On Monday, October 16, 2023, at approximately 4:48 p.m. Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven conducted a traffic stop on a Green GMC pickup for having an improperly displayed registration plate, and the plates that were displayed belonged to another vehicle. Upon conducting the stop on County Road 500 North near County Road 550 East Sheriff Vanoven identified the driver as 43 year old Michael B. Hill of Francisco. During a roadside investigation Sheriff Vanoven ran Mr. Hill through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and discovered the Mr. Hill was listed as a Habitual Traffic Violator. At that point Mr. Hill was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While a Habitual Traffic Violator. He remains in custody on a $750 bond. Mr. Hill was also issued citations for improper display of a license plate, operating a vehicle with fictitious plate, and operating a vehicle without financial responsibility.
Assisting Sheriff Vanoven in his investigation was Deputy Logan Lashbrook.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Allendale Book Fair Contest Winners
Congratulations to Gabby Schneider and Olivia Phelps, as they were the junior high winners for the "Guess the Number of Candy Corn" contest promoting the Book Fair this week at Allendale School. The jar contained 212 candy corn. Gabby guessed 210 and Olivia guessed 209. Congratulations girls.
Allendale Book Fair Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Book Fair "Coloring Contest Winners" in the elementary hallway. Aubrey Jackman (Kindergarten), Millie Spore (1st Grade), Adalynn Blythe (2nd Grade), Madisyn Weiss (3rd Grade), Sam Smith (4th Grade). Great Job!!
Wabash District #348 School Board Agenda
Meeting at 7pm Monday.
Wabash County Commissioner Meeting
October 16, 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. Construction of County Highway Building.
c. HVAC survey in the Courthouse.
d. Drone information from the Sheriff’s Department.
e. Air Evac renewal.
f. Property/Casualty/Liability & Work Comp Renewal.
6) New Business:
a. Pam Barbee with Southern 14 Workforce to attend the meeting.
b. Mike Witters and Scott Witsman bringing the deed for the WAVE Property for signatures.
c. Review the FY2024 Projections for Expenses & Funding for Probation Services.
7) Executive Session:
a. Purchase or Sale of Property discussion.
8) Correspondence:
9) Approval for 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.
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 10/02/2023
o Approve executive minutes from 06/26/2023
o Approve executive minutes from 08/21/2023
o Approve executive minutes from 09/18/2023
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Terry Beckerman-Lighting project at Merchants Park
· 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 Luis Garcia
o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb
New Business
o Consent Agenda
§ Pay all bills providing proper signatures
§ Ordinance 2096-Vacating portion of Erin Drive-2ndst Reading
§ Resolution 700-For participation in State of Illinois Federal surplus program
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
· Old Business
o Review Republic contract/extend current contract
· Executive Session
o Review non-union employee conduct and employee status of non-union employee
· Motion to Adjourn
· Liquor Control Meeting-
Ohio Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit While Riding Bicycle
From Sheriff Derek Morgan:
On 10/12/23 at 1839 hrs. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office and Mt. Carmel Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with injuries. The location of the incident was on Highway 1, south, between Wabash10 Ave. and Empire St.
During the course of the traffic crash investigation, it was found that two males were riding bicycles north bound on Highway 1, one reportedly on the grass shoulder with the other behind it. The pair had just retrieved personal property from under the overpass. At the same time a 2014 Jeep Patriot was being driven north bound on Highway 1 by Zachary S. Neikirk (32) of Mt. Carmel. Neikirk advised he was traveling north bound at a speed on 60 mph when he thought it sounded like he had struck something. Neikirk pulled over and saw a bicycle on the side of the road and called 911.
The deputy found 30-year-old Billy J. Dill of Mt. Carmel tending to his brother, Ace M. Hufford (18) of Loveland, Ohio. Mt. Carmel Fire Department and the Wabash General Ambulance Service were on scene as well. Air Evac 11 responded to the scene and flew Hufford to an Evansville area trauma center with major injuries.
The roadway was impacted for over an hour while emergency crews worked the crash. During the course of the traffic crash investigation a juvenile motorist drove around multiple emergency vehicles and disobeyed police officers' orders to stop. The motorist almost struck a Mt. Carmel Police Officer and once stopped was cited for several traffic violation including Scott's Law, by MCPD.
Scott's Law mandates that when approaching any police or other emergency vehicle stopped along the roadway, you must: Change lanes if possible. Always reduce speed, but reduce greatly if unable to change lanes. Proceed with increased caution.
MCPD Finds Wanted Woman Hiding In Pile Of Clothing
On 10/10/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Brittny M. Byrns, age 36, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Aggravated Battery. Byrns was observed entering a home in the 400 block of West 2nd Street and knew she had an active warrant. Police were allowed inside the home to search for Byrns at which time she was found hiding in a pile of clothing on the floor. Byrns was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was issued the warrant and held pending a pre-trial detention hearing.
FTA Warrant Results In Mt. Carmel Man's Arrest
On 10/10/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Donald S. Baird, age 52, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Police located Baird in Rockstar Gaming in the 500 block of N Market Street. Baird was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant and held on a $250 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On Domestic Battery Warrant
On 10/05/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Chase D. Linson, age 26, on a Wabash County Warrant for Domestic Battery. Linson was located in the 300 block of W 9th Street where he was taken into custody. Linson was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant and held pending a pre-trial detention hearing.
