Two Women Arrested after Conspiring to Change a Prescription

Dubois County:  An investigation into the forgery of a prescription resulted in the service of arrest warrants on two women Thursday.

On September 29, Master Trooper Brian LaRoche received a complaint of a prescription being altered and passed.  LaRoche learned that 53-year-old Kimberly Feltner of Holland had received a prescription for medication, and had allowed her sister, 59-year-old Pamela Hoffman of Loogootee, to alter the number of pills Feltner was supposed to receive.

LaRoche found that after changing the quantity of the prescription, Feltner passed the prescription, received the additional medication, and split the quantity with Hoffman.

LaRoche received arrest warrants from the Dubois County Superior Court on both Feltner and Hoffman.  Feltner and Hoffman were arrested without incident and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.

Arrested and Charges
Kimberly R. Feltner, 53
Holland, IN
Pamela K. Hoffman, 59
Loogootee, IN
- Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraud, Level 6 Felony

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Kimberly R. Feltner

Pamela K. Hoffman

Man Jailed After Truck Drivers Fight At Flying J's

On December 15, 2017, at 8:46 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a fight between two semi truck drivers at the Flying J Truck Stop. Officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Branch Police Department, Haubstadt Police Department, and the Indiana Department of Conservation were all sent to investigate the matter after the initial caller reported one of the drivers to be armed with a handgun.

Upon arriving Deputy Jennifer Loesch assisted in separating the drivers and began a roadside investigation. At the end of her investigation 20 year old Michael Rice of Phoenix, Arizona was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. At the Gibson County Jail Mr. Rice was charged with Battery and Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon. He remains in custody on a $2,500 bond.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday December 18, 2017 at 5:00pm

·         Call to Order

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Invocation

·         Roll Call

·         Visitors to address the Council     (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

o   Kenneth Cook

·         Mayor’s Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

·         Eric Ikemire                        Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

·         Joseph Judge                     Finance and Senior Citizens

·         Justin Dulgar                      Water and Sewer

·         Rod Rodriguez                   Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense

STAFF REPORTS:

·         Rudy Witsman                                  

·         Kelli Storckman

·         Mike Gidcumb  

BUSINESS:

·         Second reading for approval of Ordinance 1080 an ordinance authorizing the City Council to seek bids for city owned property commonly known as 615 East 4th Street

·         Second reading for approval  of Ordinance 1081 an ordinance providing for the issuance of $150,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017, of the City of Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois, for the purpose of financing public safety equipment and other capital expenditures for said City, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof

·         Second reading for approval of Ordinance 1082 an ordinance setting the tax levy for the City of Mt. Carmel Fiscal Year May 1, 2017 thru April 30, 2018

·         First reading of Ordinance 1083 an Ordinance adopting a policy prohibiting sexual harassment

·         Presentation of Consent Agenda

o   Approve consulting service agreement with Hanson Engineering for airport snow removal equipment

o   Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 12/4/2017

o   Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature

·         Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

·         Executive Session (if needed)

·         Motion to Adjourn

LIQUOR CONTROL:

·         Issuance of 2018 license

400 Wabash County Kids Receive Toys Through Operation Share

The First Christian Church was turned into a Christmas toy wonderland Tuesday as the Operation Share toy distribution took place. 400 youngsters will receive toys through the program this holiday season.

The Operation Share food distribution for Christmas dinners will take place next Tuesday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7th and Market Streets. 

Operation Share is joint program between WADI and the Wabash County Ministerial Alliance. Donations are accepted year-round at the WADI office.

Photos courtesy of Jackie Summers

1st Graders Donate To Hope Pregnancy

This year the First Grade Teachers and students collected donations for Hope Pregnancy Center.  They students and their families donated items ranging from diapers and wipes to pacifiers and bottles.  Each classroom was challenged to fill a diaper bag donated by the teachers.  The response was overwhelming and greatly appreciated.  Vicki Winter from Hope Pregnancy Center accepted the donations with all of the first grade students present.  The spirit of giving was alive and well this Christmas season at MCES!   

Kindergarteners Collect Items For Nursing Home Residents

The Mt. Carmel Kindergarten classes collected items for the nursing home this year for Christmas instead of exchanging gifts. A very special thank you to all the students and their parents for the donations. The Kindergartners also sung for the residents and made them Christmas cards. It touched the hearts of our Kindergarten teachers to watch the students hand out the cards.

MCES 2nd Graders Donate To WCAS

The MCES Second Grade students in Mrs. Cheesman, Mrs. Grant, Miss Holden and Mrs. Litherland’s classes at MCES recently collected items to donate to the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

Typical items donated by the students were: dry or canned food, cleaning supplies, animal toys and collars

SMS Blanket Donation To WGH Oncology

WGH thanks St. Mary’s School for their recent blanket donation to our oncology patients. 

Governor Makes Stop In Mt. Carmel

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner made a stop in Mt. Carmel over the noon hour today as part of a tour of the southeastern part of the state.

Election Day is less than 11 months away and Rauner emphasized the importance of his bid for re-election…

Dozens of local supporters and elected officials attended Rauner’s remarks today at Hogg Heaven Bar-Be-Que. Media were not allowed to sit in on the Governor’s speech to that group.

Governor Bruce Rauner (L) chats with Hogg Heaven BBQ owner Rick Marshall (R) and his son Robert during a lunch time stop in Mt. Carmel Thursday.

Governor Bruce Rauner during a stop in Mt. Carmel Thursday.

Ribbon Cutting At New Location Of Toni Brines' Edward Jones Office

A ribbon cutting was held today at the new location of Toni Brines' Edward Jones office at 219 West 9th Street in Mt. Carmel.