09/10/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Dalton T. Scott of Jackson, Missouri after it is alleged he violated an order of protection. Scott is accused of being within 500 feet of a protected person. Mt. Carmel Police on patrol spotted Scott driving the wrong way in the 200 block of W. 2nd Street. Police stopped the vehicle and discovered he was in violation of the order of protection. Scott was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond.
2018 MCHS Homecoming Court
Mt. Carmel High School will begin celebrating Homecoming Monday, September 17, 2018. The Student Council has chosen the following themes to celebrate the annual event:
Monday – Color War
Seniors wear Red
Juniors wear White
Sophomores wear Black
Freshmen wear Blue
Tuesday – Twin Tuesday
Wednesday – Animal Day
Thursday – Jersey Day
Friday- Maroon and Gold Day
A pep assembly will be held Friday, September 21 at approximately 11:30 a.m. Homecoming Queen candidates, Homecoming Court attendants, and the escorts will be introduced. Other activities include the traditional class float competition. Class float and gym decoration winners will be announced.
Freshmen Attendant: Makayla Beesley Escorted by Bret Doan
Sophomore Attendant: Faith Fuller Escorted by Lucas Odom
Junior Attendant: Kendal Homan Escorted by Clay Critchfield
Senior Attendant: Mary Berberich Escorted by Drew Webb
Senior Attendant: Teagan Guard Escorted by Logan Durham
Senior Attendant: Sadie Wagner Escorted Brock Plassman
The Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime at the football game Friday, September 21, when the Golden Aces challenge the Washington Hatchets.
The Homecoming parade will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Friday with all entries lining up on 3rd Street between Plum and Pear Streets. This year’s theme will be Disney Movies. Anyone wishing to have an entry in the parade may pick up an entry form in the MCHS main office. Completed forms should be returned to the office by 3:30 Thursday, September 20.
The Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, September 22 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. All MCHS students and approved guests are invited. Dress is semi-formal. Admission prices $5 per person.
All Homecoming activities are planned and sponsored by the MCHS Student Council. We invite all MCHS students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Golden Aces to continue the rich traditions of Golden Aces pride by participating in Homecoming Week.
Left to Right:
Freshmen Attendant: Makayla Beesley Escorted by Bret Doan
Sophomore Attendant: Faith Fuller Escorted by Lucas Odom
Senior Attendant: Sadie Wagner Escorted Brock Plassman
Senior Attendant: Teagan Guard Escorted by Logan Durham
Senior Attendant: Mary Berberich Escorted by Drew Webb
Junior Attendant: Kendal Homan Escorted by Clay Critchfield
TOP ROW:
Freshmen Attendant: Makayla Beesley
Sophomore Attendant: Faith Fuller
Junior Attendant: Kendal Homan
BOTTOM ROW:
Senior Attendant: Sadie Wagner
Senior Attendant: Teagan Guard
Senior Attendant: Mary Berberich
Senior Queen Candidates:
L-R:
Senior Attendant: Sadie Wagner
Senior Attendant: Teagan Guard
Senior Attendant: Mary Berberich
Lions Candy Days Set For October 12th & 13th
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mt. Carmel Lions Club member Ron Mains told commissioners that local Lions Club members will be at city intersections on October 12th & 13th collecting money for Candy Day, which the Lions Club uses for various project.
Mayor Bill Hudson made one of the first contributions to the drive.
City Council Addresses Fall Leaf Pickup Situation
Leaf season is just around the corner and the city is already fielding inquiries about what residents should do with their leaves. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Marshall Thomason, who lives in the 300 block of East 9th Street, asked the council what plans are in place after the leaf vac program was discontinued last year because of budget constraints.. Thomason said he has too many leaves to dispose of on his own. Street Commissioner Eric Ikemire offered Thomason a couple of options…
Mayor Bill Hudson quickly shot down Thomason’s request to allow leaf burning this fall…
Commissioners said they would look into Thomason’s situation to see if something might be done.
City Council Brings Back Market Street Facade Improvement Program
Businesses along Market Street are again being offered the opportunity to update their building’s facades with help from the city. City Clerk Rudy Witsman got the okay from the city council Monday night to offer money from the city’s TIF fund to match up to $1,000 for the work. It’s the second time the city has offered the program and Witsman said he has fielded inquiring from businesses interested in the program. The city will reimburse the businesses for the improvements with a cap of $1,000. Applications for the program are available from city hall.
No Pay Raise For New Mt. Carmel City Council
When the new city council and mayor are sworn in next May, they will be paid the same as the current council. City Clerk Rudy Witsman said any changes to the council’s and mayor’s pay must be approved at least 180 days before the April 2nd election. But, commissioners last night said with the current budget situation, there should be no bump in pay.
Witsman said petitions for the city election will be available starting September 19th with the filing period running from December 10th through the 17th. All four council seats and the mayor’s post will be up for election next April.
Retail Theft Complaint Leads To Arrest Of Two Wabash County Residents
On 9/7/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Nathan G. Jackson, age 36, of Bellmont, and Jennifer L. Swift, age 35, of Mt. Carmel, following an investigation into a retail theft complaint. Officers located the suspect vehicle parked at a residence located at 1149 W 3rd Street. Officers made contact and found the two suspects mentioned by the complainant, Jackson and Swift, at the residence. While in the residence officers located suspected methamphetamine and a used hypodermic syringe in the property of Jackson and Swift. Both Jackson and Swift were placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Both were charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Both are being held pending a bond setting by a judge. The stolen items in question were never located.
Mt. Carmel Pair Arrested On Various Charges
On 9/9/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Nicole I. Kimpling, age 30, and Hugh B. Beath, age 33, both of Mount Carmel following a traffic stop in the 800 block of North Market Street. The arresting officer observed Kimpling operating a black Volkswagen and knew her to have a suspended Illinois Driver’s License. Kimpling was stopped and placed under arrest at this time. During the arrest Kimpling’s passenger, Hugh Beath, continually interfered with the officers attempting to compete the arrest of Kimpling. Beath was eventually arrested for Obstructing a Peace Officer as he refused to follow the officer’s commands to step away from the arrest. Officers also located un-prescribed Clonazepam, a controlled substance, in Kimpling’s property. Both were transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were issued their charges. Beath was later released on a $150 cash bond. Kimpling, who received an additional charge for Possession of a Controlled Substance, along with Driving While License Suspended, was held pending a bond setting by a judge.
Hugh B. Beath, age 33
Arkansas Motorist Nabbed By MCPD For DUI
On 9/9/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Brock A. Folse, age 41, of Melbourne Arkansas, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Police received a public complaint regarding a reckless driver coming into Mt. Carmel from Indiana operating a black Ford truck with Arkansas license plates. The arresting officer located the suspect vehicle and observed several traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted in the area of River Road and Golden Aces Way. Folse was found to be the driver and showed signs of impairment. Field sobriety testing was conducted where clues to indicate impairment were observed. Folse was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Folse was cited for the DUI offense as well as for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Folse was held on a $300 cash bond.
Passenger Picked Up On FTA Warrant
On 9/8/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Adam L. Payne, age 28, of Keensburg, on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant. Payne was located as a passenger in a vehicle stop in the 900 block of N Mulberry Street. Payne was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the warrant and held on a $200 cash bond.
