AQUA AEROBICS OFFERED IN EVENING AT WVC

If you enjoy aqua aerobics and would like to be a “stronger and healthier you,” there is room for you in Aqua Aerobics II, PEI 1139, which is being offered from 4:00pm – 4:50 pm, Mondays and Thursdays, at the WVC Pool for Spring Semester. The class is currently in session and students may still register. Betty Tharp serves as instructor.

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.

For more information, contact Betty Tharp at 618-262-7016 or WVC at 618-262-8641.

Date Set For 2018 Lions Club Radio Auction On WSJD

Save the date...the 2018 Mt. Carmel Lions Club Radio Auction will be May 7th-10th from the Knights of Columbus. Again this year, the radio auction will be heard exclusively on WSJD-FM 100.5 and online at wsjd.fm.

Lions members will soon be canvassing local businesses for donations to be sold during the auction. If you would like to make a donation, contact Larry Hodgson at Short Funeral Home. Proceeds from the auction go to help fund Lions Club projects and scholarships locally.

Pastor Joy Sherman to be Installed

The congregation of Community Church of God in Mt. Carmel cordially invites the public to join with us as we celebrate in the Service of Installation for our Lead Pastor and family, the Rev. Joy Sherman, husband Steve and son Elijah.

The event begins in the Sanctuary at 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2018. A light meal may be enjoyed in the Commons area following the service.

Questions may be directed to the church office at 618-263-3561. Community Church of God is located at 1532 College Drive in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Bunting Reports On County Snow Removal Efforts

Wabash County Highway Engineer Dustin Bunting said the county’s snow plows – even new ones – have been put to the test cleaning up from the two recent snowfalls. Also, he cold commissioners that the bids for aggregate stone and patch. The county board approved low bids for the materials at the meeting on Tuesday.

Crum Reports On Civil Case Changes

Wabash County Circuit Clerk Angie Crum told commissioners that her office is changing how it handles paperwork for civil cases under a new state law. Effective January 1st, all civil case filings must be done on line. That mostly applies to lawyers, but Crum’s office is now set up to handle the e-filings directly. However, those who don’t have access to online filing may appeal to the court for a waiver, according to Crum.

Unpaid Property Tax Update

There are still 291 parcels of real estate where 2017 taxes have not been paid. Treasurer Beverly McBride said certified letters have already gone out, and taxpayers have until January 19th to pay up and not have their names published in the newspaper. McBride said a tax sale is planned for February 16th. The outstanding parcels amount to $189,000 in taxes.

Wabash County Assessor's Office Updates

The Wabash County Assessor’s office has been busy at the start of the year. Debbie Gittings told the County Board Tuesday that her office has mailed out the yearly exemption renewals. They don’t have to be completed until May 1st. And for those who turned 65 in 2017 they are eligible to receive an “over 65 exemption.” You can call the assessor’s office or come in to sign up for the exemption.

Dean Praises County Department Heads

Now that the books have been closed on Fiscal Year 2017, Wabash County Board Chairman Rob Dean issued a thanks to various department heads, who “did really well with their money". Later in the meeting, Treasurer Beverly McBride issued a report which confirmed Dean’s opinion. According to McBride, the General Fund is in a better position than one year ago at this time to the tune of $300,000.

State Fire Marshal, Local Partners Seek Public Help Following Hazelton House Fire

Investigators with the Indiana State Fire Marshal are seeking the public’s help with the investigation of a fire in Hazleton.  Multiple fire departments responded to 112 E First Street in Hazleton, IN in the early morning hours on Sunday, January 7, 2018, where firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames when they arrived.  The house was vacant at the time of the fire. 

The Indiana State Fire Marshal and investigators are asking anyone with information about the fire to call the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628.  A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest is being offered. 

The State Fire Marshal oversees the Division of Fire and Building Safety within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

Clock Ticking On Funding For Wabash Senior Ctr

There’s not much clarity when it comes to the future of the Wabash County Senior Citizens Center. At last night’s city council meeting, senior citizens commissioner Joe Judge said while state representative David Reis recently helped to release funding from the state for fiscal year ’17, the outlook is murky as to when the next check might come…

Judge said while the state money is a key component to funding the senior center, it’s not the only source….

Judge has said the local senior center has enough to money to last through most of February if no more money is received. He said right now the state owes $26,000 to the local center.