School Disaster Drill Next Week At MCHS

On November 16, 2018, there will be a school disaster drill taking place at the Mt. Carmel High School.  The scenario will start shortly after students have been released for the day.  On that day the students will be releasing at noon with the scenario starting around 12:30. 

The Mt. Carmel Police, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, District 348 employees, Mt. Carmel Fire, WEMA, Wabash General Hospital, and the Illinois State Police will be participating in this drill.  It is expected that the area around the Mt. Carmel High School will be congested and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area around this time period.  The scenario is expected to last approximately 3 hours.   

Two-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of Haubstadt Woman

Gibson County – At approximately 10:04 this morning a two vehicle crash on US 41 at C.R. 100 West claimed the life of a Haubstadt woman.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Thomas Lee Sowders, 65, of Owensboro, KY, was driving a 2004 Peterbilt tractor-trailer northwest on US 41 approaching C.R. 100 West. Elena Williams, 45, of Haubstadt, was driving her 2005 Toyota Corolla south on C.R. 100 West when she pulled into the path of the semi. After impact, the Toyota Corolla came to a final rest in the median. The semi came to a final rest in the passing lane north of the intersection.

Williams was transported to Gibson General Hospital in Princeton where she died from her injuries. Sowders was taken to Deaconess Gateway where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Deceased:

Elena V. Williams, 45, Haubstadt, IN (Family has been notified)

At this time, investigating troopers are unable to determine which driver had the green traffic light.

The investigation is on-going.

Investigating Officer: Sergeant Kevin Brown, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Sergeant Bill Gadberry, Master Trooper Jim Dotson, Master Trooper Randy

                               Huddleston, Senior Trooper Kylen Compton and Detective Toni Walden

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and Princeton Fire

ISP Photo

ISP Photo

ISP Photo

Allendale October Students of the Month

Allendale School is proud to announce its Students of the Month for October:

front row:  Easton Garrett (Kindergarten), Grasyn Morgan (1st Grade), Eli Garrett (2nd Grade), Jacie Spore (3rd Grade)

back row:  Isaiah Courter (4th Grade), Olivia Smith (5th Grade), Blake McDonald (6th Grade)

WVC CLOSED NOVEMBER 12TH IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS’ DAY

Wabash Valley College will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. Small World, Pool, and Fitness Center also will be closed.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE CLASS OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER AT WVC

Individuals interested in employment as a Certified Nurse Aide should inquire now about a class being offered during the Spring Semester. Spring CNA class will start on January 7, 2019 at Wabash Valley College. The Certified Nurse Aide class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 – 5:15 p.m. in the Science Building Room 58, from January 7, 2019 through April 17, 2019. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, contact Cathy Ile at 618-263-5043.

District #348 Students Participate in IMEA Jazz and Elementary Festival

On Monday, November 5th, several Wabash 348 students participated in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 5 Jazz and Elementary Music Festival. The event was held on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL.  Students were selected for this honor by audition. Three band students (directed by Ellen Wall) were selected to be in the ILMEA Jr. High Jazz Band. They were Abigail May (trumpet), Eli Sherman (trombone), and Jacob Wall (electric bass). Eli Sherman was also selected as an improv soloist at the concert.

Jr. ILMEA Jazz Band students Eli Sherman, Jacob Wall and Abigail May.

Thirteen high school vocal students (directed by Kim Mandrell) were selected for the twenty-six member ILMEA Vocal Jazz Ensemble. They were Jonathon Bader, Maggee Bleyer, Abbey Dardeen, Elijah Gill, Josef Gill, Brady Kolb, Jonas Martin, Jack Marvell, Brock Plassman, Abigail Rosignol, Timothy Rosignol, Hannah Shular & Hannah Wall. Several students were selected as soloists for the Vocal Jazz concert. They were Abbey Dardeen, Josef Gill, Elijah Gill, Timothy Rosignol, & Maggee Bleyer

In another area of campus, 5th grade students (instructed by Brandy Mayer, elementary music teacher) participated in the ILMEA Elementary Choir. Pictured below (first row): Ailee Seals, Zeme Moore, Ava Brumagin, Miley Peach, Tiffany Leffler. (Back row): Brandy Mayer, Elementary Music Teacher, Faith LaVarier, Maycee Randall, Madellyn Bingham, Anastasia Parker, Abbigail Boyd.

