Wrong-Way Driver Arrested after Crash on I-69

Pike County – Indiana State Police arrested a 50-year-old Michigan woman Wednesday night after she was involved in a crash while driving the wrong-way on I-69 near the 49 mile-marker.

At approximately 7:23 Wednesday night, Pike County 911 Dispatch received several calls reporting a wrong-way driver traveling south in the northbound lanes on I-69 near the 49 mile-marker. Moments later, the driver of the wrong-way vehicle sideswiped another vehicle near the 42.8 mile-marker. Troopers located the wrong-way driver at the 42.5 mile-marker. The wrong-way driver was identified as Patricia Vanderhoff, 50, of Grand Rapids, MI. She was driving a 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Further investigation revealed Vanderhoff was traveling the wrong-way in the passing lane on I-69 near the 42.5 mile-marker when she sideswiped a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling northbound in the driving lane. The Jeep Grand Cherokee received damage to the driver’s side and the vehicle’s air bag deployed. The 64-year-old female driver from Washington was transported to Daviess County Community Hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Vanderhoff was apparently attempting to drive to Indianapolis from Louisville.

Vanderhoff displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests, but she refused to submit to a chemical test. A Pike County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside Vanderhoff’s vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing over 38 Xanax pills and another plastic bag containing six Lortab pills. Vanderhoff was arrested and taken to the Pike County Jail where she is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Patricia Vanderhoff, 50, Grand Rapids, Michigan

1. Operating a Vehicle while Impaired-Refusal resulting in Injury (Controlled Substance), Level 4 Felony

2. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Hunter Manning, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper CJ Boeckman and Trooper Brayden Angermeier

Assisting Agencies: Pike County Sheriff’s Office and Petersburg Police

Wabash County Board Of Commissioners Agenda

REGULAR MEETING

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 4:30 P.M.

AGENDA

  1)  Call to order:

  2)  Approve minutes of previous meeting:

  3)  Commissioner’s reports:

  4)  Officer’s reports:

        5)  Old Business:

              a. Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the phone system in the county, city                     and 911 building.

        6)  New Business:

              a. Resolution No. 2020-10, a Resolution participating in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program.

              b. Consider Courthouse Christmas Lunch options.

              c. Surplus Property from State’s Attorney.

              d. Accept budget/levy requests from Extension Service and Mental Health.

        7)  Executive Session:

        8)  Correspondence:

  9)  Approval for payment of claims presented:

10)  Adjournment:

This agenda is subject to change prior to the time of the meeting if necessary.

Dated this 12th day of November, 2020.

City Council Renews Commitment To AEA

The Mt. Carmel City Council has re-upped their commitment of support with the Area Economic Alliance. The council voted to contribute $3,000 to the AEA, which is the same amount the county chips in and is unchanged from previous years.  

Pandemic More Than Doubles WCHD Proposed FY2021 Budget

Wabash County Commissioners have gotten their first look at the new fiscal year budget that goes into effect December 1st. Meeting yesterday morning in a recessed session from their regular November 2nd meeting, the board voted to put the tentative budget on display for 14 days before formally adopting it. Board chairman Tim Hocking said the major change in the budget deals with COVID-19 revenue at the Wabash County Health Department… 

The tentative budget is available for the public to review in the county clerk’s office. 

Altercation In Vehicle Results In Injuries To Driver And Passenger

ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES

The Following Preliminary Information is being released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                      Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Personal Injury Crash

WHERE:                   US Route 51 southbound, just south of Red Stripe Road, south of Sandoval, Marion County

WHEN:                      Nov. 13, 2020 at 10:35 A.M.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1 – Black 2007 Mercury Mountaineer

DRIVER:                   Unit 1 – Tyrone G. Etheridge, a 38-year-old male from Centralia, IL - Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

PEDESTRIAN:         Matthew Woods, a 25-year-old male from Centralia, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling south on US Route 51, just south of Red Stripe Road in Marion County when an altercation began between Etheridge and rear seat passenger, Matthew Woods.  The Mercury came to a stop and Woods was forced from the vehicle by Etheridge. As the Mercury departed the scene, it ran over Woods’ left foot.

Woods was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Etheridge was also transported by ambulance to an area hospital due to injuries suffered in the altercation with Woods.  This investigation is being led by the ISP, in conjunction with the Centralia Police Department. No further information will be disseminated at this time. 

CHARGES:               Etheridge was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Injury, Driving with an Expired Driver’s License, and Reckless Driving. Additional charges are pending investigation.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PA Man Injured In I-70 Crash

ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURIES

The Following Preliminary Information is being released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                      Single Vehicle Personal Injury Crash.

