Five Pick Up Petitions So Far To Run For Mt. Carmel Mayor & City Council

Petitions to run for Mt. Carmel mayor and city commissioner in next April’s election have been available for just one week, but the election seems to be already drawing quite a bit of interest.

At the conclusion of last night’s city council meeting, city clerk Rudy Witsman said petitions have been picked up so far by Joe Judge and Bill Hudson for mayor and Justin Dulgar, Eric Ikemire, and Donnie Banks for commissioner. All four commissioner seats and mayor will be on the ballot next April 2nd.

The filing period for petitions is December 10th through 17th. Petitions can be picked up at City Hall.

Beer Garden To Be Part Of Next Month's 200th Birthday Bash In Mt. Carmel

Plans continue to come together for Mt. Carmel’s 200th birthday bash set for Friday, October 12th. It had been previously announced that the Kentucky Headhunters would perform live on Market Street as the highlight of the evening’s celebration.

At last night’s city council meeting, commissioners approved a beer garden be held in the former Hadley’s lot in the 400 block of Market Street. The Eagles will operate the beer garden which will be fenced off and restricted to those 21 and over.

Celebration organizer Shawn Storckman told the council last night that the stage for the concert will be set up near the 5th and Market Street intersection. He said food vendors will be stationed in the north half of the 300 block of Market Street.

Fire Commissioner Rod Rodriguez expressed concerns that the set up allow enough room for a fire lane.

Update #2 On Missing Mt. Carmel Teen

UPDATE  9/25/18 1:40PM:  Information obtained today indicates that Jolissa Davis has dyed her hair color to blond, shortened her hair length and is now wearing glasses in an attempt to alter her appearance.  She is possibly in the Princeton Indiana area.  Mt. Carmel Police thanks the public for the information and continue to request the public's help.

Original Story:

The Mount Carmel Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing female juvenile identified as Jolissa A. Davis, age 14, of Mount Carmel.  Davis was last seen leaving her residence in the 700 block of West 6th Street on the morning of Saturday September 22nd, 2018.  Davis is considered a runaway based off the information provided to law enforcement.  Davis is a white female, height 5'3", weight 163 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Mount Carmel Police Department at 618-262-4114, Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-4258 or by notifying their local law enforcement agency.  See attachment for pictures of Davis.

UPDATE: MCPD Still Searching For Missing Teen

Update From MCPD Sgt. Mike McWilliams: Jolissa Davis is still missing as of this morning.  Several leads have been followed up on with no success thus far

The Mount Carmel Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing female juvenile identified as Jolissa A. Davis, age 14, of Mount Carmel.  Davis was last seen leaving her residence in the 700 block of West 6th Street on the morning of Saturday September 22nd 2018.  Davis is considered a runaway based off the information provided to law enforcement.  Davis is a white female, height 5'3", weight 163 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Mount Carmel Police Department at 618-262-4114, Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-4258 or by notifying their local law enforcement agency.  See attachment for pictures of Davis

Mt. Carmel Man Faces Charges In Two Sunday Incidents

On 9/23/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Zachary A. Mathis, age 27, of Mount Carmel for Disorderly Conduct following a complaint on Mathis in the area of 7th & Vine Street.  The complainant, two nearby residents, stated Mathis was yelling threats towards them, in front of their children, about various things today.  The residents were allowed to sign a complaint against Mathis who was located at his residence in the 600 block of Vine Street.  Mathis was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending bond.

A short time later Police were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of West 6th Street regarding a trespass and criminal damage to property complaint.  Officers arrived and spoke to the complainant who reported that Mathis had caused damage by “keying” his Chevy truck.  Officers observed “666” carved into the rear of the truck.  Officers found two witnesses nearby that stated they observed Mathis on the complainant’s property in the early morning hours standing at the rear of the Chevy truck.  Mathis, who was already in custody from the Disorderly Conduct arrest, was then charged with Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Criminal Damage to Property. Mathis is now being held pending a bond setting by a judge. 

Driving Suspended Lands Fairfield Man In Jail

On 9/20/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Francisco Morales Gutierrez, age 32, of Fairfield, IL, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop on a silver 02 Chrysler at 3rd & Poplar Street.  Gutierrez was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $150 cash bond. 

Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Mt. Carmel For Driving Suspended

On 9/23/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Juan Carlos Valle, age 29, of Mount Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop on a black 08 Nissan in the 600 block of Vine Street.  Valle was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $150 cash bond.

Grayville Woman Gives Police A Fake Name & Is Arrested On Various Charges

On 9/22/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Ashley Murphy, age 28, of Grayville, on three felony warrants for her arrest following a traffic stop in the 400 block of West 3rd Street.  During this time Murphy provided a fictitious name to the officer in an attempt to conceal her identity.  The officer, with the assistance of Grayville Police, was able to determine Murphy’s true identity.  Murphy was found to have two felony warrants out of White County and one felony warrant out of Edwards County.  Murphy was also charged with Obstructing Justice and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle as well as for No Valid Driver’s License and Operating Uninsured Vehicle.  Murphy was operating a white 1993 Ford van which was towed from the scene.  Murphy was taken to the Wabash County Jail and is being held on the above stated charges.  Murphy is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.

MCPD Needs Your Help To Find Missing Girl

The Mount Carmel Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing female juvenile identified as Jolissa A. Davis, age 14, of Mount Carmel.  Davis was last seen leaving her residence in the 700 block of West 6th Street in Mount Carmel.  Davis is considered a runaway based off the information provided to law enforcement.  Davis is a white female, height 5’3”, weight 163 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Davis is asked to call the Mount Carmel Police Department at 618-262-4114, Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-4258 or dial 911.

Culvert Replacement Scheduled for SR 66 in Posey County

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for State Road 66 in west of Evansville near the Blairsville community for a culvert replacement.

Beginning on or around Thursday, Sept. 27, contractors will begin excavating a large box culvert about 400 feet west of the S.R. 66 and St. Phillips Road intersection. This process will require excavation and replacement of the existing drainage structure.

The operation will be performed in phases in order to keep traffic moving. The first restriction will see the eastbound lane closed and the west bound lane open, with traffic being controlled by temporary signal. The lane closures will alternate during the project once work in the eastbound lane is complete and each lane open lane will have a width of 10 feet. Restrictions will be in place around the clock. Work is expected to last until mid-late November depending upon weather conditions.

INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.