ISP Releases Names In Richland County Double Fatality Crash

*UPDATED* ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:

Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:

US Route 50 at 1900E, Richland County

WHEN:

Sept. 18, 2021, at approximately 8:22 p.m.

VEHICLES:

Unit 1 – 1996 Green GMC Sierra

Unit 2 – 1997 Red Dodge Ram

DRIVERS:

Unit 1 – Julie Mines, 60-year-old female of Lawrenceville, IL (Deceased)

Unit 2 – Edward Worrell, 32-year-old male of Noble, IL (Deceased)

PRELIMINARY:

A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on US Route 50 at 1900E. Unit 2 was traveling westbound at the same location. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 crossed over the center line and struck Unit 2 head-on. Both drivers were pronounced deceased on scene. No further information is available at this time.

WCHD Issues Public Notice To Homecoming Attendees

WCHD Issues Public Notice To Homecoming Attendees

Illinois Departments of Agriculture and Labor Highlight National Farm Safety and Health Week

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As another harvest season begins, the Illinois Departments of Agriculture (IDOA) and Labor (IDOL) remind all farm workers to stay safe, especially during the upcoming and busy harvest season.

Each year since 1944, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Governor Pritzker proclaimed the week of September 19-25, 2021, National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme “Farm Safety Yields Real Results.”

The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the agriculture sector is still the most dangerous in America. Each year the farming profession sees 573 fatalities, which equals 23 deaths per 100,000 workers.

“It is important to bring awareness not only to the physical dangers of farming, but the emotional toll it takes as well,” said Jerry Costello II, Director, IDOA. “While we will highlight roadway safety, chemical safety and other traditional farming hazards, it is also important to encourage famers to take care of their own health.”

Most farmworker injuries and death are caused by tractor overturns, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These incidents result in about 130 deaths each year nationwide.

“Harvest season is a reminder of the importance of farmers to Illinois’ economy and our way of life. This hectic time also brings additional risks to agriculture workers. We want farmers to return home to their families at the end of each day,” said the Director of the Illinois Department of Labor Michael Kleinik.

Visibility is a key to safety on the roads. All agricultural vehicles using the public roads must display the fluorescent orange Slow Moving Vehicle triangle. Additionally, tractors and other self-powered farm vehicles must have proper lighting. Drivers should remember farm vehicle operators have limited visibility to the rear. Anyone passing such a vehicle should use extreme caution.

Each day during National Farm Safety and Health Week, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will highlight emerging issues and important topics on Facebook and Twitter.

Monday, Sept. 20: Tractor Safety & Rural Roadway Safety

Tuesday, Sept. 21: Overall Farmer Health

Wednesday, Sept. 22: Safety & Health for Youth in Agriculture

Thursday, Sept. 23: Agriculture Fertilizer and Chemical Safety

Friday, Sept. 24: Safety & Health for Women in Agriculture

National Farm Safety and Health week is also a good time to remind growers and grower farm operators who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia of the April 1, 2022 deadline to be certified to work with anhydrous ammonia. The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with the Illinois Farm Bureau and IFCA are offering free training online and in-person.

Two Dead In Richland County Crash

ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                         Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   US Route 50 at 1900E, Richland County

WHEN:                      Sept. 18, 2021, at approximately 8:22 p.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1 – 1996 Green GMC Sierra

                                    Unit 2 – 1997 Red Dodge Ram

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1 – 60-year-old female of Lawrenceville, IL (Deceased)

                                    Unit 2 – 32-year-old male of Noble, IL (Deceased)

PRELIMINARY:      A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on US Route 50 at 1900E. Unit 2 was traveling westbound at the same location. For unknown reasons Unit 1 crossed over the center line and struck Unit 2 head-on. Both drivers were pronounced deceased on scene.  No further information is available at this time.

Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Shot during Incident in New Harmony

Posey County – The Indiana State Police is currently investigating the shooting of a Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy in New Harmony. The incident occurred Saturday evening, September 18, at approximately 6:46 p.m. when Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call reference to a welfare check at 612 Short Street in New Harmony. Officers arrived at the Short Street residence within 10 minutes. While deputies and the New Harmony Town Marshal were still outside the residence, the male homeowner started firing a weapon toward the officers. The officers returned gunfire. During the exchange of gunfire, a Posey County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and critically injured. The male inside the residence was also struck. The deputy was taken to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated. The male suspect is also being treated at Deaconess Midtown. His condition is currently unknown.

This is an on-going investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police

2021 MCHS Homecoming Information

Friday, September 17th:

*Alumni Uptown – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Gathering at Merchants Park

(Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase)

*MCHS Homecoming Parade - 3:30 P.M. Starts at the Mt. Carmel High School

*MCHS Football Game- Golden Aces vs. Casey-Westfield – 7:00 p.m. at the Snake Pit

Saturday, September 18th:

*MCHS Alumni Golf Tournament - Shotgun Start at 8:00

(Tournament is open to all MCHS Alumni and Public)

Registration from 7:00 – 8:00 A.M. ($40 Per Player)

*Immediately following end of Tournament Play, food and refreshments will be served and the Awards Presentation will be held at Stymie’s in the West Berwick Clubhouse

*Tour of Mt. Carmel High School – 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. (Begins in Main Lobby)

*2020 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – 2:30 – 4:00 P.M. MCHS Auditorium

*MCHS All School Alumni Social Hour and Dance – 6:30 – 11:30 P.M.