Wabash County Elections Returns: FINAL

2018 Wabash County Election Results

16 of 16 Precincts Reporting

8,004 Registered Voters

4,042 Ballots Cast = 50.50%

State

For Governor & Lieutenant Governor

JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton): 1,089

Bruce Rauner (Evelyn Sanguinetti): 2,520

Grayson Kash Jackson (Sanjeev Mohip): 117

William “Sam” McCann (Aaron Merreighn): 201

For Attorney General

Kwame Raoul: 947

Ericka Harold: 2,918

Bubba Harsy: 88

For Secretary of State

Jesse White: 1,557

Jason Helland: 2,372

Steve Dutner: 80

For Comptroller

Susana A. Mendoza: 1,118

Darlene Senger: 2,749

Claire Ball: 92

For Treasurer

Michael Frerichs: 1,024

Jim Dodge: 2,838

Michael Leheney: 88

Congressional

For Representative In Congress (15th Congressional District)

Kevin Gaither: 1,034

John M. Shimkus: 2,935

Representative

For Representative In The General Assembly (109th Representative District)

Cynthia Given: 1,075

Darren Bailey: 2,896

County

For County Clerk & Recorder

Janet L. Will: 3,405

For County Treasurer

Beverly J. McBride: 3,334

For County Sheriff

J. Derek Morgan: 3,742

Regional Office Of Education

For Regional Superintendent Of Schools

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rister: 2,993

For County Commissioner

Timothy R. Hocking: 3,574

Judicial

For Judge Of The Appellate Court (5th Judicial District)

Kevin T. Hoerner: 1,013

David K. Overstreet: 2,900

Ballot For Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention In Office

Melissa Morgan: Yes: 2,563  No: 777

Christopher L. Weber Yes: 2,536, No 805

T. Scott Webb Yes: 2,510, No: 801

Jo Beth Weber Yes 2,506, No: 823

Eric J. Dirnbeck Yes: 2,490, No: 786

Public Question

Wabash General Hospital District

Shall the Wabash General Hospital District be authorized to construct, develop, expand, extend, and improve any hospital related facilities located outside the territory of the District as an aid, advantage, or convenience to the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of the Wabash General Hospital.

YES: 3,154-81.73%

NO: 705-18.27%

Wabash County Election Returns: 13 of 16 Precincts

2018 Wabash County Election Results

9 of 16 Precincts Reporting

5,323 Registered Voters

2,565 Ballots Cast = 48.19%

State

For Governor & Lieutenant Governor

JB Pritzker (Juliana Stratton): 716

Bruce Rauner (Evelyn Sanguinetti): 1,576

Grayson Kash Jackson (Sanjeev Mohip): 78

William “Sam” McCann (Aaron Merreighn): 124

For Attorney General

Kwame Raoul: 632

Ericka Harold: 1,819

Bubba Harsy: 61

For Secretary of State

Jesse White: 992

Jason Helland: 1,494

Steve Dutner: 58

For Comptroller

Susana A. Mendoza: 728

Darlene Senger: 1,715

Claire Ball: 66

For Treasurer

Michael Frerichs: 671

Jim Dodge: 1,772

Michael Leheney: 60

Congressional

For Representative In Congress (15th Congressional District)

Kevin Gaither: 687

John M. Shimkus: 1,827

Representative

For Representative In The General Assembly (109th Representative District)

Cynthia Given: 702

Darren Bailey: 1,814

County

For County Clerk & Recorder

Janet L. Will: 2,146

For County Treasurer

Beverly J. McBride: 2,098

For County Sheriff

J. Derek Morgan: 2,367

Regional Office Of Education

For Regional Superintendent Of Schools

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rister: 1,882

For County Commissioner

Timothy R. Hocking: 2,262

Judicial

For Judge Of The Appellate Court (5th Judicial District)

Kevin T. Hoerner: 670

David K. Overstreet: 1,804

Ballot For Judicial Candidates Seeking Retention In Office

Melissa Morgan: Yes: 1,627  No: 494

Christopher L. Weber Yes: 1,598, No 523

T. Scott Webb Yes: 1,580, No: 523

Jo Beth Weber Yes 1,581, No: 532

Eric J. Dirnbeck Yes: 1,572, No: 501

Public Question

Wabash General Hospital District

Shall the Wabash General Hospital District be authorized to construct, develop, expand, extend, and improve any hospital related facilities located outside the territory of the District as an aid, advantage, or convenience to the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of the Wabash General Hospital.

YES: 1,980

NO: 459