survivors, Family Members Turn Out For Relay For Life
Annual event raised $34,000 as of opening ceremony By Ryan Storz Grant Lorraine recounted the specific day he found out his mother, Lisa, had been diagnosed with leukemia. It was April 26, 2011 and...
View ArticleBoard Gets Updates On Pre-K Programs
By Ryan Storz Bourbon school board members received an update on early childhood programs from Special Education Director DiAnna Thompson on May 17. Thompson provided figures for the district’s...
View ArticleThe World As I See It: ‘Stop Spending’ By Vernon Zelch
For those of you who follow my articles, you pretty well know how my Sundays go. I go to early Mass, rush home to catch the last half of Fox News Sunday and then flip over to ABC so I can check out...
View ArticleSullivan Senior Center Activities June 14-20
Sullivan Senior Center Activities June 14-20 Wed. – Ole time country & bluegrass music with Eddie, Spike & Nancy – 10 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Support Committee -12:15 p.m. Support Committee...
View ArticleSullivan Senior Center Menus June 14-20
Sullivan Senior Center Menus June 14-20 Wed. – Shredded BBQ pork, German potato salad, peas, diced pears, whole grain cookie, sandwich bun. Thurs. – Father’s Day Recognition. Herb-roasted chicken,...
View ArticleJames Kelley Ferguson
James Kelley Ferguson, age 76 of Sullivan, MO, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with lunch served, on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Lone Chief...
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Carolyn Roberts
Carolyn S. Roberts, age 76 of Sullivan, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Carolyn Sue Jones was born on November 13, 1940 to the Ernest Lee and Gladys A. (Ogle) Jones in Sullivan, Missouri. She...
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Georgia Grace Ohlendorf
Georgia Grace Ohlendorf was born in Booneville, MO on November 24, 1934 to George Herman and Mary Lucille (Wilson) Ohlendorf. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith as an infant and was a life-long...
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Sullivan Teen Accused Of Kicking Victim Unconscious
Assault charges have been filed against a Sullivan teen accused of kicking a victim in the head, knocking him unconscious at Bourbon High School. The incident happened at the BHS graduation ceremony...
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Post 18 Freshmen Cruise To Another Win
GARRETT JUERGENS struck out seven and allowed no earned runs in Sullivan’s 12-2 win against St. Peters on Tuesday. Post 18 remained unbeaten and on top of the Ninth District standings. By Ryan Storz...
View ArticleSullivan Senior Center Activities June 7-13
Wed. – Listen to golden oldies with Ron Laird 10 a.m. Bingo sponsored by Anonymous 12:15 p.m. Thurs. -Washers tournament, sign-up, teams drawn from hat 9:30 a.m. Shuffleboard 10 a.m. Fun & Fitness...
View ArticleSullivan Senior Center Menus June 7-13
Wed. – Baked fish/rice pilaf, peas, California blend, fruit fluff, bread. Thurs. – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit, cake, bread. Fri. – Roast turkey, sliced carrots, lima...
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Sally Allyne Hoyer
Sally Allyne Hoyer, of St. James, MO, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Sally was born on January 4, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late George Dewey...
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Chasity Cinnamon Messenger
Chasity “Chas” Messenger, age 38 of Sullivan, MO, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. Chasity Cinnamon Messenger was born on December 6, 1978 to James O. Messenger and Evelyn Dawson. She grew up in...
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Patsy A. Young
Patsy Young, age 74, formerly of Fletcher and Steelville, MO, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Life Care Center in Sullivan, MO. Patsy Ann was born June 26, 1942 in Hazen, AR, the daughter of Cay...
View ArticleBox Spring & Mattress
For sale: Box spring & mattress. Like new, $150. 636-234-8908. ______________________pw6
View ArticleFSBY 3 bdrm., 2 bath home in Stanton
For sale by owner: 6284 Hwy. JJ, Stanton, MO. 3 bdrm., 2 bath. Full basement, 70×7 porch deck on 2 acres. $89,000. Call 314-210-5103. ______________________pw6
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