State Sen. Darren Bailey could announce tonight whether he intends to run for Illinois governor. His political operation said tonight’s event in Effingham will be an “important announcement about the future of Illinois.” If he announces a bid for governor, he’d be the second Republican to officially toss his hat into the ring. Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf announced last week.
Fort Branch man arrested on DUI charge
On February 21, 2021, at 1:02 a.m. Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck conducted a traffic stop on a Red Toyota Tacoma after observing it facing Northbound in the Southbound lane of US 41 at State Road 168. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Loren Barchett detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver 45-year-old Jason Bolton of Fort Branch. At that point Deputy Barchett began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Barchett placed Mr. Bolton into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Bolton was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $750 bond.
Assisting Deputy Barchett in his investigation was Deputy U.B. Smith, Deputy Quentin Might, and Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Owensville man arrested for leaving scene of property damage accident and DUI
On February 21, 2021, at 5:49 a.m. Gibson County Deputy U.B. Smith was dispatched to the 600 block of East Tretter Park Drive in Fort Branch to investigate a traffic accident. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Smith observed a Black 2014 Chrysler 200 had struck a small White trailer that was parked along the roadway. Further Deputy Smith was advised that the driver of the Black Chrysler 200 had left the scene after the accident. While Deputy Smith was investigating the accident 21-year-old Ryan Flanagan of Owensville returned to the scene. At that point upon speaking with Mr. Flanagan Deputy Smith believed the driver to be intoxicated and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Smith transported Mr. Flanagan to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, and Criminal Mischief. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Wabash District #348 School Board Agenda
Wabash District #348 School Board Agenda
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 2/8/2021
· 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 Brady Waldrop Ryan Turner
o Mike Gidcumb Francis Speth
· New Business
o Consideration of the recommendation from the Zoning Board for approval of a variance to allow for the construction of a parking lot for a physician’s office
o Consent Agenda
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Consideration of Consent Agenda
§ Ordinance 2047 Approving a variance in an R-6 residential district
§ Pay all bills bearing proper signature
o Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda
· Executive Session
· Motion to Adjourn
Flora Woman Flown To Hospital Following Wayne County Crash
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
WHAT: Personal Injury Traffic Crash
WHERE: US 45 at Interstate 64 Eastbound entrance ramp, Wayne County
WHEN: Feb. 19, 2021 at approximately 4:45 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2012 White Ford Edge
Unit 2- 2009 Gray Buick Lucerne
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Tracy Williams, 52-year-old female from Flora, IL – Flown to a regional hospital for treatment of injuries.
Unit 2- James Newman, 87-year-old male from Enfield, IL - Uninjured
PASSENGERS: Unit 1- 8-year-old male from Flora, IL - Uninjured
Unit 1- 11-year-old female from Flora, IL - Uninjured
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling south on US 45, attempting to turn left onto the Interstate 64 eastbound ramp in Wayne County. Unit 2 was traveling north at the same location. The driver of Unit 1 failed to yield right of way and turned in front of Unit 2, striking Unit 2 head on. The driver of Unit 1 was flown to a regional hospital for treatment of injuries. The driver of Unit 2 was uninjured. The juvenile passengers of Unit 1 were uninjured.
CHARGES: Unit 1 Driver was cited for failure to yield right of way while turning left.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
More Than 2,000 Vaccines Administered In Wabash County
Over 2,000 COVID vaccines have been administered so far by the Wabash County Health Department. In a written report submitted to the county board yesterday, health department administrator Judy Wissel said vaccine clinics will continue until all of the phases are covered.
Currently, those in Phase 1B can receive the vaccine. That includes first responders, corrections officers/inmates, ag workers and farmers, postal workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, education workers, snow plow operators for units of government, and those working in shelters/adult day care.
Starting on the 25th, Wissel said the group will be expanded to include anyone 18 to 64 with a pre-existing health condition such as diabetes, cancer, COPD, hypertension, obesity, pregnancy, and other. You can call the health department for an appointment if you fall in any of those groups.
Another good note, Wissel said confirmed COVID cases are down in Wabash County, but the local positivity rate is at 9.4%.
Treasurer's Office Mails Delinquent Tax Notices
The Wabash County treasurer’s office yesterday mailed 700 certified delinquent tax notices. The 700 notices cost the county almost $7 each to mail and amount to $542,000 in tax monies still due. Treasurer Beverly McBride reported at yesterday’s county board meeting that $10,598,000 in property taxes has been collected so far which amounts to 95% that was levied. To keep your name out of the newspaper, taxes have to be paid by February 26th and McBride said the tax sale is set for March 19th. Also yesterday, McBride said her office issued the second distribution to local taxing bodies of just over $1.6 million.
Warmer Temps Could Cause Big Issues For County Roads
Temperatures tomorrow are expected to crack the freezing mark for the first time in two weeks. And while we’ll be enjoying the warmer temperatures that are expected to hit 50 next week, there will be some negative ramifications of melting over a foot of snow. Mike Wilson is a road district commissioner and he says roads out in the county will be in peril….
Wilson said now’s not the time for a leisurely country drive…
If we crack freezing tomorrow, the 10 day forecast has highs of at least 38 starting Sunday.
Attempted theft of a package results in arrest of Decker woman
On February 19, 2021, at 1:04 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of an individual attempting to take a package from a residence in the 1300 block of East 150 South. The reporting party was able to give central dispatch an accurate description of the suspects as well as a description of a Red Chevy Truck that picked them up as they attempted to flee the area. Deputy Jennifer Robb and Indiana State Trooper Jordan Lee arrived in the area before being given the description of the pickup but were able to notify other officers the direction that it was traveling. Sergeant Bruce Vanoven stopped a Red 2011 Chevy Silverado on Main Street across the street from the jail and upon approaching the vehicle a female later identified as 21-year-old Rosalea Landazuri stated that she had in fact touched the package. Deputy Jennifer Robb investigated the incident speaking to the victim who provided photos of the suspect as well as the vehicle they were picked up in. After collecting statements from the driver of the vehicle and the other female at the scene Deputy Robb placed Ms. Landazuri into custody. Ms. Landazuri was transported to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Theft and False Informing/Hindering Law Enforcement. She remains in custody on a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Robb in her investigation were officers with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, and Princeton Police Department.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
