On 11/30/17 at 1:37pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Mt. Carmel resident James C. Miller on a Richland County Illinois FTA Warrant. Miller arrived at the police department to file a theft report when he was informed of the warrant. Miller was taken to the Wabash County Jail and held pending extradition back to Richland County.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Drug Charges
On 11/28/17 at 5:31pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old Mt. Carmel resident Jeramey A. Gillihan for Possession of Hypodermic Syringes following a traffic stop in the 100 block of Pecan Ave. During this time Gillihan admitted to being in possession of drug paraphernalia. Gillihan was placed under arrest at this time. The arresting officer then located a total of 4 syringes on his person. Gillihan admitted he was attempting to sell the syringes. Gillihan was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held on a $150 cash bond. Gillihan also received two Mt. Carmel City Ordinance violations regarding possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia located on Gillihan.
Deadline Day To File For 2018 Election
5pm today is the deadline for candidates to file in next year’s election and so far, the local ballot will feature only one contested race and that’s for Wabash County sheriff. Last week, incumbent Sheriff Derek Morgan who is running for a second term was the first to file. Morgan will have opposition in the March 20th primary as Jimmy McVaigh also filed to run for the Republican nomination for sheriff. Others filing so far are incumbents County Clerk Janet Will, treasurer Beverly McBride, and county commissioner Tim Hocking. Petitions can still be picked up and filed today until 5pm in the county clerk's office.
Final Operation Share Signups Underway
Final signups began today for the Christmas phase of Wabash County’s Operation Share program. The deadline for signups for the Christmas toy distribution is this Thursday at the WADI office on West 12th Street. The toys will be distributed next Tuesday at the First Christian Church at 8th and Market Streets. WADI’s Debbie Meyer said parents are given a specific time to come for the toy distribution….
Each child will receive a large toy, two smaller toys, a stuffed animal, and a book. Meyer said signups for the Christmas dinner run through the 14th. She said families that signed up for the Thanksgiving portion of Operation Share are already registered for the Christmas dinner and toys. Meyer said 345 families enjoyed Thanksgiving dinners through
Operation Share which is open to just Wabash County families and co-sponsored by the ministerial association
Clay County Wreck Claims Life
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Crash
WHERE: Songer Township Lane @ Beard Road Xenia, IL (Clay County)
WHEN: December 3rd 12:27 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit #1-Gray 2003 Ford F350 truck
DRIVER: Unit #1 –21 year old Clint Allen Huddlestun from Kinmundy, IL
PASSENGERS:
CHARGES: none
PRELIMINARY: Huddlestun was traveling west on Songer Township Lane near Beard Road northwest of Xenia, IL. Huddlestun drove off the south side of Songer Township Lane striking a culvert. The vehicle then went airborne and overturned multiple times. Huddlestun was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Two Killed In Wrong Way Driver Crash On I-57
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Double Fatality Crash – Two vehicle
WHERE: Interstate 57 NB @ MP 159.5
WHEN: 12/02/2017 at 10:28 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit #1 – White 1996 Oldsmobile from Brownstown, IL
Unit #2 T/T – Blue 2015 Freightliner from Scranton, PA
Unit #2 S/T – White 2006 Utility trailer from Scranton, PA
DRIVER: Unit #1 – Shirley M. Klitzing, 83yo female from Brownstown, IL
Unit #2 – Richard P. Messerve, 68yo male from Mayer, AZ
CHARGES: Unit #1- Driving wrong direction/wrong lane (no citations issued at this time)
TRANSPORTS: Driver of Unit 1 was transported to the St. Anthony Memorial Hospital
Then flown to Carle Hospital. Driver of Unit 2 was pronounced on scene.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate Unit 1 was driving southbound (which was the wrong direction) in the northbound lanes of traffic, when it crashed into Unit 2. Unit 1 was thrown around unit 2, damaging the front end / driver’s side of the car. Unit 2 overturned into the guardrail due to the crash. Both drivers of unit 1 and 2 required extrication. The driver of Unit 2 was pronounced deceased on scene and the driver of Unit 1 was flown to Carle where she was pronounced deceased due to injuries.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Olney Woman Arrested After Jasper County Wreck
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Injury Crash
WHERE: CR 1400N approximately 2 miles west of Hunt City (Jasper County)
WHEN: December 3, 2017 at approximately 02:22 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit #1 - Gray 2004 Ford truck
DRIVER: Unit #1- Keri Wittgan 36 of Willow Hill
Passengers: Brieanna Jones 20 of Olney
Eugene Birch 30 of Newton
CHARGES: Keri Wittgan- DUI, Failure to wear seatbelt, No valid insurance Driving on wrong side of roadway Eugene Birch- Failure to wear seatbelt Transports: Keri Wittman and Brieanna Jones were transported to Carle Hospital in Champaign. Eugene Birch was transported to Crawford Memorial Hospital
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates that unit 1 was traveling east on county road 1400 N two miles west of Hunt City. Unit 1 ran off the left side of the roadway, returned to the roadway, over corrected and went back off the left side of the roadway. Unit 1 then overturned several times before coming to rest upside down.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Several Projects To Benefit Through Frank A. Orr Trust Grants
Mt. Carmel Finance Commissioner Joe Judge has announced a variety of successful grant applications he submitted back in September. The grant money through the Frank A. Orr Trust will help aid several projects locally.
