Cherry Street Bridge Project Delayed

Signage indicates work will start next week on the Cherry Street project next week in Mt. Carmel.

But, Illinois Department of Transportation Project Implementation Engineer Tim Hemmen, tells WSJD, “The contractor had planned to start work on the Bridge next week using flaggers, (not closing the roadway) due to weather conditions the start has been postponed. The contractor may come in to do some work in the near future but the bridge will be open using flaggers to guide traffic. Once we have a better idea as to when the contractor will need to close the roadway we will have the message boards up a week prior indicating the closure. We will also put out a press release the week prior to the closure discussing the detour.”

WSJD File Photo From March 2022

1 Year Old Killed In Wayne County Crash

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

WHAT:            Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash

                                                       

WHERE:                   Illinois Route 15 eastbound, just west of County Road 2450 East, Wayne County

 

WHEN:                      April 28, 2022 at approximately 1:35 p.m.

                                   

VEHICLES:              Unit 1 – 2008 Silver Dodge Charger

                                    Unit 2 - 2015 White Kenworth Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Combination

 

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1 – Porscha M. Schultz, 24-year-old female from Fairfield, IL – Flown to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.

                                    Unit 2 – Jordan M. Ambrous, 29-year-old male from Carmi, IL

 

PASSENGERS:         Unit 1 – Alissa J. Crum, 24-year-old female from Altamont, IL – Flown to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.

                                    Unit 1 – A 1-year-old male from Fairfield, IL – Deceased

 

PRELIMINARY:      Preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Units 1 and 2 were traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 15, just west of County Road 2450 East, Wayne County. Unit 1 had pulled over on the west bound shoulder at a mail box. Unit 1 then pulled back onto the roadway and was struck in the rear by Unit 2. The driver and front seat passenger of Unit 1 were flown to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The rear seat passenger of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Wayne County Coroner. The driver of Unit 2 reported no injuries. The driver of Unit 2 was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.  The roadway was closed during the crash investigation for approximately 6 hours and was opened at approximately 7:10 p.m. This is an on-going investigation and no further information is available at this time.

Move In Inches Closer For WGH Medical Office Building

The move into Wabash General Hospital’s new medical office building could begin as early as May 9th. At Monday night’s WGH Board of Directors meeting, President/CEO Karissa Turner said the first departments should begin moving soon…. 

Once the move-in begins, Turner said it will be slow, deliberate process… 

Turner said the renovated cafeteria has gotten approval from the state department of public health to open. She said the kitchen and cafeteria will begin to move in next week and then reopen initially to serve patients and staff before opening to the public.   

MCHS Summer School Information

MCHS SUMMER SCHOOL

Chris Taylor

APR 26, 2022

2022 MCHS Summer School Information

  • May 31st - June 30th (NO CLASS Monday, May 30th - MEMORIAL DAY)

  • Monday - Thursday

    • MCHS:  8:00 - 11:55

Technology

  • All instruction will be provided in person.  There will be no remote instruction.  Chromebooks will stay in classrooms and will NOT go home with students.

Breakfast & Lunch

  • Breakfast and lunch will NOT be provided

  • A take-home lunch (from the Lunch Wagon) will be optional for MCES students

Transportation - DUE FRIDAY, MAY 13TH

  • Wabash CUSD #348 Buses will run

    • Students who wish to ride the bus MUST notify their building principal by Friday, May 13th.

  • Bus pickup will begin at roughly 7:10 am

  • Bus dropoff will conclude at roughly 12:45

Scheduling & Courses

  • Students must schedule classes with MCHS/MCJHS Guidance Counselor, Mr. Taylor.  If you have any questions about what classes your student should take, please call the main office at 618-262-5104.

