Vote Coming Soon On Regional Water Plant

A VOTE ON WHETHER THE CITY OF MT. CARMEL WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL WATER FACILITY IS EXPECTED AT THE FIRST REGULAR MEETING IN MARCH. WATER COMMISSIONER JUSTIN DULGAR IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WABASH VALLEY REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION AND HE SAID AT THE GROUP’S FEBRUARY 1ST MEETING.. . THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT WAS APPROVED . DULGAR HAS PROVIDED FELLOW CITY LEADERS WITH A COPY OF THAT REPORT , AND A LIST OF ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT WOULD BE INCURRED-INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ON THE PROPOSED WATER PLANT SITE AND FUTURE ENGINEERING COSTS. SHOULD THE CITY DECIDE TO JOIN GRAYVILLE, ALBION, AND EDWARDS COUNTY, MT. CARMEL’S SOURCE OF WATER WOULD MOVE TO GRAYVILLE AND THE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING WATER CONSOLIDATED WITH THOSE COMMUNITIES.

MEANWHILE, THE CITY OF MT. CARMEL WATER DEPARTMENT CONTINUES A TRIAL WATER TREATMENT PROCESS WE REPORTED ON YESTERDAY, ATTEMPTING TO ELIMINATE SOME OF THE CHEMICALS CURRENTLY UTILIZED FOR PURIFICATION. DULGAR SAID THE PROCESS IS GOING WELL SO FAR, BUT THE CITY IS STILL AWAITING OFFICIAL TEST RESULTS.

Reis Earns Chamber Endorsement, Named Guardian of Small Busines

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and has been named Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business.

“As State Representative, I have worked hard to represent the interests of job creators in Illinois,” Reis said. “I am pleased to be supported by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and I am proud of the record I have established with the Illinois NFIB. Illinois must change its business climate to be friendlier to job creators. We need to pass real reforms to bring jobs back to Illinois, and in a new term, economic growth will be my top priority.”

Todd Maisch, President of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, says the Chamber is endorsing Reis because Reis has voted for pro-growth, pro-job creation policies throughout his time in Springfield.

“The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse David Reis in the race for 109th District State Representative,” Maisch said. “David Reis is a pro-business ally. He is committed to improving Illinois government and David understands the need to improve our economy and free the entrepreneurial spirit. Representative Reis has previously been named Champion of Free Enterprise and his voting record in the 99th General Assembly was 100% with the Illinois Chamber’s priorities.”

Reis is also touting his record of protecting and supporting small businesses. Reis has twice earned the designation of “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business.

“I understand there is a great need to get the government off the backs of job creators,” Reis said. “NFIB is the nation’s leading small-business advocate with over 11,000 dues-paying members in Illinois. I am proud to have been named as a Guardian of Small Business in the previous General Assembly after building a 100% voting record in support of NFIB members.”

David Reis is a farmer/businessman who lives in Jasper County on their family’s fifth-generation farm, where the Reis’ have farmed for over 150 years.

Report Of Reckless Driver Leads To Arrrest

02/11/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested Justin D. Spear, age 20, of Mt. Carmel after police stopped his vehicle.  Police received a complaint of a reckless driver driving a 2014 Chevrolet.  Police were able to locate the vehicle and stopped it after it disobeyed the stop sign at 12th and Market Street.  During the traffic stop K-9 Ace alerted on the vehicle and a search was conducted.  Police reported finding drug paraphernalia and unopened alcohol inside of the vehicle.  Spear was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.  Spear was released after posting bond.  

Mt. Carmel Woman Picked Up On FTA Warrant

2/12/18-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 44 year old Gwen J. Leeper of Mt. Carmel after police stopped a vehicle where she was the passenger.  The arresting officer reported he observed Leeper in the passenger seat of a vehicle and knew she was wanted ona Wabash County failure to appear warrant.  The vehicle was stopped and Leeper was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was served the warrant.  Leeper was held pending the posting of $300.00 cash bond.

Stolen Car Leads To Arrest Of Indiana Pair

02/12/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested two subjects after police located a stolen vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Town and Country Motel in Mt. Carmel.  Police on routine patrol located a  1997 Buick that was reported stolen out of Bloomington, Indiana.  Police were able to determine the driver of the vehicle and placed 20 year old Tanner S. Houchin of Loogootee, Indiana under arrest.  Houchin was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine.  Also arrested was 21 year old Alexis E. Brock of Petersburg, Indiana.  Brock was cited for possession of methamphetamine.  Both subjects were transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were held pending the posting of bond.

Financial Plight of Senior Citizens Center Improves

WABASH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER IS GOOD TO GO AT LEAST THRU THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL, ACCORDING TO MT. CARMEL CITY COMMISSIONER JOE JUDGE.

THIS ON THE HEELS OF A DONATION FROM MT. CARMEL EAGLES

PRESENTED AT MONDAY’S CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

JEFF THOMPSON, EAGLES ORGANIZER, PRESENTED $4,037 RAISED DURING A WEEKEND OF EVENTS RECENTLY.

