Despite much consternation over whether or not masks would be required when students returned to school last week, Wabash District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer said the start of the new year has gone well…
Bleyer’s comments came at last night’s school board meeting.
Sullivan County - August 16, 2021, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom located a vehicle at County Road 300 North and County Road 225 East, occupied by a deceased male.
Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom and Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler requested that the Putnamville State Police Post instigate a death investigation.
The Vigo County Coroner’s Office was contacted and requested for assistance. The identity of the individual cannot be released at this time, pending positive identification. An autopsy has been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on August 17, 2021, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
Investigating Officers: Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn and CSI Sergeant Brandon Mullen.
Assisting Agencies: Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Vigo County Coroner's Office and Signal 40 Wrecker Service.
No further information will be released at this time.
The District #348 school board approved these personnel matters at their monthly tonight…
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Saline Counties during September. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to buckle up! Safety belts are still one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles, estimated to save nearly 14,000 lives each year. Half of vehicle occupants killed in a traffic crash were not properly buckled up. The objective of this program is to increase occupant restraint compliance through education, child seat inspections, and enforcement.
On August 13, 2021, at 1:35 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Garrett Tuley conducted a traffic stop on a Black Ford passenger car for traveling in excess of 100 mph on US 41 near County Road 400 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Tuley identified the driver as 23-year-old Cole Inboden of Robinson, Illinois. After a brief investigation Mr. Inboden was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Reckless Driving. He has since posted a $900 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On August 13, 2021, at 3:18 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Loren Barchett conducted a traffic stop on a Red 2015 Chevy passenger car for traveling in excess of 100 mph on US 41 near County Road 400 South. Upon approaching the vehicle, he identified the driver as 23-year-old Darian Rollins of Terre Haute. After a brief roadside investigation Ms. Rollins was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. She has since posted a $900 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On August 14, 2021, at 10:38 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Brian Naas conducted a traffic stop on a White 1996 Dodge Pickup after observing the vehicle make an unsafe lane movement on US 41 near County Road 350 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Naas detected the strong smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver 56-year-old Thomas Hess of Vincennes. A that point Deputy Naas began a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in Mr. Hess being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Hess was booked in for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $450 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On August 15, 2021, at 2:32 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Loren Barchett conducted a traffic stop on a Gold 2013 GMC Sierra after observing the vehicle fail to maintain its lane of travel on US 41 near County Road 400 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Barchett identified the driver as 29-year-old Jose Ramirez of Pearland, Texas. During the roadside investigation Mr. Ramirez admitted to consuming alcohol prior to operating his motor vehicle. At that point Deputy Barchett began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Barchett placed Mr. Ramirez into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $1300 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Wabash County was well represented in the swine portion of the Illinois State Fair this past week in Springfield.
Harper Warnken First place in class 3 Chester gilt Third place in class 7 Spotted Poland gilt.
Zander Warnken Second place in class 4 Hereford gilt Fourth place in class 3 Berkshire gilt.
Gage Kennard Champion Poland gilt First place in class 1 Yorkshire barrow.
Efforts to enhance Mt. Carmel’s riverfront are continuing as Mayor Joe Judge has announced that picnic tables are being placed near the 5th Street boat ramp.
The idea of the picnic tables on the riverfront originated with the ACME committee.
As traffic and visitors increase on the riverfront so does the trash left behind. Something that commissioner Tom Meeks addressed at this week’s City Council meeting…