On 5/28/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Joshua A. McClellan, age 28, currently of Mt. Carmel, for Violation of an Order of Protection, Harassment by Electronic Communication, Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Aggravated Intimidation. The arrest stemmed from a O.P. violation report earlier in the day from a protected party with McClellan being the respondent. Since probable cause existed that a violation occurred, the protected party was allowed to sign a complaint for his arrest. Shortly thereafter, another officer located McClellan walking on foot near 7th & Market Street and ordered him to stop. McClellan refused and continued on before being stopped by an assisting officer. McClellan was eventually taken into custody but not before a struggle ensued. McClellan also made threats of bodily harm towards one of the officers as well. McClellan was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a bond setting by a judge. MCPD previously arrested McClellan for Violating an Order of Protection on 5/23/23.
Blood Trail Leads To Charges For Mt. Carmel Woman
On 5/24/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Marie K. Woods, age 21, for Criminal Damage to Property and Criminal Trespass to Real Property following an incident the 600 block of N Cherry Street. Police were called to the scene regarding a female subject yelling in the area when they located Woods, who was bleeding from a laceration on her hand. While receiving medical treatment, the arresting officer followed a blood trail from Woods to a nearby residential garage. A closer examination revealed the blood first began from the inside of the garage where a window had been busted out. The property owner was unfamiliar with Woods and was allowed to sign a complaint against her for the above-mentioned charges. Woods was later charged and released on a Notice to Appear in court.
FIRST ANNUAL WVC MUSIC CAMP
Wabash Valley College is thrilled to announce its inaugural Music Camp, set to take place on July 26th, 27th, and 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the renowned Brubeck Arts Center. Designed for music enthusiasts aged 6 and up, this three-day extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, learning, and harmonious fun.
The Wabash Valley College Music Camp offers participants the opportunity to explore a diverse range of musical genres, including jazz, bluegrass, folk, country, classical, and Celtic music. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate musician, our expert instructors will provide instrument training tailored to your skill level. The camp aims to foster a love for music and develop skills through engaging and interactive sessions.
The camp offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse preferences. Participants can choose from morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. For aspiring musicians aged 6-9, engaging morning beginning classes are available. Campers aged 10-100 can opt for a full-day experience or select either the morning or afternoon track, allowing for greater flexibility.
Instrument enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice as the camp provides instruction on an array of instruments, including guitar, ukulele, bass, cello, snare drum, fiddle, saxophone, trumpet, dulcimer, and piano. In addition to instrumental training, the camp will also feature unique demonstrations of musical instruments and songwriting, providing campers with a holistic understanding of music and its various facets.
For the convenience of our campers, ukuleles, dulcimers, snare drums, and pianos will be provided on-site. However, participants are welcome to bring their own instruments. Depending on the turnout, students may have the opportunity to rotate among the available instruments. For all other instruments, participants must bring their personal instruments. A detailed list of instrument offerings will be regularly updated on our Facebook page, "Wabash Valley College Music Camp."
The camp will also include lunch on-site for all campers. As an added bonus, campers will be treated to free concerts on July 27th and 28th, showcasing the talents of our esteemed instructors. These concerts are open to the public as well, and tickets will be available for purchase.
For further information and registration details, please contact 618-263-5122 or visit our Facebook page, "Wabash Valley College Music Camp." Registration will close on July 13th. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to embark on a musical journey like no other.
Allendale 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Allendale 4th Quarter Honor Roll
City Pool Ready To Open For 2023 Season On Sunday
Ahead of this weekend’s scheduled opening of the Mt. Carmel City Pool, the city council has voted to increase entrance fees by 50 cents. It will now cost $3 to get into the pool this summer. The cost of pool rentals has been raised by $25 to $200. Officials explained the increases were necessary because of a jump in Illinois’ minimum wage as well as utility costs being more this year. Mayor Joe Judge said business sponsorships of the pool last year helped the city remain financially stable at the pool. You can call city hall to reserve dates for pool rentals.
The pool will be open from 1-5pm on Sunday to open the season.
A free swim will be held on Memorial Day from 12:30pm-5pm.
Mt. Carmel Man Sent To Prison For 3 Years For Battering Deputies
Kelli Storckman, Wabash County State’s Attorney, reports that Jason C. List, a 42-year-old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge William Hudson in Wabash County Circuit Court.
State’s Attorney Storckman advises that the Defendant was charged on April 27, 2023, with two counts of Aggravated Battery of a Police Officer, both Class 2 Felonies, after Defendant battered two Wabash County Sheriff's Deputies. On May 24, 2023, Mr. List was sentenced to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release.
Sex Offender On Facebook Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison
Kelli Storckman, Wabash County State’s Attorney, reports that on May 23, 2023, Randall Cleveland, a 44-year-old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Circuit Judge William C. Hudson in Wabash County Circuit Court for a term of four years to be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release.
State’s Attorney Storckman advises that the Defendant was charged on January 24, 2023, with Unlawful Failure to Register his use of Facebook as a Sex Offender, a Class 2 Felony, after an investigation by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. That investigation revealed that Randall Cleveland was a sex offender required to register as a result of a conviction in the State of Florida for Soliciting a Minor by Computer, that he relocated to Mt. Carmel, IL in December of 2022, and upon registering as a sex offender he failed to list social media accounts he utilized.
State’s attorney Kelli Storckman said, “The Wabash County State's Attorney's Office remains committed to holding sex offenders accountable and keeping our children safe”.
Big WGH Foundation Fundraiser Next Month
Tickets are now on sale for next month’s Wabash General Hospital Foundation’s Summer Soiree. At Monday’s WGH board of directors meeting, hospital President/CEO Karissa Turner said the soiree’ will be from 6pm to 11pm on June 30th at Merchants Park…
Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased by contacting the WGH administration offices.
Princeton man arrested on DUI charge
On May 23, 2023, at 9:55 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Logan Lashbrook conducted a traffic stop on a Dark Blue 2017 Dodge Caliber after failing to maintain its lane of traffic on State Road 64 near County Road 550 East. Deputy Lashbrook stopped the vehicle on State Road 64 in the town of Francisco, and upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Lashbrook identified the driver as 29 Jorge Hernandez of Princeton. At that point Deputy Lashbrook began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Lashbrook transported Mr. Hernandez to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated/ Endangerment and Operator Never Licensed. Mr. Hernandez was also issued citations for Driving Left of Center, Distracted Driving, and an Open Container Violation. He has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Lashbrook in his investigation was Deputy Zach Lienemann.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Violating Orders Of Protection Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail
On 5/23/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Joshua A. McClellan, age 28, currently of Mt. Carmel, for Violation of Orders of Protection following an incident at the Wabash General Hospital. Police were called to the scene by one of the protected parties who advised they had a valid order of protection against McClellan as did two other individuals that were present with them. After confirming the validity of the O.P., the arresting officer took McClellan into custody and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.
