25 Years Ago This Week

Santa Claus and his assistant Miss Merry Christmas (Michaela Carroll) stop to light the holiday decorations on the Sullivan square after arriving by horse and wagon. Then it was on to the American Legion Hall to listen to Christmas wish lists.
Congressman Glenn Poshard was in Bosnia with a congressional delegation studying the proposed American role in bringing peace to the former Yugoslavia. The 19th Congressional District Democrat left for Europe at the invitation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Minority Leader Richard Gephardt.
The Sullivan City Council okayed the purchase of a new street sweeper. The council was also informed that Triax Cable rates will increase to $1.35 per month effective Jan 1.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.