Tag: Sullivan

Sullivan resident killed in single-vehicle crash early Friday

A Sullivan County man was killed after a single-vehicle crash early Friday at Indiana 54 and Section Street, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, later identified as Cary Brett Wayman, 58, of Sullivan, died at the scene. The accident occurred around 2 a.m. and an initial investigation indicates the motorist had been […]

Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County Schools asked for $6,236,935 in funding to raise teacher salaries. This is on […]

U.S. deeply alarmed by Georgia’s foreign agent bill, Sullivan says

TBILISI (Reuters) – The United States said on Saturday it was deeply alarmed by democratic backsliding in Georgia which Washington said had a choice to support either a “Kremlin-style” foreign agent bill or the people’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations. “We are deeply alarmed about democratic backsliding in Georgia,” U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan wrote on X. […]

Veteran Ryan Sullivan goes from Iraq to farm in Manitowoc

MANITOWOC, WI (WFRV) – It’s been quite the journey for United States Air Force Veteran Ryan Sullivan. From several deployments to the Middle East to the family farm he now operates with his wife along County Road “R” in Manitowoc. “I’ve always been a meat and potatoes military beer guy,” Sullivan told Local 5 News. […]

EF-1 tornado destroys pub in Sullivan, Missouri

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – A tornado is responsible for severely damaging One More Pub and Grub, a popular local spot in Sullivan. The storm that hit the area overnight has left the bar in ruins. The building, known for being a bar for 25 years and existing for over 40 to 60 years, was well-known […]

Sullivan observes first anniversary of tornado

Apr. 1—In a United in Remembrance program Easter Sunday at Sullivan City Park, the community observed the one-year anniversary of the devastating tornado that claimed three lives and left a path of destruction. The program included prayer, a moment of silence as well remarks by local leaders. Near the end, several helium dove balloons that […]

Sullivan County Commission extends domestic violence coordinator position

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Sullivan County commissioners extended state grant funding for the county’s domestic violence coordinator position. The grant is an extension of an existing contract for the established coordinator in fiscal year 2024. The resolution, which was approved Thursday night, was to accept and appropriate funds from the state for a grant for […]

‘Medical incident’ affects inmates and staff at Sullivan County Jail

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A “medical incident” at the Sullivan County Jail resulted in some being sent to the hospital Friday night, according to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the incident involved both inmates and staff members, but did not say how many were affected. 2 arrested after Sullivan Co. child […]

National security adviser Jake Sullivan refuses to rule out strikes inside Iran

National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday did not rule out strikes inside Iran after the U.S. launched airstrikes Friday targeting Iranian proxies in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three American soldiers. During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sullivan was asked by moderator Kristen Welker about whether the U.S. […]