10/29/2018 -Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old John W. Clancy of Mt. Carmel after police conducted an investigative stop on a vehicle in the 400 block of Oak Street. Police were investigating a possibly burglary and the vehicle Clancy was driving matched the description given by the witness. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Clancy was driving on a suspended driver's license. Clancy admitted to being at the residence where the suspected burglary took place but denied taking anything. Police arrested Clancy and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while license is suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Police were unable to determine if a burglary actually occurred at the residence so no charges were filed in regards to that complaint.
Driving Suspended Leads To Arrest
10/29/2018 -Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 year old Taylir M. Reel of Mt. Carmel after police stopped her in the 500 block of Vine Street. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Reel was operating a motor vehicle on a suspended driver's license. Reel was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while license is suspended. Reel was held pending the posting of bond.
Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested On Various Charges
10/29/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Gloria M. Weir of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of possibly drug activity in the 400 block of W. 3rd Street. Police located Weir and other subjects standing next to a parked vehicle. Police reported seeing narcotic equipment in the vehicle. It was reported that Weir took responsibility for the items. A further search was conducted and police located suspected methamphetamine. Weir was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and illegal use of property in relationship to methamphetamine. Weir is being held pending the posting of $2,000 cash.
Violating OP Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail
10/30/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 33 year old Matthew R. Howard of Mt. Carmel on a warrant charging him with violation of an order of protection. Howard is accused of contacting a protected person named in an order of protection. Police went to the home of Howard and placed him under arrest. Howard was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $1000.00 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested After Incident On Walnut Street
10/30/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Tyler L. Wade of Mt. Carmel after police were notified that he was at 1230 N. Walnut Street. Wade had previously been barred from the property and told not to return. Before the police arrived on scene, Wade had walked over to the Mt. Carmel Elementary School. Wade was placed into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond.
Made Up Theft Story Lands Bellmont Woman In Jail
10/30/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Leanna D. McClanahan of Bellmont on a felony disorderly conduct warrant out of Wabash County. McClanahan is charged with disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred on 09/21/2018. On that date McClanahan informed Mt. Carmel Police that while she was walking in the 600 block of Market Street a male subject came up from behind her and stole her money. McClanahan told police that she was slammed to the ground and the suspect left on a bicycle. During the investigation it was discovered that she made the story up in hopes that a local church would provide her with the same amount of money she reported stolen. McClanahan was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $500.00 cash bond.
Excitement Builds For New WGH Albion Clinic
The soon to be opened Wabash General Hospital clinic in Albion looks to be a win-win for all parties involved. WGH CEO Jay Purvis says work continues on the building in Albion that will house primary care services headed up by nurse practitioner Valerie Anderson…
Officials have not yet announced an opening date for the new clinic only saying it would open sometime this fall.
Wabash County Jobless Rate Dips In September
After increasing slightly in August, the September jobless rate in Wabash County once again dipped below the 4.5% level. According to the latest figures from the state’s department of employment security, Wabash County’s jobless rate stood at 4.2% last month, down from the 4.8% August level and the 4.4% mark in September of last year. The IDES reported that area employers continued to show demand in Public Administration, Finance and Insurance, and Retail last month while decreased hiring demand occurred in Health Care and Social Assistance. Top occupations for hire included Truck Drivers, Registered Nurses, and Customer Service Representatives in September. Southern Illinois’ lowest jobless rate was in Hamilton and Randolph Counties at 3.7% while the highest was mark of 6.6% was in Johnson and Hardin Counties.
Human Remains Still Haven't Been Identified
Despite rumors to the contrary, the remains found last week in rural Wabash County have not been identified. We checked with Coroner Shaun Keepes attempting to confirm the rumors that the remains had been identified. But, Keepes told us that at this time authorities still do not have a cause of death nor an identity on the skeletal remains that were found near a wooded area off of Asbury Chapel Road. He said a press release will be issued once the remains have been identified. Last week, Keepes said an autopsy conducted Friday was unable to determine a cause of death. He said further examination would be completed by a forensic anthropologist and forensic odontologist to help determine the cause of death and identity of the skeletal remains.
DAR Hosts Illinois State Regent
The October 23, 2018, meeting of Mt Carmel Chapter DAR convened with a Salad Luncheon at EUM CHURCH, to honor guest ILLINOIS STATE REGENT-GLORIA PEKINS FLATHOM,
After a delicious lunch at 1PM the meeting was called to order by Regent Mt Carmel Chapter Barbara Lant Easter. Prayer and the Introduction of Madame State Regent Gloria Perkins Flathom, Pledge, American’s Creed, singing National Anthem, singing of Illinois and The PREAMBLE to the CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The President General’s Message. National Defense Message, Constitution Minute, Indian Minute, Flag Minute, Commemorative Events, Women’s Issues Minute, Bicentennial Minute were given. The roll call was answered by- Name one thing you recycled this past month. Minutes of September 18, 2018, DAR meeting read by Recording Secretary- Judy Matsel Coleman and approved.
Treasurer’s Report by Karen Ruth Cochran, Chaplain’s Report by Sara Steckler Caddell,
The Registrar’s Report 112 members, the sad lost of Mary Kathryn Crow Simpson, one application in Washington DC and accepted the application of two New members.
American History report given by Sara Steckler Caddell, Americanism Report by Barbara Lant Easter, Veterans Committee and Veterans 50th Anniversary Committee by Mary Susan Wood. The Mt Carmel Chapter was honored to have guest speaker ILLINOIS STATE REGENT: GLORIA PERKINS FLATHOM. Regent Flathom gave very informative information about many DAR projects. the main one Bacone Indian School Bus Trip, October 14, 2018, having just returned she had tremendous amount of information as needs of the School. Replace Bacone College Cafeteria Student Union kitchen equipment, Phase one- Steam Table (completed). Mt Carmel Regent: Barbara Lant Easter and Vice -Regent Suzanne Creek Brugger also made to trip to Bacone Indian School, OK. The Mt Carmel Chapter DAR donated 236 pillow cases made by members. DAR World Service Day Project of recognizing our First Responder October 11, 2018, cookies baked and delivered to Mt. Carmel Fire Department, Mt Carmel Police Department and Wabash County Sheriff Department by DAR members. Seventy-five Thank You Cards were made Linda Kepley and some also signed by DAR members to be given to Veterans on the HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN INDIANA , Saturday, November 3, 2018. The HONOR FLIGHT leaves Evansville, Indiana, at 5AM and retuning at 8PM. The next DAR meeting Tuesday, November 13, at First Mid Bank corner Fourth and Market at 6PM. Audrey Hinderliter will have the program on the Indians of Wabash County. Remember a lot of information about early residents.