City of Mt. Carmel Police Department $2,200 for New Body Camera's and other Equipment.
City of Mt. Carmel Fire Department. $4,200 to replace the 1998 Imaging Camera that is not longer working.
City of Mt. Carmel Parks Department. $3,800 to purchase new Crushed Mulch for the Children of All Abilities Playground.
Wabash County Senior $3,200 for Dining Room Improvements.
City of Mt. Carmel Amphitheater Stage Project $2,000.
City of Mt. Carmel Library $5,000 for new Tables in the main lobby.
Mt. Carmel Little League $4,500 for Field Improvements.
The total for the Grants Given to the City of Mt. Carmel is $24,900 this year .
Judge said, "Without the Generosity of the Frank A. Orr Trust these projects and Public Safety Equipment would not be possible. Mayor Hudson and the City Commissioners appreciate the Trust's Generosity in funding these projects."
Wildlife officials issue citations for illegal deer hunting
Conservation police in Illinois issued more than 50 citations for illegal deer hunting in November.
Ed Cross, director of communications for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, said officials see four common laws being broken by hunters throughout the state each year.
“Some of the most common laws we see being broken are trespassing on someone’s property, hunting without a license, using someone else’s permit and baiting,” Cross said. “All these are laws we see being broken from year to year.”
It is illegal for hunters to attract or lure white-tailed deer by using bait such as corn or peanut butter. Mineral licks also are illegal. Cross said a misconception for hunters is that because mineral licks are sold in Illinois stores, they are legal to use. Cross said the items cannot be outlawed from being sold, and many hunters buy and use the licks in states where they are legal, such as Iowa and Missouri.
Cross said another mistake hunters often make is hunting on property that is not theirs.
“One thing we always recommend is that where you’re going to hunt at, if it’s not your property, to double-check with the owners, or if it’s public land, to check with the boundaries,” Cross said.
Staying in compliance with state rules can be as easy as keeping up to date with the newest state Hunting and Trapping Digest when it comes out each year, Cross said. Cross also said a hunter’s local conservation official is an important wealth of knowledge.
“They know the books from front to back and if you ever have a question about something you are not sure of, they are a great way to make sure you get the proper information,” Cross said.
Other citations issued In November included the transport of firearms, untagged deer and hunting permits, the department said.
It’s not too late to get a flu shot
Influenza (flu) activity is starting to increase across the country just as friends and family are coming together for the holidays. Getting a flu shot is the best line of defense when it comes to protecting yourself, and those around you, from getting the flu.
The flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States. The majority of hospitalizations and deaths occur in people 65 years and older, but even healthy young children and younger adults can have severe disease or even die from influenza.
“One of the biggest myths about getting a flu shot is that is that it gives you the flu. I’m here to say it has been scientifically proven that the flu vaccine does not give you the flu,” said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “December 3-9, 2017 is National Influenza Vaccination Week and I encourage everyone who has not gotten their flu shot this season to get it sometime during the week to help protect you and those you care about during the holidays and beyond.”
The flu is a respiratory illness that can cause a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, and headaches. Vomiting or diarrhea are not typical, but can occur, especially in children. Flu can also lead to more serious complications such as pneumonia. Antibiotics will not treat flu, but you can ask your health care provider about antiviral medications.
Flu vaccination can reduce illnesses, doctor visits, and missed work and school, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. While no vaccine is 100 percent, a flu shot may make your illness milder if you do get sick.
In addition to getting a flu shot, IDPH recommends following the 3 C’s: clean, cover, and contain.
- Clean – frequently wash your hands with soap and warm water.
- Cover – cover your cough and sneeze.
- Contain – contain your germs by staying home if you are sick.
Check with your local health department or your health care provider about getting a flu shot. You can also find a place near you to get a flu vaccine with the HealthMap Vaccine Finder.