  • Students may take one of the following courses for a semester credit (these are classes a student has not yet attempted):

    • Government, Wood Workshop, Adobe Photoshop, Driver Education

 

  • Students may take up to three of the following courses as credit recovery (classes that have already been attempted and failed) :

    • Math, English, Science, American History

Daily Schedule

  • Mt. Carmel High School

    • Credit Recovery Classes (Classes previously attempted but failed) 

Algebra 1, Algebra 1A, Algebra 1B, Algebra 2, Algebra 2A, Informal Geometry, Geometry, English 1, English 2, English 3, Earth Science, Biology, and American History

  • 1st Period - 8:00-9:15

  • 2nd Period - 9:20-10:35

  • 3rd Period - 10:40-11:55

  • Regular Credit Courses (Classes not yet attempted) 

Government, Wood Workshop, Adobe Photoshop, Driver Education

  • 8:00 - 11:55

  • Driver Education

    • 10:00 - 11:55

Attendance 

  • Students may NOT have more than 2 unexcused absences.  Students who have more than 2 unexcused absences may be removed from summer school and forfeit any credits.

  • Excused absences must be cleared by the building principal in advance of the absence.

  • All instruction will be provided in person.  There will be no remote instruction.  Chromebooks will stay in classrooms and will NOT go home with students.

Transportation - DUE FRIDAY, MAY 13TH

If you will need transportation, you must sign up for the bus in the guidance office with Mr. Taylor by Friday, May 13th.  Questions - Please call 618-262-5104

Olney Man Dead In Clay County Crash

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  

 

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by

Illinois State Police District 12 

  WHAT:                      Fatal Traffic Crash     

  WHERE:                   Ingraham Lane east of Sylvite Drive, Clay County

 WHEN:                      April 27, 2022 at approximately 1:01 p.m.

  VEHICLES:              Unit 1- 2005 White Chevrolet Silverado

 Unit 2- 2020 White Ford Cargo Van 

 DRIVERS:                 Unit 1- 36-year-old male from Olney, IL – Deceased                                           

                                    Unit 2- Gregory S. Stewart, 34-yaer-old male from Benton, IL – Transported via Air Evac to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 PRELIMINARY:      A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Ingraham Lane just east of Sylvite Drive in Clay County. Unit 2 was traveling westbound at the same location. For unknown reasons, Unit 1 crossed the center line and struck Unit 2 head on. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene by the Clay County Coroner.

 

Illinois 1 in Mount Carmel to close on May 2 for railroad crossing improvements

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 1 (West Third Street) in Mount Carmel will be closed to allow Norfolk Southern to rebuild the railroad crossing beginning Monday, May 2.

A detour directing traffic onto Oak Street and Illinois 15 (Ninth Street and Walnut Street) will be posted. Work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, May 4.

No traffic will be permitted on Illinois 1 between Copp Avenue and Poplar Street, and motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour and should allow for extra travel time. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

Indianapolis Man Arrested for Transporting his Five-Year-Old Daughter while Impaired

Gibson County – Wednesday evening, April 27, at approximately 6:46 p.m., Trooper Angermeier was patrolling I-69 near the 36 mile-marker when he stopped the driver of a 2022 Nissan Altima for driving 90 mph in the posted 70 mph zone. The driver was identified as Tony Floyd, 36, of Indianapolis.  Floyd’s five-year-old daughter was unrestrained in the rear seat. While talking to Floyd, Trooper Angermeier detected an odor of burnt marijuana and a strong odor of alcohol. Floyd displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Floyd was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Floyd was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. The child was released to her mother.

Tony Floyd, 36, Indianapolis

  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Passenger less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony

Arresting Officer: Trooper Brayden Angermeier, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Dustin Stein, Indiana State Police

WGH Board Approves Contract With Grant Writing Firm

One part of Wabash General Hospital’s strategic plan is to hire a grant writer to help secure additional sources of revenue for the hospital. But, Wabash General Hospital President/CEO Karissa Turner told the hospital board this week that hiring a grant writer poses several hurdles including finding a qualified candidate, paying that person’s wages and benefits, and making sure grant sources continue providing opportunities. Instead of hiring a grant writer, the hospital board accepted Turner’s recommendation of partnering with Innovative Funding Partners which will write grant applications on behalf of Wabash General. Turner said the time is right to enter into this type of agreement…. 

The board entered into an initial 6 month agreement with Innovative Funding Partners to get a feel if they’re a good for the hospital.