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Sullivan Man Shoots Himself In Foot, Gets Charged
A Sullivan man who shot himself in the foot last month has been charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm. The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office brought the charge against Damian Holbrook, born 1983, on Monday. Holbrook is a convicted felon. According to the probable cause statement, Holbrook accidentally shot...
Woman wants to alert other drivers after strange encounter on Highway 47
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- It was around 11 p.m. on Friday when a woman had a suspicious encounter with a man while driving south on Highway 47. She had just crossed over the Missouri River bridge. It was dark, and there were no other cars in sight. To...
Sullivan Strikes Gold Over Shamrocks
The Eagles (12-5) lucked out the Shamrocks (2-10) in a 14-1 conference victory on Monday, Apr. 22. Kaden Smith prevented the Shamrocks from taking home in the three innings he pitched. Along with Lucas Parsons, he was awarded the Most Valuable Player after the game. Grant Halmick pitched the final...
Robert L. Voss
Robert L. Voss, 81, of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Robert Leo Voss was born January 9, 1943, to Elmer and Francis (Fortner) Voss in rural Franklin County. He grew up in Strain Japan and attended gradeschool at the Holy Martyrs Catholic School, later graduating early at age 16 from Sullivan High School.
William A. Lohmeyer
William A. Lohmeyer, 86 of Sullivan, Missouri went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. William Arthur known as Bill was born on August 6, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to the late Oliver W. and Thelma J. (Hoffman) Lohmeyer. Bill grew up and attended school in St. Louis with his two brothers, Robert and Gerald. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served four years over seas. He was employed as a mechanic for Bussman Fuse Company from 1954 to 1996. After forty-two years he retired to enjoy traveling with his beloved wife, Barb.
Ken R. Craden
Ken R. Craden, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. Kenneth Robert Craden was born on June 11, 1952, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Robert and Mary Ann (Junkerman) Craden. Growing up in Saint Ann, Ken attended Ritenour High School, where he graduated in the class of 1971. His strong sense of duty led him to enlist in the US Air Force, where he served his country with pride. Upon returning to civilian life, Ken worked various mechanic jobs and furthered his education at Ranken Trade School. Ken then embarked on a 25+ year career as a diesel mechanic with Nu Way Services where he retired as a member of the Teamsters Local 618.
Christopher Allen Cronk
Christopher Allen Cronk, 42, of Sullivan, MO, known affectionately as Chris to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born on June 9, 1981, in Herington, KS, to Kenneth and Vicki (Stough) Cronk, Chris's journey through life was marked by his kindness, creativity, and selfless nature.
Wiedemann Makes First Season Score In 14-1 Loss To Sullivan
The Shamrocks (2-10) lost 14-1 at home to Sullivan (12-5) on Monday, Apr. 22. Thomas Wiedemann was the only scorer for the Shamrocks in the conference clash and also picked up his first run of the season. It came in the bottom of the 5th when New Haven was trailing 14-0 and needed a spark to get on the board. Wiedemann kicked off his drive by seizing 1st base on catcher’s interference and then raced to 3rd on Steinbeck’s double. With two outs, Trevor Hinten sacrificed himself with a groundout so Wiedemann could score.
Fugitive Arrested in Franklin County Now in Crawford County Jail
(Steelville) A 41-year-old man who has been on the run for more than two years has been arrested in Franklin County. Paul Burks Junior was charged in November of 2021 with two counts of first-degree statutory rape of a child under age 14. Reports say Burks continually eluded arrest until...
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