The Eagles Club – 724 Poplar Street - $10 Per Person

Social Hour – 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

MCHS Student Information:

Pep Session is on the Stadium Friday around 2:30 till 3:03

Line up Parade.
Parade steps off from High School Friday at 3:30

Queen Coronation at Half of the Game. Football Game starts at 7:00

Homecoming Court

Freshman: Kelsey Miller
Sophomore: Lilly Keepes
Junior: Ally Bobbitt

Queen Candidates
Elizabeth Kasinger
Lora Judge
Kinze Cusick
Maleah Armstrong

Dance is at City Hall Shelter House on Saturday from 7:30 to 10:00. $5 admission

IECC Board Of Trustees Meeting Agenda

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Board Agenda

https://zoom.us/j/99841560449

September 21, 2021

7:00 p.m.

Frontier Community College

Bob Boyles Hall

1.      Call to Order & Roll Call............................................................................... Chairman Carter

2.      Disposition of Minutes................................................................................ Chancellor Gower

3.      Recognition of Visitors and Guests............................................................... President Edgren

         A.  Visitors and Guests

         B.  IECEA Representative

4.      Public Comment

5.      Reports

         A.  Trustees

         B.  Chancellor

         C.  Presidents

         D.  Cabinet

6.      Policy First Reading (and Possible Approval)............................................................... Gower

         A.  None

7.      Policy Second Reading.................................................................................................. Gower

         A.  None

8.      Staff Recommendations for Approval

         A.  Health & Dental Insurance................................................................................... Hawkins

         B.  Health Savings Accounts, Calendar Year 2021.................................................... Hawkins

         C.  2021 Annual Security Report................................................................................... Gower

         D.  Revised Board Meeting Schedule............................................................................ Gower

         E.   Affiliation Agreements............................................................................................ Gower

                Deaconess Gibson Hospital/Edwards County Ambulance/Oakview Nursing and Rehab/

                RWR Medical Arts/Wayne County Ambulance

9.      Bid Committee Report................................................................................................... Gower

         A.  OCC Design & Construction of New Exterior Electronic Sign............................... Gower

10.    District Finance

         A.  Financial Report.................................................................................................... Hawkins

         B.  Approval of Financial Obligations........................................................................ Hawkins

11.    Executive Session.......................................................................................................... Gower

12.    Approval of Executive Session Minutes

         A.  Written Executive Session Minutes......................................................................... Gower

         B.  Audio Executive Session Minutes............................................................................ Gower

13.    Approval of Personnel Report....................................................................................... Gower

14.    Collective Bargaining.................................................................................................... Gower

15.    Litigation........................................................................................................................ Gower

16.    Other Items

Wabash District #348 School Board Meeting Agenda

WABASH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MT. CARMEL GRADE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM

Monday, September 20, 2021

Special Meeting Budget Hearing – 6:45 PM.

Regular Board Meeting- 7:00 P.M.

Budget Hearing Agenda

1. Call to order / Roll call

2. Budget Presentation

3. Adjournment

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

1. Call to order / Roll call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consent Agenda

a. Board Minutes i. August 16, 2021 Regular Meeting

b. Monthly Bills

c. Financial Reports

d. Correspondence

e. Administrative Reports

4. Reports

a. Andrew Shelby - ZAP Program

5. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees”.

6. New Business

a. 2021-2022 Proposed Budget

b. Renovation of Riverview Stadium Seating Complex

b. Surplus Bus Bids

c. Sub Pay

d. Employment of Personnel

7. Adjournment

Wabash County Commissioners Meeting Agenda

September 20, 2021 at 4:30pm

Wabash County Courthouse

          Agenda

  1)  Call to order:

  2)  Approve minutes of previous meeting:

  3)  Commissioner’s reports:

  4)  Officer’s reports:

  5)  Old Business:

        a. Probation Office relocation.

        b. New aerial flight for GIS.

        6)  New Business:

              a. Intergovernmental Agreement regarding the phone system in the county,

                  city and 911 building,

              b Shelter Buddies to discuss the plan for the future of the Wabash County

                 Animal Shelter.

              c. Resolution No. 2021-09, a resolution authorizing the cancellation of the

                 Certificate of Purchase of the taxes on a mobile home.

  7)  Executive Session:

        8)  Correspondence:

  9)  Approval for payment of claims presented:

10)  Adjournment:

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday September 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm

·         Call to Order

o   Pledge of Allegiance

o   Roll Call

·         Approve Minutes

o   Minutes of meeting held 9/07/2021

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

·         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 Zimmerman    Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage

·         Staff Reports

o   Ryan Turner 

o   Brady Waldrop

o   Michael McWilliams

o   Francis Speth  

o   Mike Gidcumb

§  Ordinance 2055-variance set back requirements

§  Ordinance 2056-vaiance set back requirements/subdivide parcel             

·         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