ILMEA 2022 JUNIOR HIGH
Dr. Lawrence Speir Set To Join WGH
October 18, 2022 (Mt. Carmel, Illinois) –Wabash General Hospital (WGH) is honored to announce Dr. Lawrence Speir will be joining WGH on January 30, 2023. Dr. Speir will temporarily work at WGH Orthopaedic Department in Mount Carmel on Mondays, Thursdays, and every other Fridays. He will work out of the WGH Albion Medical Clinic in Albion on Wednesdays and every other Friday. To schedule an appointment at either location, please call (618)445-8170. We are working towards providing Dr. Speir’s services on a full time basis at the Albion Medical Clinic in the future.
“I am excited to join WGH and continue providing chiropractic care to our community,” stated Dr. Speir. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Logan University prior to completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Logan University. Dr. Speir has been a chiropractic physician in Albion for 18 years. He was raised in Edwards County where he currently resides with his wife, Holly, and son, Sam.
Wabash General Hospital is delighted to expand services its services in Edwards County. The WGH Albion Medical Clinic opened in 2018 and continues to provide primary care services, orthopaedic, sports medicine, laboratories, and x-ray services. Be on the lookout for more information on this clinic soon!
Princeton Man Gets 30 Years On Wabash Co. Sexual Assault Charge
Kelli Storckman, Wabash County State’s Attorney, reports that Ethan S. Rumble, a 22-year old Princeton, Indiana man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge William C. Hudson in Wabash County Circuit Court. State’s Attorney Storckman advises that the Defendant was charged June 22, 2022 with Criminal Sexual Assault Class X Felony. On October 17, 2022, Mr. Rumble was sentenced to 30 years in the Department of Corrections, to be followed by 3 years to Life of mandatory supervised release (parole).
FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENSE: Between November 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022, in Wabash County, Illinois, the Defendant, ETHAN S. RUMBLE, committed the offense of CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT, in that said Defendant, committed an act of sexual penetration with Jane Doe (d.o.b. XX/XX/2008), and knew that Jane Doe (d.o.b. XX/XX/2008) was unable to understand the nature of the act or was unable to give knowing consent, in that said Defendant placed his penis in the vagina of Jane Doe (d.o.b. XX/XX/2008); and, Defendant had previously been convicted of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor in Gibson County, Indiana 26C01-1911-F5-001168, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/11-1.20(a)(2). A CLASS X FELONY
Temporary lane closures planned for State Road 62
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary road closures on State Road 62 in Posey County.
Beginning on or around Monday, October 24, contractors with CenterPoint Energy/High Country Construction will be performing spot improvements along State Road 62 near Green Valley Drive. These improvements will require temporary lane closures on both directions of State Road 62. Traffic will be controlled by a flagger during these lane closures. Daily work is expected to last from 8am to 6pm. Lanes will re-open in the evenings.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of the week, depending on the weather.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Citizen’s Complaint Leads to Drug Arrests in Bruceville
Knox County – Sunday afternoon, October 16, Indiana State Police and Knox County sheriff's deputies initiated a drug investigation after receiving information illegal drug activity was occurring at a residence located at 4406 North SR 67, Bruceville. At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers executed a search warrant at the residence and located marijuana, approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Andrew Woods, 40, and Brandi Petelle, 37, were both arrested for various drug offenses. They are currently being held on bond in the Knox County Jail. Three of their children were also inside the residence. The Department of Child Services was contacted, and all three children were released to a family member.
Arrested and Charges:
Andrew Woods, 40, 4406 North SR 67, Bruceville, IN
Brandi Petelle, 37, 4406 North Sr 67, Bruceville, IN
Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Master Trooper Brett Pool, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Dustin Stein and Trooper Taylor Fox, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Knox County Sheriff’s Office
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST ST. ELMO MAN AFTER STAND-OFF
ST. ELMO - On October 17, 2022, Illinois State Police arrested 44-year-old Dax A. Baldrige of St. Elmo, IL for a Failure to Appear warrant out of Fayette County.
On October 17, 2022, Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies and the U.S. Marshal Service Great Lakes Task Force (USMS) were at a residence on Fayette County E 2855 Lane near Wright’s Corner in rural Fayette County to serve a warrant for Failure to Appear when the suspect fired multiple shots at them.
ISP arrived on scene and Troopers began negotiating with the suspect to attempt a peaceful resolution. After a 10-hour stand-off, Baldrige was taken into custody without incident at approximately 6:48 p.m. No one was injured during this incident.
Baldrige was transported to the Bond County Jail where he will be held for the warrant. ISP is leading this open and on-going investigation with assistance from the USMS and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The potential of additional charges is being reviewed by the Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office. No additional information will be disseminated by ISP.
Council Hears First Reading Of Garbage Rate Increase Ordinance
Mt. Carmel garbage rates look to be going up starting in December. At this evening’s city council meeting, city clerk Ryan Turner said outlined the first reading of the ordinance that will increase rates 75 cents a month from $19 to $19.75 starting on December 20th. Then on July 20th of next year, the rate will go up another 50 cents to $20.25 a month. At the previous city council meeting, garbage commissioner Susan Zimmerman said the increases were necessary because of price hikes from Republic Services. And while city finances are in good shape, commissioner Eric Ikemire said the garbage fund falls into a different category…
Turner also pointed out that the garbage fee isn’t solely used for trash pickup. It’s also used to fund the brush pickup and leaf vac programs. The council is expected to formally adopt the rate increases at their meeting in two weeks.
Burn Ban Now In Effect For Mt. Carmel & Wabash County
If sitting around a campfire is part of your plans this fall, you’re going to have to wait. A burn ban has been instituted in the city of Mt. Carmel and Wabash County. At this evening’s city council meeting, Mt. Carmel fire chief Francis Speth said the ban on all outside burning was necessary until further notice…
Meeting a half hour before the city council, county commissioners also imposed a burn ban for the entire county. It will be up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and Wabash County Sheriff’s Department to enforce the burn ban.
Wabash District #348 October 2022 Personnel Matters
The Wabash District #348 school board acted on these personnel matters at tonight’s monthly meeting:
Mt. Carmel Driver Crashes into State Trooper’s Patrol Car during Traffic Stop
Vanderburgh County – Friday evening, October 14, at approximately 6:35, Trooper Chase Eaton stopped the driver of a 2009 Nissan Altima in the right lane near 9920 North Green River Road when his vehicle was struck from behind causing a three-vehicle crash. The driver who crashed into the rear of Trooper Eaton’s patrol car was Kathryn Haase, 18, of Mt. Carmel, IL. She was driving a 2010 Jeep Liberty. Haase displayed signs of impairment and a bottle of Smirnoff liquor was located on the driver’s side floorboard. Haase was transported to Deaconess Midtown for minor injuries. The front seat passenger in the 2009 Nissan Altima was also transported to an area hospital for a minor injury. The driver of the Nissan and Trooper Eaton were not injured.
Haase submitted to a chemical test while being treated at Deaconess Midtown and her results are pending. After Haase was treated and released, she was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
• Kathryn Haase, 18, Mt. Carmel, IL
1. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Illegal Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage, Class C Misdemeanor
3. Illegal Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor
4. Failure to change lanes for authorized police vehicle, a Class A Infraction
5. Following too closely resulting in injury, a Class A Infraction
6. Failure to yield to red and blue emergency lights, Class C Infraction
7. Open alcohol container, a Class C Infraction
Arresting Officer: Trooper Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
