Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Ross D. Fane of Indianapolis, Indiana after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Fane was driving on a suspended driver's license. Police were notified that Fane was wanted on a failure to appear warrant out of Lawrence County and a Federal drug trafficking warrant out of Indianapolis. Fane was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and he was served the two warrants. Fane is being held in the Wabash County Jail pending the setting of bond.
Husband & Wife Arrested For Domestic Battery
06/19/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested a couple on domestic battery charges after police were called to 510 W. 1st Street. Police were told that Chad M. Covalt, age 30, and his wife, Ashley N. Covalt, age 28, were in a physical altercation inside of their residence. Police arrested both subjects and transported them to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged with domestic battery. Both are being held pending the posting of bond.
City Council Looks To Address Lambert Drive Drainage Issue
The Mt. Carmel City Council has pledged to help a local resident find a solution to a drainage issue caused by a neighbor. Shirley Graetz lives at 8 Lambert Drive and she told the council Monday that her neighbor has aimed their downspout toward her property. Last week’s heavy rains caused much of Graetz’s property to flood and she is trying to protect the integrity of her home’s foundation from all of the water. Street Commissioner Eric Ikemire said he and street superintendent Dave Easter would look into the issue to see if there was anything that could be done to alleviate the problem.
Senior Citizens Center To Undergo Name Change
What’s in a name? That’s what Mt. Carmel officials are trying to figure out when it comes to the Wabash County Senior Citizens Center. Commissioner Joe Judge reported at Monday’s City Council meeting that efforts are being made to boost lunch attendance at the senior center. But an issue preventing more people from eating there may be in the name of the center itself…
With that in mind, Judge said beginning July 1st, a name change will take place and the Wabash County Senior Citizens will be known as the WC Cafeteria and Senior Center. Judge unveiled a new logo that will be placed on the doors of the center beginning next month. He said the change results from conversations with many of the center’s patrons.
Mt. Carmel Fantastic 4th Schedule-2018 Our Bicentennial Year!
June 30th - July 4th
- Many Retailers & Restaurants offering Special Deals and Holiday Hours
June 30th - July 3rd
- Golf Deal ($20-18 Holes & Cart, Sunup to Sundown), Public Tennis Courts, Walking Paths
Saturday June 30th:
8:00am-11:00am - Wabash County Farmers Market - Tenpins Parking Lot - West 9th Street
11am-4pm - Bicentennial Community Picnic @ Lions Club City Park
11am-1pm - Free Hot Dogs/Chips/Drinks/Cookies @ Shelter House
11am-1pm - Music by Doug Hawf & Rachel Hawf
11am-4pm - Free Bounce House Fun in the Park
1pm-4pm - Free Swim @ Mt. Carmel Municipal Pool
8:30pm – Free Family Movie Night at Merchants Park – “Moana”!
Sunday July 1st:
8am-Noon – Attend the Church of your Choice
11am-1pm – 54th Annual Rotary Corn Day @ Mabel Courter 4-H Center - $10 Adults/$5 12U - $11 at the Door
Fried or Grilled Chicken, Slaw, Drink and All The Sweet Corn You Can Eat!
6-7pm – “Freedom Celebration” – Merchants Park - Bring Your Lawn Chair
Monday July 2nd:
8:30pm – Free Family Movie Night at Merchants Park – “Wrinkle In Time”!
Tuesday July 3rd:
7-11pm - Elks’ Beer Garden & Membership Drive - Parking lot between City Hall & Senior Center
DJ Scott Allen / No Cover / $2 Can / Concessions by Beer Bones BBQ
MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!
Wednesday July 4th:
Sunup to Sundown: Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course - $28 for 18 Holes & Cart
7:30-9:30am - Veterans “Thank You” Breakfast – Senior Center - (Veterans Register for Rural King Gift Cards)
FREE for all Veterans – Public $3.00
10am – “An American Made Parade” on Market Street
11am - Veteran’s Indoor Picnic - VFW - South Market Street
11am-1pm - Food Court - On Market Street in front of Merchants Park:
11:30am-1pm – Free Concert @ Merchants Park
“Dennis Stroughmatt's Cajun-Creole and Americana Songbook”
1-4pm - Free Swim @ Mt. Carmel Municipal Pool
5-7:30pm - Family Cookouts around Wabash County
8-9pm - Music at Riverview Stadium
8:45pm - Star Spangled Banner -
9:00pm - Bicentennial Fireworks Over The Wabash!
Wabash County Battles Issues With Bridgeport Blacktop
Wabash County road crews continue to work hard at putting roads back together in the aftermath of last week’s torrential rains. The Bridgeport Blacktop was especially hard hit, washing away part of the shoulder in parts. Highway Engineer Dustin Bunting told the county board Monday that the fix isn’t coming easily either. There currently are signs posted in the effected area, and crews will get the full repair done as soon as they can, he said.
Final WSJD Interview With District #348 Superintendent Tim Buss
During his time as superintendent of Wabash District #348, Tim Buss has been a frequent guest of the WSJD Morning Show updating the community on the district and educational issues. With his retirement looming on June 30th, Tim made his final visit as superintendent to The Morning Show today. We touched on his memories over 33 years in the district, the low points, the high points, along with what lies ahead for the district.
District #348 School Board Says Goodbye To Superintendent Tim Buss
It was the end of an era tonight as the retiring Tim Buss attended his final school board meeting as Wabash District #348 Superintendent. At the conclusion of the meeting, school board president Tim Schuler presented Buss with a plaque acknowledging his 33 years in the district….
Buss’s last day on the job is June 30th. Dr. Chuck Bleyer will then take over as superintendent the following day.
