New Haven Independent News

01/01/2026

Two Well-Known Sullivan Residents the Topic of YouTube Documentary and Ongoing National Magazine Coverage:

The Sullivan-New Haven Independent News/Missouri Possum Radio’s Bill Little, (54) and Coffman Outdoors Owner Mark Coffman, (60), are the subject of an online documentary and ongoing magazine coverage from the Powersports Industry’s top magazine; both chronicling the pair’s decision to return to motocross racing, 25 years hanging up their race gear.

Two Old Guys Racing, LLC is the company that the two friends have formed for the effort, (https://2ogRacing.com), with their website providing links to their YouTube Channel, as well as Bill’s monthly column in DealerNews Magazine, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary as the leading publication for Powersports Dealers nationwide.

In addition to the magazine coverage and YouTube series, the pair is chronicling the journey with Facebook Reels, YouTube shorts, a forthcoming Blog and Vlog on the 2OG website, as well as other efforts from the magazine.

The project is a joint effort between Two Old Guys Racing, LLC and DealerNews Magazine and has already gained a lot of attention and support from the industry as inspiration for others who have unrealized dreams and aspirations later in life.

“Our hope isn’t to have people live vicariously through our efforts,” said Coffman in a recent interview. “Our hope is that we’ll inspire others to again go after what they love, whether it’s riding, racing, skiing or whatever they’re into.”

One of Little’s interview quotes was recently posted to the 2OG page, “We don’t stop chasing our dreams because we get too old. We get old because we stop chasing our dreams.”

You can follow their journey via their website, YouTube, or on Facebook: 2OG Racing.

Look for a longer article in a coming print edition of The New Haven Independent News.

Two Gen-X Motocrossers decided to return to racing, 25-years after their last checkered flag. This is their journey, as it unfolds.

12/28/2025

A strong cold front will bring gusty winds and a brief round of showers through the region this afternoon. There is a 30% chance that thunderstorms develop within the showers along the front, but if they do develop it is likely (70%) that a few will become severe. Any thunderstorms that become severe will be able to produce damaging winds or a brief tornado. Thunderstorms are most likely along and east of I-44 (MO) and I-55 (IL).

12/27/2025

Be alert Sunday, according to National Weather Service, St. Louis.

Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances (40-70%) quickly move through the area Sunday. There is a low chance (5%) for a few isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 50-60 mph. Most activity remains non-severe with an 80-100% chance of less than a half inch of rain.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!

12/18/2025

Join us for our SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE this Friday, starting at midnight! Jim Bartle will be in the Missouri Possum Radio studio for 24 hours straight, taking subscription orders for the Sullivan/New Independent News.

You can subscribe to our news publications at mysullivannews.com or mynewhavennews.net. If you are already subscribed but still wish to contribute, you can make a donation at gofund.me/4fca2cc55.

Join Jim Bartle this Friday by streaming the Missouri Possum Radio on iHeartRadio!

12/16/2025

Truck Driver Charged In New Haven

Date: December 15, 2025

Press Release- Anthony G. Franklin

On December 14, 2025, New Haven officers overheard radio traffic about multiple traffic complaints involving a semi-truck traveling west on Highway 100 just east of Washington. Numerous callers reported the semi-truck was swerving across the roadway, driving in opposite lanes and being operated in an unsafe manner having zero regard for the public’s safety.

As the vehicle entered the City of Washington, additional reports were received stating the semi-truck failed to stop at several red traffic signals. New Haven officer’s located the vehicle when it was in city limits on Hwy 100 and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens and continued traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes causing several vehicles to go off the roadway.

The semi-truck eventually ran off the roadway and came to a stop in a field near Diederich Road in Berger, Missouri. Officers made contact with the driver, Anthony Franklin, a 68-year-old male from Ceres, California. He was taken into custody without incident.

The driver showed several signs of impairment and a DUI investigation was conducted. The results of the blood test are not known at this time.

On December 15, 2025 a NO BOND warrant was signed by Honorable Judge Mark Brinkmann for the following charges:

•Aggravated Fleeing A Stop- Felony D

•Drive A Commercial Vehicle with Willful/Wanton Disregard for Safety- Misdemeanor B

We would like to thank the public for promptly reporting the unsafe driving behavior, which helped officers respond and bring the situation to a safe ending.

Christopher M. Neace
Chief of Police

12/03/2025

Ready for a chance of more winter weather?
The latest from NWS, St. Louis:

As a cold front sweeps through the region today, a band of precipitation will accompany it. Most of this precipitation will struggle to reach the ground, and what does will start as light rain or a rain/snow mix before transitioning to light snow. Most locations will see a dusting to no accumulation.

12/01/2025

Expect a light wintry mix to move into the area today, lasting off and on through the evening. Most locations will see less than one inch of snow/sleet with the highest chances north and east of Springfield. Temperatures will remain below freezing therefore a few slick spots could occur briefly at times, especially near/after sunset this evening.

12/01/2025

NWS, St. Louis update on the Monday snow potential.

Our next round of snow hits late Monday. There will be at least some snow area wide as a band of snow rotates through the region. Expect wintry driving conditions. https://www.weather.gov/lsx/winter

11/28/2025

Update from NWS, St. Louis..

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of northeastern MO and west-central IL, with a Winter Weather Advisory for additional portions of the area, including the St. Louis metro, tonight and tomorrow. If snow takes longer to change over to rain tomorrow, amounts closer to the higher totals seen here can be expected.

11/27/2025

Latest update from NWS, St. Louis..

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect mainly north of I-70, but everywhere is expected to see accumulating snow. Though the storm is expected to last late Friday night into Saturday night, the heaviest snow is expected Saturday morning. Travel impacts are expected.

11/27/2025

Winter Weather?
Here is latest from NWS, St. Louis,

Confidence in impactful snow late Friday into Saturday remains high in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois, but is INCREASING along I-70 and in St. Louis. The forecast is still uncertain and likely will change - stay informed and ready to change plans if needed!