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SULLIVAN, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — A new hotel could be coming to downtown Sullivan. The proposed project would tout four stories, more than 43,000 square feet, and space for nearly 360 occupants, as well as create 20 full-time jobs.

Developers are in the process of submitting the final letter for a construction permit for the project.  The Sleep Inn-Mainstay Hotel Sullivan, will aim to support growth and revitalization efforts in the city’s historic downtown, according to developers.

Mike Hicks, owner of the current Comfort Suites in French Lick, opened a hotel this fall at WestGate Crane Technology which is an exact replica of Sullivan’s potential hotel. Hicks is a representative of Hoosier Hospitality LLC, which is part of the team developing the hotel.

“It doesn’t take much to see the movement in downtown Sullivan,” said Hicks. “With the new sidewalks, street scape, beautification, new apartments on the south side of the square, multiple new businesses and the Sullivan Civic Center, there is no question Sullivan is on the rise.”

The hotel would be located at 345 North Court Street, next to the Sullivan Civic Center. 

SULLIVAN, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) – The city of Sullivan has received $20,000 from the Sullivan County Community Foundation. The city will use the funding to build an aquatic feature in its central plaza, which it says is one of many new downtown developments. 

The splash pad will be centrally located in Sullivan Central Plaza, which also houses the Sullivan Civic Center and has access to the city’s continuously developing greenway system.

“We are excited and proud to once again continue our partnerships with the Sullivan County Community Foundation and Wabash Valley Community Foundation. From our first day in office, we have understood the only way to revitalize Sullivan is to build partnerships with our local churches, citizens and civic organizations. The community foundation has been at the top of our partnership list,”  said Sullivan Mayor Clint Lamb.

The splash pad is proposed to begin construction in 2020.

SULLIVAN, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — The city of Sullivan has received $325,000 in a lawsuit settlement with Floyd-Hunter Environmental LLP. The city says the settlement stems from a claim of breach of contract and negligent services provided related to the firm’s operation of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection facilities.

The Wabash Valley city says it had ongoing contractual agreements with Floyd-Hunter dating back to 2006 for the operation and management of the treatment plant, the city’s gravity sewer collection lines, and sewage lift stations. The city claims the firm’s “acts and omissions” led to the city receiving notices from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for violating environmental rules.

“The City has been required to expend significant funds to repair and maintain its wastewater treatment plant, gravity sewer collection lines, and lift stations,” Sullivan Mayor Clint Lamb said in a news release. “Our administration is focused on continuing to improve our system. These improvements are necessary in attracting future commercial and residential development.”

The city had requested the court to enter a judgement that “reasonably compensates for its damages and repairs.” Lamb says the city is “very glad” to have a positive resolution to the case.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — Hamilton County was the first, Sullivan County the last, but now all 92 Indiana counties and all three appellate courts have electronic filing in court cases. Hamilton County implemented the system in 2015 and Sullivan County joined this month. 

E-filing is included in the Court’s plan to help bring efficiency to courts across the state. Supreme Court staff train and support judges, clerks, staff and attorneys who use the system. A state-offered provider is free and 10 commercial providers also are available to train. Nearly 17 million documents had been e-filed as of June 30, 2019.

A statewide e-filing celebration is scheduled for Noon Wednesday, September 4 at the Sullivan County Courthouse. Chief Justice Loretta Rush, Justice Steven David, Judge Paul Mathias and others will gather at the courthouse to celebrate the milestone. More information on e-filing can be found here. 

Sullivan defeats Greencastle 60-58.

SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) – State Police again are seeking the public’s help in solving the 2012 killing of a retired farmer found slain in his western Indiana home.

85-year-old Lowell Badger was found fatally shot on Dec. 8, 2012, following a burglary at his rural Sullivan County home about 30 miles south of Terre Haute.

Nearly five years later, State Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office say they “strongly believe someone in the community has information related to this case.”

Once again, they’re urging anyone with such information to contact Indiana State Police at (765) 653-4114 or the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (800) 589-0805. There’s a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Lowell’s killing.

A gray, 2-foot-tall safe made by John D. Brush and Co. and a 46-inch Sony Bravia LCD television were taken from Lowell’s home.

SULLIVAN , Ind. (WTWO) — The former treasurer of the Southwest School Corp. in Sullivan County is facing charges.

Amy Kinnett has been charged with a count of official misconduct, a Level 6 felony.

Authorities said Kinnett surrendered to Indiana State Police around 9 a.m. Wednesday and was booked into the Sullivan County Jail.

State police began the investigation on Aug. 18 when a detective met with representatives from a private forensic audit unit hired by the school corporation.

The unit was hired to review financial records after allegations of possible wrongdoing were made against Kinnett.

Police said there was evidence that Kinnett used the school corporation’s credit card from 2015 to 2017 for personal use. Police said she made purchases for bridal, hotel, grocery, telephone and clothing, totaling over $6,000. Police said Kinnett also removed cash totaling over $1,000 from various envelopes in the treasurer’s office.

Authorities also said she had several checks payable to the school corporation that were not deposited within one business day of receipt, as required by Indiana law.

Police said Kinnett made substantial restitution efforts to the school corporation during the investigation.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO) — Sheriff’s investigators in counties southwest of Indianapolis are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins.

Multiple vehicles were broken into early Sunday morning, according to sheriff’s investigators in Vigo and Sullivan counties.

Police say in one break-in, a Glock .40 caliber Model 22 handgun was taken from a vehicle’s locked console.

Police said the suspect also tried to use a stolen credit card at the Marathon gas station at South Third and Poplar streets in Terre Haute.

Authorities released several surveillance photos from the gas station. They show the suspect entering the convenience store.

The suspect’s vehicle is a dark-colored sedan.

Police said the suspect tried to purchase gasoline, cigarettes and a candy bar, but did not know the card owner’s ZIP code, so the credit card was declined.

Police say the suspect did buy Marlboro Special Blend and Camel Crush Menthol cigarettes.

Anyone with information about the break-ins, should contact investigators at 812-462-3226, ext. 7322, or 812-268-3408.

SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) – A school bus driver is credited with spotting a car inside which a woman was trapped for about eight hours after a crash in rural western Indiana.The Sullivan County sheriff says the car driven by 53-year-old Tina Gourley Baker of Sullivan went off a county road during rain early Friday and into a ditch, where she was suspended upside down with her head submerged in standing water.Sheriff Clark Cottom says the crashed car wasn’t spotted until Brenda Howard saw it from her higher-riding Southwest Sullivan School district bus. Emergency crews found Baker nearly unconscious at the scene about 20 miles south of Terre Haute.Cottom says she was taken to a hospital for treatment of mild hypothermia, along with bumps and bruises.

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SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) – A school bus driver is credited with spotting a car inside which a woman was trapped for about eight hours after a crash in rural western Indiana.The Sullivan County sheriff says the car driven by 53-year-old Tina Gourley Baker of Sullivan went off a county road during rain early Friday and into a ditch, where she was suspended upside down with her head submerged in standing water.Sheriff Clark Cottom says the crashed car wasn’t spotted until Brenda Howard saw it from her higher-riding Southwest Sullivan School district bus. Emergency crews found Baker nearly unconscious at the scene about 20 miles south of Terre Haute.Cottom says she was taken to a hospital for treatment of mild hypothermia, along with bumps and bruises.

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