Car Stolen, Found

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•December 18, 2019• A 2016 Kia Soul was stolen from Sullivan Video Store at 7:49 p.m. Monday, December 16 was found Tuesday afternoon. Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius reported the car owner was a part time employee at the Video Store and had started the car to let it warm up before closing. She returned to the store and in a few minutes noticed the car was missing. Sullivan police tracked the dark gray Kia Soul west on Harrison before losing the trail. The dark gray Kia Soul was found at Jefferson St. apartments. Anyone with any information about the … Read More

Sullivan City Council Enacts Moratoriums

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•December 18, 2019• By Mike Brothers Sullivan City Council put the cannabis sales decision on hold and extended the liquor license moratorium for six months. Rather than opt out of potential cannabis revenue as the county has Mayor Richard Glazebrook suggested a six month moratorium on the decision. He explained there was little likelihood of a dispensary locating in the city and waiting could clear up questions about the new law. Commissioners Peggy Hargis, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood, Mike Fowler and Glazebrook voted for the six month vote moratorium on cannabis policy. A moratorium on new liquor licenses was approved … Read More

A Century Filled With Action for Genny Sutton

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Honored at 102 •December 18, 2019• Charter member of the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club Genny Sutton was honored last Tuesday for her 102nd birthday. Members gathered at Courtyard Manor Monday, Dec. 9 with family and friends for the celebration. Genny served as club president and as a caller until last year. A member since 1976, she enjoyed helping with the annual homecoming chili supper. She graduated in the top 10 of the Sullivan High School graduating class of 1935 and received the SHS Alumni’s “Who’s Who Award”. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ron Sutton, Sr.

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Ron Sutton, Sr. Ron “Sox” Sutton, Sr., 80, of Sullivan, passed away 4:38 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Sox was born January 24, 1939, in Sullivan; the son of Marion “Sox” and Genevieve (Kidwell) Sutton. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoe pitching, antiquing and collecting Keen Kutter … Read More

Menu 12-11-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, December 16 – Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, seasoned black-eyed peas, whole grain wheat (1), grapes Tuesday, December 17 – Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas and potatoes, Italian mixed veggies, dinner roll, pineapple slices Wednesday, December 18 – Cabbage rolls in sauce, corn, lyonnaise carrots, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert Thursday, December 19 – Baked ham, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, chunky applesauce Friday, December 20 – Settlers beef and beans, seasoned greens, fresh fruit, biscuit, orange bread … Read More

Knights Knock off Oakwood; Meridian Dominates Fourth for Win

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•December 11, 2019• by Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team split a pair of games this past week. The Knights knocked off Oakwood Friday night but lost to Meridian Saturday. At Fithian Friday, ALAH took advantage of accurate 3-point shooting and a nine-point run in the second quarter for a 35-24 halftime lead. From there, the Knights held on for the 78-66 win. Four Knights reached double-digit scoring. … Read More