At their monthly meeting tonight, the Wabash District #348 school board approved a “return to school plan” for the 2021-2022 school year. The approval came after a public hearing at which Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer explained what the new school year will look like…
MCGS 2ND SEMESTER ACADEMIC HONORS
MCGS 2ND SEMESTER ACADEMIC HONORS
Not Looking Good For May Opening Of City Pool
A lack of lifeguards isn’t the only obstacle facing the Mt. Carmel City Pool as preparations continue for the 2021 swim season. On Friday’s monthly “Ask the Mayor” segment, Joe Judge said some unexpected issues have been found this Spring as crews ready for the 1937-era facility to open….
Judge said crews have been busy patching the bad areas of concrete after which they will paint and hopefully begin to fill the pool late this week. He said it’s doubtful the pool will be ready in time for the traditional Memorial Day holiday weekend opening.
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4 Injured In I-57 Crash
ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Single Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injuries
WHERE: Interstate 57 southbound at mile post 131, near Farina, IL, Marion County.
WHEN: May 15, 2021 at 7:28 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1 – 2017 Black Chevrolet Equinox
DRIVER: Unit 1 – Lakeisha S. Whitaker, a 40-year-old female from Maywood, IL –Transported via ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
PASSENGERS: Unit 1 – 14-year-old female juvenile, 8-year-old female juvenile, and 3-months-old female juvenile, all from Maywood, IL –Transported via ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling southbound on Interstate 57 at mile post 131 near Farina, in Marion County. Unit 1 swerved to avoid a large piece of tire debris in the roadway. Unit 1 struck the left ditch and came to rest in the center median. The driver of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile passengers of Unit 1 were transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
Washington man arrested for trespassing
On May 16, 2021, at 3:11 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received several calls from businesses and citizens around the State Road 57 and State Road 64 intersection of a man who was acting erratic. Deputy U.B. Smith had identified the male earlier in the day as 43-year-old Marty Fowler of Washington, Indiana and upon the requests of representatives from the Dollar General Store, Pro Rehab, and Denny’s Mr. Fowler was warned if he returned he would be arrested for trespassing. When officers arrived in the area they found Mr. Fowler at Pro Rehab, but he refused to leave. At that point Mr. Fowler was placed into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Fowler was charged with Criminal Trespass and Resisting Law Enforcement. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Smith in his investigation was Deputy Bryce Jutzi, Oakland City Police Chief Tim Gaines, and Indiana Conservation Officer Ryan McIntyre.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Equality Woman Seriously Injured In Route 1 Crash
ISP INVESTIGATES TRAFFIC CRASH WITH INJURY
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19
WHAT: Two Unit Crash with Injury
WHERE: Illinois Route 1 at Peabody Road, Bowlesville Township, Gallatin County.
WHEN: May 16, 2021 at 4:59 p.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1 – Grey 2016 Toyota Camry
Unit 2 – Red 2003 Ford Pickup Truck
DRIVER: Unit 1 – Jessica D. Jones, a 50-year-old female from Equality, IL – Airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries.
Unit 2 – Kenneth M. Walters, a 66-year-old male from Elizabethtown IL – Uninjured.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 1, approaching the intersection with Peabody Road, in Gallatin County. Unit 2 was traveling eastbound on Peabody Road. As Unit 2 was crossing IL-1 at the intersection, Unit 1 failed to reduce its speed and struck Unit 2. The Unit 1 driver was airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries. The Unit 2 driver was uninjured.
CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was issued a citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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May 2021 Ask The Mayor
Click the link to listen to this month’s “Ask The Mayor” with Joe Judge.
Kentucky man arrested on DUI charge
On May 13th, 2021 at approximately 3:18 a.m. the Gibson County Sheriff`s Office received a 911 call stating there was a White Chevy Pickup with a partial plate of 513 traveling North on US 41 all over the road and at times traveling North in the Southbound lanes. The caller stated the vehicle was still Northbound from the area of the truck stops. Sgt. John Fischer was in the area and started South on US 41 and located the vehicle near Tri-State Speedway. Sgt. Fischer got behind the vehicle and observed it could not maintain it`s lane. Sgt. Fischer initiated his emergency lights, but the vehicle continued North at speeds of 30 to 45 mph refusing to pull over. The vehicle finally went to go Southbound at County Road 925 S and then did a partial U-turn, before stopping sideways in the roadway. The driver finally stopped and was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement and Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated (Refusal). The driver was identified as William S. Booker, age 42 of Owensboro Kentucky. Mr. Booker was booked into the Gibson County Sheriff`s Office without incident. Assisting Sgt. Fischer was Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister and Deputy Bryce Jutzi with the Gibson County Sheriff`s Office.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday May 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 5/3/2021
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meeks Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens
o Commissioner Dulgar Water and Sewer
o Commissioner Madden Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage
· Staff Reports
o Rudy Witsman Dave Easter
o Brady Waldrop 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
§ Pay all bills bearing proper signature
o Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda
· Executive Session
· Motion to Adjourn
· Liquor Control
o Eagles – Special Event License for Roots and Que
Wabash County Board Of Commissioners Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 17, 2021 – 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.
b. Establish a contingency plan for the future of the Wabash County Animal Shelter.
6) New Business:
a. Replace John Hughes on the Allendale Cemetery Board. Dale Hughes has asked to be appointed. The term ends May 6, 2024.
7) Executive Session:
8) Correspondence:
9) Approval for payment of claims presented:
10) Adjournment