JUDGE THANKED THE EAGLES AND ALL WHO DONATED AND NOTED

REPRESENTATIVE DAVID REIS HELPED OBTAIN $4,037 , PARTIAL STATE PAYMENT FOR OCTOBER OF 2017, AND THE DECEMBER FEDERAL MONEY WAS RECEIVED.

JUDGE SAID THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BASCALLY IS 8 MONTHS IN ARREARS IN THEIR PAYMENTS. ONE AREA SENIOR CENTER HAS BEEN CUT OFF FROM THEIR FOOD SUPPLIERS FOR LACK OF PAYMENT.

HE ENCOURAGED EVERYONE TO ATTEND THE WABASH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER CHILI SUPPER FUNDRAISER, FEBRUARY 20TH FROM 5 TILL 8 PM.

COST OF CHILI IS A FREE WILL DONATION..

Browns man arrested on DUI charge

On February 9, 2018, at 11:26 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Ben Kiesel observed a White 2002 Pontiac passenger car traveling northbound on US 41 near County Road 925 South at an excessively low speed while failing crossing the center lane of the roadway on multiple occasions. Upon stopping the vehicle Deputy Kiesel detected an odor of alcohol coming from the driver 39 year old Joshua Vonderheide of Browns, Illinois. At that point a roadside investigation was conducted that resulted in Mr. Vonderheide being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. At the Gibson County Jail Mr. Vonderheide was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He remains in custody on a $1500 bond. 

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

Princeton Woman Seriously Injured In Lawrence County Crash

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  
 
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
 
WHAT:  Personal Injury Crash  
 
WHERE:   OLD ROUTE 50 JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 1620E LAWRENCE COUNTY (3 MILES EAST OF LAWRENCEVILLE) 
 
WHEN:  02/10/2018 3:23 p.m. 
 
VEHICLES:  UNIT #1 –BLACK CAR, ALL INFO UNKNOWN    

UNIT #2-WHITE, 2000, FORD
 
DRIVER:  UNIT #1-INFORMATION UNKNOWN    

UNIT #2-SAMANTHA JO SMITH, 35, PRINCETON, INDIANA
 
PASSENGERS:       
 
 CHARGES:   PENDING INVESTIGATION     
 
Transports:            SAMANTHA SMITH TRASPORTED TO GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL VIA LAWRENCE COUNTY AMBULANCE THEN TRANSFERRED TO IU HOSPITAL IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
 
PRELIMINARY:   Preliminary investigative details indicate UNITS 1 AND 2 WERE EASTBOUND ON OLD ROUTE 50 JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 1620E.  UNIT 1 WAS PASSING UNIT 2.  UNIT 1 DID NOT COMPLETE THE PASS SAFELY AND CUT IN FRONT OF UNIT 2.  THIS CAUSED UNIT 2 TO LOSE CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE AND SKID OUT OF CONTROL.  UNIT 2 SLID SIDEWAYS DOWN OLD ROUTE 50, WENT OFF THE ROADWAY, AND STRUCK THE DITCH ON THE SOUTH  IDE OF OLD ROUTE 50.  UNIT 2 THEN OVERTURNED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN IN A FIELD.  UNIT 2 DRIVER WAS FULLY EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.  UNIT 1 CONTINUED ON WITHOUT STOPPING.  INFORMATION FOR UNIT 1 IS UNKNOWN.  

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

State Representative David Reis announces traveling office hours

State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where a member of the Representative’s Staff will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns on Friday February 16th, 2018.

Traveling Office Hours for Friday February 16th, 2018

 Fairfield City Hall

Council Chambers

109 NE 2nd St.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Mt. Carmel City Hall

Council Chambers

219 N. Market St.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Kentucky Man Jailed on Drug Charges following a Traffic Stop

Spencer County:  At approximately 8:30 p.m. last night, a Philpot, Kentucky man found himself being arrested after being stopped for speeding and having a headlight out.

Trooper Steve Nolan was conducting traffic patrols on State Road 66 near the Warrick/Spencer County line when he stopped a vehicle for traveling 73 mph in a 60 mph zone and for having a headlamp out.  As Trooper Nolan was speaking with the driver he noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.  Trooper Nolan also noticed that the driver, Robert C. Newton, 23, Philpot KY showed signs of being impaired.

After conducting Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Trooper Nolan determined that Newton was impaired and detained him so a chemical test could be conducted.  A search of the vehicle revealed a large plastic bag containing marijuana, over $1,500 in cash and other items commonly associated with the use and sales of illegal drugs.

A chemical test was conducted, however, the results will not be known for some time as they are sent to the Indiana Department of Toxicology for analysis.

Newton was transported to the Spencer County Jail and remanded to the custody of the jail staff without incident.

Arrested and Charges:

Robert Colton Newton, 23, Philpot, KY

• Dealing Marijuana-- Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Marijuana-- Class B Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated—Class A Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a controlled substance-Class C Misdemeanor

Assisting at the scene: Trooper Nathaniel Kern and the Spencer County Sheriff's Office

 All suspects are innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.