On 5/15/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Amber N Smith, age 41, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Methamphetamine Delivery charge. Smith was located at her residence in the 900 block of Landes St. and transported to the Wabash County Jail being held on a $300 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charge
On 5/13/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Mickeal S. Mellette, age 45, of Mt. Carmel, for Child Pornography following an investigation into allegations that he possessed lewd images of individuals he knew to be under the age of 18. During the investigation, multiple images were located and acknowledged by Mellette. Mellette was arrested without incident and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Mellette is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.
Mt. Carmel Man Held On $75,000 Cash Bond Following Friday Arrest
On 5/12/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Sean R. Willis, age 28, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Child Pornography and Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. Willis was arrested at his residence in the 100 block of South Drive without incident. Willis is being held at the Wabash County Jail on a $75,000 cash bond. This case was investigated by agents of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and assisted by officers of the Mt. Carmel Police Department.
Two Stages at Wabash Roots’N’Que
The Wabash County Museum will host the Wabash Roots’N’Que “Workshop Stage” this coming Saturday, May 20th on Mt. Carmel’s Market Street. The Illinois Arts Council and Mt. Carmel Public Utility, along with the Museum, are partnering to make the Workshop Stage possible, on the following schedule:
11:30am - The Bates Girls performing Bluegrass & Country
12:45pm - Open Acoustic Jam Session w/Doug Hawf & Rob Krumm
1:45pm - Irish Musicians Circle
3:00pm - Blues Guitar Styles w/Robert Russell of “The Deciders”
3:45pm - Songwriting Workshop with “The Woolsey’s”
Food Trucks will be open all day (along with other vendors), and include “Jammon’ Jaleigh’s”, “The Green Pig”, “Rosie Jean’s Sweet Tea & Jesus”, “The Sno Shack” and the Mt. Carmel Lions Club offering Cotton Candy. You might even want to come early and visit the Wabash County Farmers Market, open from 8am-11am.
The Wabash County Museum is located at 320 N Market Street, just 3 doors up from Merchants Park in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. There will be seating in the museum, but you’ll want to bring your lawn chairs, blankets & sunglasses for the open air performances at Merchants Park. Free Parking and Free Admission to all sessions. For more information, find Wabash Roots’N’Que on Facebook.
The Bates Girls.
Irish Musicians
Reception Held To Mark FNB Purchase Of Wabash Savings Bank
Today marks the start of a new era in banking in Wabash County as one longtime financial institution has merged with another. On Friday, the First National Bank of Allendale and Wabash Savings Bank completed their purchase and assumption transaction. Friday also marked the retirement of two long time local bankers as Wabash Savings President William Hackler the third and CFO James Price ended long careers in banking. Price had 65 years with Hackler logging 34. Price’s son Don Price is now president of First National Bank and he said Friday was a big day…
Wabash Savings was chartered in 1890 while the First National Bank began business in 1906. Price explained what Wabash Savings customers need to know starting today…
In addition to Hackler and Jim Price, Wabash Savings employees Reena Howell and Donna Goings also retired on Friday. First National Bank of Allendale currently has $365 million in assets.
FNB President Don Price (L) with his father James Price who served as Wabash Savings Bank CFO, and William Hackler III who served as WSB President.
(L-R) WSB Board member Verlin Snow, FNB Board Chairman Robert Coleman, WSB President William Hackler III, WSB CFO James Price, FNB President Don Price, FNB Board Member Shane Gray.
Two generations of local bankers. WSB President William Hackler III with his daughter and FNB employee Kim (Hackler) Reilly and FNB President Don Price with his father James Price (WSB CFO).
Three generations of local bankers. WSB Board member Verlin Snow with his daughter & FNB employee Liz (Snow) Fiero, WSB President William Hackler III with his daughter and FNB employee Kim (Hackler) Reilly and FNB President Don Price with his father James Price (WSB CFO).
ISP RELEASES VIDEO FOR OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR MT. VERNON
MT. VERNON – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation continues its investigation into the discharge of an Illinois State Police Officer’s duty weapon during a motorist assist on May 9, 2023 at 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 64 near milepost 72. During the incident, an altercation occurred and 23-year-old Brandon L. Griffin of Albuquerque, New Mexico brandished a firearm. Griffin and an officer exchanged gunfire and Griffin was fatally shot. An ISP officer was also shot and was taken to an area hospital. The Officer has since been released and is recovering at home.
Griffin’s wife, 31-year-old Christine J. Santos, was present at the time of the incident and is currently being held at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on a no-bond arrest warrant out of New Mexico for bond violations on a pending aggravated assault with a firearm case in which Griffin was her co-defendant.
