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Forgery Charge Filed Against Jailed Sullivan Man

A Sullivan man currently incarcerated under child pornography charges now faces a charge for forgery. Robert T. Byrd, 47, was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury in February.

Field Set For Crawford County’s District 2 Race

Filing for the Aug. 6 primary ended on March 26, setting the stage for a pair of contested elections in Crawford County’s two road districts.

Leadwood Man Charged In High Speed Chase In Crawford County

A Leadwood man was arrested Sunday morning after a high-speed chase that ended at Bourbon City Hall.

Watson’s Florist Moves To New Location Following 44 Years Downtown

Watson’s Florist and Gifts closed its doors in downtown Sullivan, but has opened new doors at 900 Elmont Road. The business left its familiar location on West Main Street following 44 years.

Schmidt Family Retires From Car Business

For the first time 1954, there is no Schmidt selling vehicles or repairing or servicing them in Sullivan. Danny and Sandy Schmidt announced in March that they would be closing the doors of Schmidt Auto Center.

County Mobilizes To Quickly Rebuild Collapsed Bridge

A bridge over Brush Creek on Four Mile Road collapsed on Feb. 21, sending both road and bridge districts scrambling to quickly rebuild the structure.

News

Commission Candidate Questions Water At District 2 Shed

Randy Chandler, candidate for District 2 commissioner in Crawford County, has raised questions over the water quality at the District 2 shed in Leasburg.

Assisted Facility Resident Accused Of Assaulting Nurse

A man residing at an assisted living facility is accused of assaulting an on-duty nurse Monday, severely lacerating her face.

Teen Injured In Overturn Crash

A Bourbon teen was injured when she overturned her vehicle on Interstate 44.

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.

Veterans, Members Of Armed Forces Have Student Aid Options

Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces may be able to take advantage of numerous student financial aid programs, according to KHEAA.

Sports

Blue’s Home Run Snaps Fifteen-Year Losing Skid Against Borgia Knights

In the bottom of the 6th, Chase Blue launched the ball over the fence to put the final nail in the coffin against Borgia (8-5).

By Wyatt Hardy

Lady Eagles Rebound With 8-0 Win Over Owensville Dutchgirls

The Lady Eagles (8-3-2) bounced back with an 8-0 conference takedown over the Dutchgirls (4-9) on Tuesday, Apr. 9.

By Wyatt Hardy

Eagles Baseball Savors Sweet 11-5 Win Over St. James Tigers

The Eagles (7-3) feasted on both the St. James Tigers (1-5) and Skittles in an 11-5 win at home on Monday, Apr. 9. Each Sullivan player was given candy for each time they reached third base.

By Wyatt Hardy