Man and Boat Missing After Boating Accident at Newburgh Dam

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boating accident that resulted in the rescue of an Owensboro KY man and the disappearance of a second Owensboro KY man.

The boat they were in was pulled into the Newburgh Dam by water current, after the motor of their boat failed to start.  Before the boat submerged, one of the individuals was able to put on a lifejacket and then climb onto a ledge of the dam. 

Officers from the Newburgh Police Department and members of the Yankeetown and Newburgh Fire Departments were able to rescue the man by lowering a rope to him and pulling him to safety. 

The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm on today’s date at the Newburgh Lock and Dam on the Ohio River.

Responding agencies included the Warrick County Sheriffs Department, Newburgh Police, Newburgh Fire Department, Henderson City/County Rescue, Henderson City Fire and Indiana Conservation Officers.  

Rescue crews are still searching for the missing boat and boater.  The names of the men are not yet being released.  Updates will come as new information arises. 

Deputy Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury after being Run Over by Fleeing Shoplifter

A Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a vehicle driven by a fleeing shoplifter.

On Saturday, September 08, 2018 at 9:06 PM a sheriff’s deputy was working a uniformed off-duty job at Eastland Mall when a 911 call came in regarding a shoplifter who fled from Zumiez. Mall security directed the deputy to the suspect's vehicle in the parking lot. The deputy observed the white sedan driving without headlights and attempted to stop the vehicle in the parking lot of the nearby Wendy’s.

After activating his emergency lights, the suspect vehicle came to a stop. When the deputy exited his vehicle, the sedan began to drive away. The vehicle continued a short distance before driving over a curb and into a grassy section of the parking lot. The deputy approached the open window of the vehicle and began shouting commands to the driver. The deputy then observed the driver fumbling with something in the area of the center console and passenger seat area. The deputy attempted to remove the key from the ignition, but the suspect placed the gear selector in reverse and accelerated, dragging the deputy with the vehicle. The deputy was thrown onto the vehicle’s hood and then onto the pavement next to the front left tire of the vehicle. The vehicle tire ran over the deputy’s foot. The vehicle continued in reverse where it struck the parked Sheriff’s Office vehicle with enough force that it moved the parked vehicle approximately five to ten feet. The suspect’s vehicle continued moving and struck a second parked vehicle occupied by an uninvolved party.

The suspect, Ms. Marilyn Elaine Cosby, was then taken into custody without further incident. She was transported to the Operations Center for an interview before being booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. The vehicle was searched prior to tow and several clothing items with price tags and security devices still attached were found.

The deputy was evaluated at St. Vincent Hospital where he was treated and released. The deputy complained of pain from abrasions to his right arm and right lower leg, but returned to duty upon his release. The deputy was wearing safety toe boots, which were credited with preventing serious injury to his foot.

Marilyn Elaine Cosby (pictured above), 58, of Henderson, KY. Shoplifting as a Class A Misdemeanor, Battery on Law Enforcement as a Level 5 Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Level 6 Felony, Criminal Recklessness as Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Legend Drug as a Level 6 Felony

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

WGH To Recognize Employees Who Volunteer In Community

Wabash General Hospital is Wabash County’s largest employer and the nearly 400 workers do a lot in the community that will soon be recognized. Human Resources Director Bridget Shepard told the WGH Board last week that hospital workers spend countless hours volunteering their time at local events like the Library 5-K, the Lunch Wagon, parades, and more. Shepard said the hospital will begin tracking the volunteer hours and a banquet to honor those will be held next April during volunteer week. She said the top 5 volunteers will be recognized at the banquet.

Dulgar Addresses Odor Issues At Sewer Plant

City sewer commissioner Justin Dulgar has heard the complaints and he agrees, it doesn’t smell good near the city’s sewer plant, but there’s not a lot that can be done about it right now….

The digestor project is just one of three major projects currently being undertaken by the city’s water and sewer departments.

Reservation Deadline Is Monday For HPC Fall Banquet

Reservations are due Monday for the annual fall banquet for Hope Pregnancy Center. Director Vickie Winter outlines the details…

There’s no cost to attend the banquet as a free will offering will be accepted. To make reservations, you can call Hope Pregnancy Center at 262-2636.

MCHS Alumni Foundation Finalizes Homecoming Plans

We’re just two weeks away from the 2018 homecoming weekend in Mt. Carmel. Several events are planned for Friday and Saturday, September 21st and 22nd with the MCHS Alumni Foundation organizing the lion’s share. Among the events are the Alumni Uptown gathering at Merchants Park and parade on Friday, and the golf tournament, tours of the high school, and the all school alumni social hour and dance on Saturday. Alumni Foundation spokeswoman Diane Liddle says plans for homecoming weekend are just about complete….

Motorcyclist Killed In Effingham County Crash

 
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  
 
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:  Fatal Crash  
 
WHERE:   Dieterich Blacktop (2300 St) 2 miles south of  Montrose   
 
WHEN:  09/07/2018, 1:22 PM
 
VEHICLES:  Unit #1 –Yellow, Honda motorcycle    

Unit #2-Red, International, truck tractor       
 
DRIVER:  Unit #1- Zachary Cohen age 20, Highland Park IL (DECEASED)    

Unit #2- Brandon Barnes age 30, Mattoon IL                  

CHARGES:  None
 
PRELIMINARY:   Preliminary investigative details indicates Unit #1, a motorcycle, was north bound on Dieterich Blacktop 2 miles south of Montrose.  Unit #1 lost control and slid into the path of oncoming Unit #2.  Unit #1 driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Unit #2 driver was transported to St Anthony hospital.

Wabash District #348 School Board To Meet In Special Session Monday

WABASH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

DISTRICT OFFICE

218 W. 13th Street

Mt. Carmel, Il  62863

Monday, September 10, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.

1.         Call to order / Roll call 

2.         Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”

3.       Adjourn

Mt. Carmel City Council To Meet In Regular Session On Monday

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday September 10, 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)

o    Jeff Thompson – Eagles – Annual Fall Event

·         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                    John Lockhart                     

·         Kelli Storckman                   Francis Speth

·         Mike Gidcumb

·         Dave Easter

BUSINESS:

·         Presentation of Consent Agenda

o    Approve Ordinance 1099 – An Ordinance Granting Special Use – Merriel RV Park

o    Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 8/27/2018

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

Evansville man arrested on DUI and Drug charges

On September 3, 2018, at 2:31 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Loren Barchett conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2010 Mercury Milano at the intersection of US 41 and County Road 1025 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Barchett detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. At that point Deputy Barchett began a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in the driver 22 year old Rocky Rodgers of Evansville being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Rodger was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $1100 bond.

Assisting Deputy Barchett in his investigation was Deputy Ben Kiesel.

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