At their meeting next month, the Wabash District #348 school board is scheduled to adopt the budget for the new fiscal year. The proposed budget is currently on display in the district office as required by law. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer said the proposed budget is a guestimate at this time as figures change throughout the school year. But all in all, Bleyer says the district’s on solid footing….
The next school board meeting is set for Monday, September 19th.
From Mayor Joe Judge:
Cherry Street Project Update 8/30/22.
As talked about earlier in this project that everyday of rain equals out to being 2 days of delays!!! So with that in mind the project is looking like around September 16th-23rd when the road will be back open. Kieffer Bros. Construction is moving some water and sewer lines this week and then Sierra Bravo will be back later this week to start on the road. If anything changes we will update you.
Photos Courtesy of Joe Judge
The second victim in this month’s house explosion northwest of Allendale has passed away. Sue Murphy passed away this afternoon at a Louisville hospital where she was flown following the August 19th explosion at her and her husband Kevin’s house on N 2360 Boulevard. Both of the Murphy’s were flown to Louisville for treatment as Kevin passed away later that night at University of Louisville Hospital. Sue had been reported in stable condition in ICU but succumbed to her injuries this afternoon. The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office has been investigating the explosion and has not released a cause, if one has been determined.
Posey County – Indiana State Police detectives have arrested Melissa Wade, 48, of Mt. Vernon, for allegedly shooting her husband during an argument that occurred inside their residence on August 26. Wade has been released from Deaconess Midtown Hospital and is currently being held without bond in the Posey County Jail.
Herbert Wade is still being treated for his injuries.
Arrested and Charges:
Melissa Wade, 48, of Mt. Vernon, IN
Attempted Murder, Level 1 Felony
Aggravated Battery, Level 3 Felony
Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony
The original release that was issued following the shooting is below:
Indiana State Police Detectives Investigate Overnight Shooting in Mt. Vernon
Posey County – Friday night, August 26, at approximately 8:42, Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call from a residence located at 160 SR 62 West in Mt. Vernon reference to a man and a woman who had been shot. Moments later, Mt. Vernon Police arrived and located Herbert Wade, 58, on the living room floor with a gunshot wound. Melissa Wade, 48, was in a rear bedroom with a gunshot wound. A male juvenile relative was also inside the residence during the shooting, but he was not injured.
Indiana State Police detectives are currently investigating the shooting. According to detectives, Herbert and Melissa Wade are married and were involved in an argument when Melissa Wade allegedly shot Herbert Wade in the chest with a handgun. Detectives believe Melissa accidently shot herself in the leg. They were both transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Herbert Wade is currently being treated for life threatening injuries. Melissa Wade is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Investigating Officers: Sergeant/Detective Chandler, Detective Wilson, Sergeant Clamme, Sergeant Staggs, Trooper Roberts, and Trooper Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Mt. Vernon Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Office
The Indiana State Police is currently assisting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the investigation of an airplane crash. The crash took place at the French Lick Airport.
At approximately 9:09 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, Orange County Dispatch received 911 calls reporting that a small plane had crashed at the French Lick airport. When officers and first responders arrived at the scene, they located a single-engine fixed wing plane on fire.
The preliminary investigation revealed that there was one occupant in the plane who was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Orange County Coroner. The victim's name is being withheld until proper identification and notification has been made to their next of kin.
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been contacted and the crash scene will be turned over to them upon their arrival. The Indiana State Police will continue to assist the FAA, however, any determinations made relating to the cause of the crash will be released by their agency concluding a thorough investigation.
The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Orange County Sheriff Department, French Lick and West Baden Police Departments, French Lick and West Baden Fire Departments, Orange County Rural District #1 Fire Department, and the Orange County Coroner.
Mt. Carmel High is announcing plans for Homecoming, September 16, 2022.
There will be a parade at 3:30 p.m. which will go uptown from the High School and will include the Fall Sports and Cheerleaders and also include the Homecoming court. If any one wants to be in the parade wish to participate please contact Mike Mandrell immediately at mmandrell@wabash348.com
The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Homecoming Football game against Lawrenceville at 7:00.
A Homecoming Dance will be held at the Anderson Building on Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00. It is open to current MCHS students. Admission is $5 If a current student wants to take a guest, pick a form in the High School Office and return by Friday, September 9, 2022.
ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: US Route 40 westbound at Baystown Road, Clark County
WHEN: August 26, 2022 at approximately 5:05 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2009 Red Chevrolet Impala
Unit 2- 2001 Red/Orange Yamaha XVS Motorcycle
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Austin S. Lowry, 25-year-old male from Martinsville, IL – Refused medical treatment.
Unit 2- Joseph B. Roseberry, 55-year-old male from Terre Haute, IN – Transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
PASSENGER: Unit 2- Tosha Y. Davis, 44-year-old female from Marshall, IL - Deceased
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 2 was traveling westbound on US Route 40, just east of Baystown Road. Unit 1 was traveling westbound on US Route 40, behind Unit 2. Unit 2 was slowed in traffic, attempting a right turn, northbound, onto Baystown Road. Unit 1 struck the rear end of Unit 2. The passenger of Unit 2 was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene.
CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ISP FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: US Route 40 at Spring Street, Fayette County
WHEN: August 26, 2022 at approximately 2:03 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Unit 2- 2005 Peterbilt Truck Tractor
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Beverly A. Crawford, 66-year-old female from Saint Elmo, IL – Deceased
Unit 2- Douglas W. Tuttle, 59-year-old male from West Union, IL – Uninjured
PASSENGER: Unit 1- Rodney E. Crawford, 67-year-old male from Saint Elmo, IL – Air lifted to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling US Route 40 westbound just east of Spring Street. Unit 2 was traveling US Route 40 eastbound in the same location. For an unknown reason, Unit 1 swerved left and crossed over the center dotted line into the eastbound lane of traffic. The front of Unit 1 struck the front of Unit 2. The driver of Unit 1 driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
Knox County – Sunday morning, August 28, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Indiana State Police and Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle ATV crash on Albrecht Road near Oaktown Road. Preliminary investigation revealed Charles Hunt, 64, of Edwardsport, was operating his ATV on Albrecht Road when he abruptly went off the roadway and into a ditch ejecting him from the ATV. Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene by the Knox County Coroner’s Office.
Investigating Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Natural Resources, and Knox County Coroner’s Office
Posey County – Friday night, August 26, at approximately 8:42, Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call from a residence located at 160 SR 62 West in Mt. Vernon reference to a man and a woman who had been shot. Moments later, Mt. Vernon Police arrived and located Herbert Wade, 58, on the living room floor with a gunshot wound. Melissa Wade, 48, was in a rear bedroom with a gunshot wound. A male juvenile relative was also inside the residence during the shooting, but he was not injured.
Indiana State Police detectives are currently investigating the shooting. According to detectives, Herbert and Melissa Wade are married and were involved in an argument when Melissa Wade allegedly shot Herbert Wade in the chest with a handgun. Detectives believe Melissa accidently shot herself in the leg. They were both transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Herbert Wade is currently being treated for life threatening injuries. Melissa Wade is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Investigating Officers: Sergeant/Detective Chandler, Detective Wilson, Sergeant Clamme, Sergeant Staggs, Trooper Roberts, and Trooper Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Mt. Vernon Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Office