On 11/23/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jagger S. Baird, age 20, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Theft. Baird was placed under arrest at the police department when he arrived to see why police had been looking for him. Baird was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the warrant and held on a $300 cash bond.
FTA Warrant Lands Mt. Carmel Woman Back In Jail
On 11/22/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Kaleigh C. Singer, age 26, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Singer was observed in the 1200 block of N Walnut Street where she was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Upon arrival Singer was served the warrant and held on a $1000 cash bond.
Beavers Arrested By MCPD On Deceptive Practice Warrant
On 11/21/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Terry W. Beavers, age 38, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Deceptive Practice. Beavers was observed driving a black Chevrolet truck and stopped in the 800 block of Cherry Street. Beavers was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Upon arrival Beavers was served the warrant and held pending the posting of a $100 cash bond.
West Union Woman Killed In Lawrence County Crash Friday Night
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Crash
WHERE: US 50, 1 mile East of IL Route 1
WHEN: 11/23/2018 23:02
VEHICLES: Unit #1-Green, 2011, Kia Unit #2-black, 2014, Cadillac
DRIVER: Unit #1-Bobbie Yvette Johnston, 54, West Union, IL
Unit #2-Tommy L. Green, 55, Robinson, IL
Transports: Tommy L. Green Transported to Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate, Unit 1 was west bound on US 50, and Unit 2 east bound on US 50. Unit 1 crossed into the eastbound lane in front of Unit 2 and struck Unit 2 head on. This caused both Unit 1 and 2 to spin out of control. Unit 1 spun and came to rest in the middle of US 50 facing east. Unit 2 spun and came to rest part way in the ditch off the right side of US 50 facing north. Unit 2 driver was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment. Unit 1 succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Lawrence county coroner at 11:19 P.M.
WCHD Receives High Grade From State
The Wabash County Health Department graded out very highly in a recent visit by the state Bureau of Accreditation and Licensure. The Wabash department received a score of 97 out of 100. That means the health office will receive its Medicaid certification for three more years. Administrator Judy Wissel said her office is waiting for the results of a recent audit by the WIC program.
Property Taxes Due November 30th
Here is an important announcement for all Wabash County taxpayers: The next due date is on Friday, November 30th, which is also the day for the annual Uptown Christmas celebration. Treasurer Beverly McBride said if you plan on using the courthouse to pay your bill that day, you better get there early before the streets are blocked off for the festival. Otherwise, you can still pay at participating banks and through the mail.
State Catches Up On Payments To Wabash County
The state is caught up with money it owes Wabash County. Treasurer Beverly McBride reported Monday that Springfield cut two checks this month totaling $39, 969 covering salary reimbursement for October, and that month’s sales tax receipts as well. McBride also told commissioners that 78% of taxes have now been collected, or $8,617,560. That leaves only $2,380,000 left to collect, according to McBride.
Closing Of Counseling Centers Causes Scramble For Services
The recent closing of all area offices of the Southeastern Illinois Counseling Center has left some counties scrambling to keep services going. Wabash County Health Department Administrator Judy Wissel told the county board Monday that the state has asked if her office could take over Edwards County’s substance abuse and mental health counseling programs. The state has offered only six-thousand dollars to take it on. Wissel said they’re still hoping for more from Springfield. She said other counties have also stepped up to absorb some of Edwards County’s services.
County Highway Department Preps For Winter
The Wabash County Highway Department is ready to battle Old Man Winter – though it will cost them more to do it. Highway Engineer Dustin Bunting told county commissioners Monday that they have 50 tons of salt at the ready to use on roads – with anther truckload due any time soon. The latest contract, though, shows a marked increase in the price of salt. It will cost $81.72 per ton, up from last year’s cost of $64, an increase of 22%.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE READY FOR BUSY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists that the ISP is ready for the beginning of the holiday travel period. The ISP will be stepping up enforcement patrols as the holiday driving season begins. The goal is to make the roads safe for all motorists.
Traditionally, the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday travel period. Beginning on Wednesday, November 21st, through Sunday, November 25th, expect high traffic volumes on interstates and roads throughout the region. The ISP is urging the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road. Statistics continue to show that fatal crashes increase on the interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Over the holiday weekend, officers will patrol the interstates, conduct Road Side Safety Checks (RSC) and participate in other traffic enforcement details to identify the “Fatal Four” moving violations most associated with fatal traffic crashes: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Speeding, Failure to Wear a Seat Belt, and Distracted Driving. A special emphasis on DUI enforcement and DUI patrols is planned throughout the long weekend.
In addition, the ISP will be joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and other law enforcement agencies throughout the state in the 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Click It or Ticket campaign, November 16th – 26th. The goals of the program are to increase voluntary compliance with the seat belt laws and reduce the number of serious injury and fatal traffic crashes. Officers will utilize Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) and Seat Belt Enforcement Zones (SBEZ) during the campaign.
“Our goal for this Thanksgiving holiday weekend remains the same as for each holiday weekend, to reduce the number of fatal traffic crashes on our roadways,” said Captain Ristvedt. “We continue to ask motorists for their assistance with this goal by following the speed limit, buckling up, and not driving distracted or under the influence,” he added.