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the public and can be found by clicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc01KTJOEI8.
This video is being released after consultation with and authorization by the Jefferson County State’s Attorney. ISP provided Griffin’s mother the opportunity to review the video before its release to the public.
This remains an ongoing investigation being conducted by ISP and is under review by the Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office. No additional information is available at this time.
Wabash District #348 School Board Meeting Agenda
WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION
MT. CARMEL GRADE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM
Monday, May 15, 2023
Seating of the Board 6:45 p.m.
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
SEATING OF THE BOARD
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Election Results
3. Board Members-Oath of Office
4. Seating of the New Board
a. Appoint President Pro Tem
b. Election of Board Officers and Establish Terms of Office
i. Board President
ii. Board Vice President
iii. Board Secretary
5. Establish Date, Time, and Place of Regular Meetings
6. Appoint School District Treasurer
7. Appoint District Committees
8. Adjournment
AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda
a. Board Minutes (April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting)
b. Monthly Bills
c. Financial Reports
d. Correspondence
e. Administrative Reports
f. Off Season Clinics and Camps
4. Superintendent’s Comments
5. Public Comments
6. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”
7. New Business
a. Amended 2022-23 Budget
b. Employment of Personnel
8. Adjournment
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 15th 2023 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 05/01/2023
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Patty Courtright-zoning board issue
o Allie Bobe from Bobe’s Pizza
· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meador Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens
o Commissioner Meeks Water and Sewer
o Commissioner Zimmerman Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage
· Staff Reports
o Ryan Turner Derek McCullough Paris Pennington
o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb
New Business
o Consent Agenda
§ Pay all bills providing proper signature
§ Resolution 697 Support and Commitment of Funds Great Wabash Regional Planning Commission
§ Accept Fraternal Order of Police Contract 2023-2026
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Resolution 696 Proposed Civility Pledge signed by commissioners
o Appointments to City Offices and City Boards
· Old Business
o Ordinance 2091-1st Reading, request 2nd reading: waived-stop sign in park
o City Pool-Move forward with securing financing and funding options
· Executive Session
· Motion to Adjourn
· Liquor Control Meeting-
Wabash County Board Of Commissioners Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 15, 2023
AGENDA
1) Call to order:
2) Approve minutes of previous meeting:
3) Commissioner’s reports:
4) Officer’s reports:
5) Old Business:
a. ARPA Ordinance.
b. Appointment to the Allendale Fire Protection District.
6) New Business:
a. Resolution No. 2023-02 – Appropriation of Funds for CH 12 Resurfacing Project.
b. Resolution No. 2023-03 – Support for the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission 2023-2024 grant year.
c. Discuss construction of a County Highway building.
7) Executive Session:
a. Personnel/Legal
8) Correspondence:
9) Approval of payment of claims presented:
10) Adjournment:
This agenda is subject to change prior to the time of the meeting if necessary.
The meeting will be held upstairs in the Courtroom.
The First National Bank of Allendale and Wabash Savings Bank Complete Merger Transaction
The First National Bank of Allendale and Wabash Savings Bank, the two oldest financial institutions based in Wabash County, are pleased to announce the completion of their purchase and assumption transaction. Wabash Savings was chartered in 1890. The First National Bank of Allendale was chartered in 1906. Wabash Savings customers will now have full access to the banking locations and services offered by The First National Bank. May 12 is the last day of business at the 400 Chestnut location.
The transaction coincides with the retirement announcement of two long-time local bankers: William E. Hackler III, President; and James D. Price, CFO. Hackler joined Wabash in 1987 after 34 years in his family’s retail store in Mt. Carmel. James D. Price ends a 65 year career in banking, having started with Columbian Federal Savings and Loan in 1958, serving as a director of Security Bank and Trust starting in 1974, and holding lending positions with Security and Old National Bank until 2001. Price has been with Wabash Savings Bank for 22 years. Long-term bankers, Rena Howell and Donna Goings will also be retiring.
Donald W. Price, President & CEO of The First National Bank of Allendale expressed enthusiasm for the transaction, stating “We look forward to serving our new and existing clients from Wabash Savings Bank. The combination of Wabash County’s two oldest financial institutions is certainly a historic day. I would like to congratulate Mr. Hackler and my father on their many years of service to this industry, and to our community. I wish them the best in their retirements.”
The First National Bank of Allendale, sole subsidiary of Allendale Bancorp, Inc. is a $365 million in assets community bank headquartered in Allendale, IL. It has locations in Allendale, Mt. Carmel, West Salem, and Carmi.