WHERE:                   Interstate 70 eastbound at Milepost 86, east of Altamont, Effingham County.

WHEN:                      Nov. 13, 2020 at 12:35 P.M.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1 – Black 2012 Dodge Caravan

DRIVER:                   Unit 1 – Sal J. Martin, a 35-year-old male from Belle Vernon, PA - Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 at Milepost 86. Unit 1 was attempting to pass another vehicle while driving on the left shoulder and in the median. After failing to pass, unit 1 attempted to re-enter the roadway. Unit 1 overcorrected and crossed both eastbound lanes. Unit 1 left the roadway to the right and overturned. The driver of unit 1 was completely ejected and then airlifted to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further information will be disseminated at this time.

CHARGES:               Martin was charged with Driving While License Suspended, Improper Lane Use, and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Salem Man Injured In Friday Evening Wreck

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police

District 12

WHAT:                      Two Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   US 51 at South Wabash Avenue, Marion County

WHEN:                      Nov. 13, 2020 at approximately 5:45 p.m.

VEHICLE:                Unit 1- 2016 White International Truck Tractor Semi Trailer Combination

                                    Unit 2- 2010 White Chrysler

DRIVER:                   Unit 1- Joshua McClellan, 47-year-old male of Rothbury, MI

                                    Unit 2- Tony Guard, 46-year-old male of Salem, IL (Transported to a local area hospital with injuries)                                                                                                                                                       

PRELIMINARY:      A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on South Wabash Avenue, attempting to merge onto US-51 northbound.  Unit 2 was traveling southbound on US-51 approaching the same intersection.  Unit 1 failed to yield to Unit 2. Unit 2 struck Unit 1 in the rear axle.  Both units stopped in the intersection of South Wabash Avenue and US-51.

CHARGES:               Unit 1 driver was issued a citation for Failure to Yield when Turning Left.               

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Driver Services Facilities To Close from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7,, Due to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services. In addition, White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June 1, 2021 extension also includes those who have February, March, April and May 2021 expiration dates. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit holders are excluded from this extension due to federal requirements. “After careful consideration, we have decided to close all Driver Services facilities until December 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic,” said White. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus. We have extended expiration dates to assist people during this difficult time. I am also encouraging customers to consider using online services which are available for many office transactions.” As White noted, many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, some of which include:

· Renewing a license plate sticker;

· Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers;

· Renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and older have free, non-expiring IDs);

· Obtaining a driver record abstract;

· Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; and · Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ilsos.gov. Those who are eligible for online driver’s license renewal will receive a letter from the Secretary of State’s office with a PIN necessary for online renewal. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expired between Feb. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, who qualify for online renewal should receive their PIN letter in December 2020 or January 2021. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expire after Feb. 1, 2021, will receive their PIN letter approximately 90 days before their expiration date.

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday November 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

· Call to Order

o Pledge of Allegiance

o Roll Call

· Approve Minutes

o Minutes of meeting held 11/02/2020

· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

· Reports and Communications

o Mayor Judge

o Commissioner Meeks

o Commissioner Ikemire

o Commissioner Dulgar

o Commissioner Madden

· Staff Reports

o Rudy Witsman Dave Easter Art Kimmel

o Kelli Storckman Ryan Turner

o Mike Gidcumb Francis Speth

· New Business

o Consent Agenda

o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

o Consideration of Consent Agenda

§ Widening 13th St. using MFT

§ Vacate alley adjacent to 219 Market St.

§ Approve agreement with Donohue to evaluate hydraulic bottleneck

§ Approve Stipulation Agreement with IEPA regarding NPDES violation

§ Accept 4-year Agreement with the Machinist

§ Pay all bills bearing proper signature

o Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

· Executive Session

· Motion to Adjourn

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE ILLINOIS ELKS CHILDREN’S CARE CORPORATION PHYSICAL OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MAJORS

Applications are now available for the 2021-2022 Physical or Occupational Therapy Majors and the Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarships. The application will become available only online, starting December 1, 2020, and will remain online until March 5, 2021. The students will have until March 12, 2021 to submit their scholarship applications to the Elks Lodge. The Lodge will have until March 19, 2021 to submit all applications to the Chatham Office.

This is a COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for students currently enrolled in/or planning on entering the Physical or Occupational Therapy fields. This is an open scholarship program, and no current or past affiliation with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is required.

After completion of the application, applicants must submit their scholarship applicant packet to the local Elks. After checking the packet to ensure that all required information is included, it will be submitted to the Children’s Care Corporation office in Chatham, IL for judging.

Questions about these scholarships may be addressed to: Louise Acree, Elks Scholarship Chairman, cell: 618-262-3991, home: 618-262-5069.