COMPUTER SKILLS II OFFERED AT WVC SPRING SEMESTER

Would you like to learn how to use your computer or mobile device better? Wabash Valley College is offering a “Computer Skills II” class this Spring Semester. This course is designed to develop basic computer skills, for students with little or no prior computer knowledge. Some of the topics covered include: identifying the parts of a computer, how to hook up devices, understand and use software to accomplish the tasks you want, use the Internet to find useful information, computer security, etc. Time will be allocated to answer questions and cover some topics of the student’s choosing.

Contact WVC at 618-262-8641 and register for CIS-1602 “Computer Skills II” which will meet from 6 to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in Main Hall 205 from January 10 to March 21, 2018. The instructor is Dave Goodson.

In-District tuition may be discounted for students enrolled in four or less semester hours in the evening. There will be a $5 Technology fee per credit hour and a $12 Student Support fee per credit hour. Students may register at the first class meeting or at the College. For more information, contact the Student Services Office at 618-262-8641.

Mt. Carmel Water Workers Commended

There’s no doubt it’s been cold the last several days, but imagine if you were called out to work in the extreme conditions in the middle of the night. Not only that, you had to do in a deep hole surrounded by water. That’s what some dedicated Mt. Carmel water department employees have done on several occasions in the recent days as they battle water line and water main breaks around the city. At last night’s city council meeting, their efforts didn’t go un-noticed as Mayor Bill Hudson, Water Commissioner Justin Dulgar, and City Clerk Rudy Witsman acknowledged the men for going above and beyond the call of duty….

Witsman said the workers were out until about 2:00 yesterday morning battling the latest break. Because of those breaks, boil orders remain in effect. Those are for all locations along 4th Street between Ash and Locust and all locations along Division Street between 3rd and 5th.  And the earlier boil order for all locations along Oak Street between the Villa and Poplar Street continues.

Senior Center Cuts Still Looming Despite Partial Payment From State

It’s not exactly a reprieve from the Governor, but the Wabash County Senior Citizens Center and other senior centers around the state have received some much-needed funding. At last night’s Mt. Carmel City Council meeting, senior citizens and finance commissioner Joe Judge said the city recently received a payment from the state to catch up on what hadn’t been paid from fiscal year ’17. But, Judge said the state still owes the local center almost $21,500 from the current fiscal year and that total will increase by another $5,333 if no payment comes this way in the next 10 days. Previously, Judge said if no money was received, the senior center was looking at curtailing services at the end of this month. But now, Judge says the money has bought some time, if even just a little….

At a meeting last month, Judge said senior centers all around Illinois are suffering because of the financial crisis in Springfield.

New Boil Order In Mt. Carmel

The City has issued a water boil order for all locations along 4th Street between Ash and Locust and all locations along Division Street between 3rd and 5th.  This order will remain in effect until further notice.

The earlier boil order for all locations along Oak Street between the Villa and Poplar Street continues.

Mt. Carmel Boil Order Still In Effect

Mt. Carmel Water Commissioner Justin Dulgar tells WSJD this evening that the boil order that was issued Friday for parts of the city remains in effect until further notice.

Previous Story: All locations along Oak Street between the Villa and Poplar Street are under a boil order until further notice due to a water line break in that area.  Those affected by the boil order should boil their water for 5 minutes before using it for human consumption.  The boil order will continue until further notice.

I-70 Crash Injures 1

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT: Injury Crash

WHERE:  I-70 E/B MP 92,(South Tri-Level)  Effingham

WHEN: 01/01/2018, 8:47 am

VEHICLES: Unit #1 –Blue Chevrolet Malibu

DRIVER: Unit #1 – Smith, Jeru age 19 of Aurora Co
       
PASSENGERS: Portwood, Autumn,  Age 22 of Theresa NY
Portwood, Austin  Age 19 of Theresa, NY
Osborn, Trenton  Age 19 of Muskogee, OK

CHARGES: To fast for condition

PRELIMINARY:   Preliminary investigative details indicates Unit #1 had a tire go flat.  Unit #1 ran off on the shoulder to the right off the roadway.  The unit then struck the ditch embankment. Passenger Autumn Portwood was transported to St. Anthony Hospital for minor injuries.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
 

911 call leads to arrest of Cynthiana man on DUI charge

On December 30, 2017, at 7:52 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a residence in the 4800 block of North 200 West. The caller reported that a suspicious person was attempting to enter their house. While officers were enroute to the scene the caller reported that the suspicious person was in a red truck and attempting to leave. Deputy U.B. Smith arrived on scene and spoke with 39 year old Todd Stuessel of Cynthiana. While speaking with Mr. Stuessel Deputy Smith detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Mr. Stuessel and began a DUI investigation. At the conclusion of Deputy Smith’s investigation Mr. Stuessel was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (DUI.) Mr. Stuessel has since posted a $650 bond.

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

Somerville man arrested on strangulation charge

On December 31, 2017 at 11:39 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report that a person was at the Princeton Police Department and wished to speak with Deputies about a battery that had occurred in the 8000 block of West State Road 64.. Upon arriving at the Police Department Deputy Jennifer Loesch began an investigation into the incident. At the conclusion of her investigation Deputy Loesch placed 23 year old Cody Marvell of Somerville into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail.

At the Gibson County Jail Mr. Marvel was charged with Battery and Strangulation. He remains in custody on a $750 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 Meets Tuesday

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday Jan. 2, 2018 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)

·         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:

·         Consideration of cemetery mowing bids

·         Consideration of bid for city property at 615 E. 4th Street

·         Presentation of Consent Agenda

o   Second reading of Ordinance 1083 an Ordinance adopting a policy prohibiting sexual harassment

o   Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 12/18/2017

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

NY Holiday Closings

Since today is a federal holiday, most everything is closed including banks, post offices, government buildings, and schools. Things are a little different tomorrow as places like Mt. Carmel City Hall will be open and the city council will meet at 5pm. But, the Wabash County Courthouse will be closed again tomorrow, and the county board meeting is pushed back to a rare Wednesday session. Wabash County schools reopen on Wednesday.