While this winter’s weather hasn’t been too harsh, the same cannot be said for the flu season locally. Wabash General Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Levi McDaniel told the hospital board last week that the illnesses have even taken their toll on the medical staff…
When questioned about the coronavirus, McDaniel said those hit hardest have been older patients or with some other underlying health problem.
On 2/29/20 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christopher L. Tice, age 49, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant. Tice was located in the 100 block of W 5th Street where he was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Tice was held pending the posting of bond.
On 2/29/20 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Darrin L. Nation, age 47, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant. Nation was located at a residence in the 300 block of W 10th Street where he was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Nation was held pending the posting of bond.
On 2/28/20 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Andrew J. Scott, age 46, of Griffin, Indiana for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle. Scott was stopped in the 200 block of West 9th Street for an unrelated traffic offense when the suspension was discovered. Scott was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of bond.
On 2/23/20 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Monyck S. O’Bryant, age 22, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute investigated by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. When officers arrived at the residence in the 300 block of W 2nd Street they found evidence to indicate O’Bryant had battered her boyfriend during an argument. O’Bryant was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a short term lane closure on I-69 in Evansville.
Beginning on or around Wednesday, Feb. 26 INDOT contractors began restricting the passing lanes of I-69 about two miles north of the State Road 57 interchange for a pipe replacement project. Workers will be replacing the drainage pipes leading from the median inlet at this location into the pipe that crosses I-69 and replacing the inlet.
Work is expected to take about 10 days depending upon weather conditions. A lane of traffic will be maintained in both directions while the project is active. Restrictions will be in place around the clock.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
A 19 year old Princeton man is free on a $5,000 cash bond after he was arrested for two alleged incidents with a 14 year old girl in Wabash County. Andrew Robb has been charged with a Class 4 felony of grooming and a Class A misdemeanor of criminal sexual abuse in connection to the incidents last month.
According to the charges filed by Wabash County State’s Attorney Cassandra Goldman, the grooming count alleges Robb used an electronic transmission to entice the 14 year old to engage in unlawful sexual conduct. The criminal sexual abuse charge alleges Robb had sexual contact with the girl on January 21st and 22nd. Robb made his initial appearance in Wabash County Circuit Court on Monday where he was advised of the charges and penalties.
A preliminary hearing was set for March 23rd. A condition of Robb’s bond is that he is not on the Mt. Carmel Junior High School property and not to have any contact with the alleged victim.
The Wabash Valley College Foundation hosted its annual Crystal Ball on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Mabel A. Courter Youth Center Anderson Building.
WVCF president Karin Hodgson said with over 160 people in attendance, the Crystal Ball “was a success. We raised about $6000 for the WVC Foundation. The donations were made by businesses and individuals alike. Overall, it was a fun evening to celebrate Valentine's day, WVC and the community.
Mrs. Hodgson noted that the highlight of the evening was Kyle Peach’s presentation about the Radio/TV program and the national awards it and WVC sophomore Tristan Thomas have been nominated for. After the presentation, dinner, which was catered by Hogg Heaven Catering Co. and served by WVC Tribe students, was served. After dinner, the attendees were entertained by comedian/magician Mike Bliss.
Wabash Valley College Tribe students and supervisors served at the WVC Foundation’s Crystal Ball. Pictured are: In back, Abigail Anderson, Mindy Wampler, Nhut Dang, Tan Chan, Joshus Gertemann, Tanner Creed, Micah Bricco, Leah Minear and Jennifer Stroughmatt. In front, Jesarey Caalim, Krystal Tran, Kelseay Deal, Kane Jones, Ian Klingler, Nhu Nguyen and Ashley Moore.
Wabash Valley College offices will be operating on reduced hours Mar. 2–8 for spring break. There will be no classes.
Campus offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. during spring break week. The Bookstore will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Small World will remain open, operating on normal business hours.
The Fitness Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the Pool will be operating on normal business hours.
An update on Gage Kennard who talked to the 8th grade about animal genetics 2 weeks ago. He showed in Mississippi over the weekend and won Reserve Champion Hereford Gilt at the prestigious Mid South Regional.
