On 2/02/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Dakota L.A. Hosick, age 25, and Lacie N. Abell, age 28, both of Mt. Carmel for Cruel Treatment to an Animal following a complaint regarding a malnourished dog located outside of their home in the 900 block of W 5th Street. The day prior police were called to check on a black Pitbull mix that appeared emaciated, with open sores, and inadequate shelter. While on scene, the officer, with the assistance of the local animal shelter, removed the dog from the yard. The owners were not present at the time. On today’s date, the investigating officer made contact with the above individuals and issued each the above charge before releasing them on a Notice to Appear. The dog was surrendered to the shelter and is receiving treatment.
Princeton Man For Failing To Update Sex Offender Registry Info
On 2/02/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Randall A. Hoehn, age 49, of Princeton, Indiana for Failure to Register-Sex Offender along with a Wabash County FTA Warrant. Hoehn’s arrest stemmed from a call to the 300 block of West 10th Street, at approximately 1:39a.m., regarding a male subject yelling. When police arrived to the scene, they found Hoehn in the area. Hoehn denied yelling but officers found that Hoehn had an active warrant for his arrest out of Wabash County. Upon further investigation, officers learned that Hoehn had failed to update his address from Patoka to Princeton authorities, as required by law. Furthermore, officers discovered that Hoehn had actually been residing in Mt. Carmel since that time. Hoehn was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant along with the new charge of failure to register. Hoehn is being held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.
Woman Arrested for Murder in Tell City
Perry County – On Saturday night, February 3rd, officers with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Tell City Police Department responded to a 911 call of a female stating her boyfriend had just been shot. Officers arrived on the scene and located a male, Aaron Waninger, who was unresponsive. Officers attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful.
Indiana State Police were contacted to aid in the investigation. When detectives arrived, they spoke to Tonya Coomer. During further investigation, detectives determined Coomer had shot Waninger. Coomer was arrested and transported to the Perry County jail where she is being held without bond.
The family of Waninger has been notified and an autopsy will be scheduled. This case is still under investigation.
Arrested and Charges-
Tonya L. Coomer, 51, Tell City, IN
Murder – Level 1 Felony
Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm – Level 5 Felony
Arresting Officers – Detective Sergeant Brock Werne and Detective Joshua Greer
Assisting Agencies – Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Tell City Police Department, Perry County Coroner, and Perry County EMS
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law
Emergency closure due to slide on State Road 145
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the continued closure of State Road 145 to address a landslide that damaged the roadway.
On Wednesday, January 31, a slide occurred underneath State Road 145 south of Birdseye. This damaged the roadway and resulted in an emergency closure. A project to correct the slide and repair the roadway is now underway. Work is expected to last through the beginning of May, depending on the weather.
The official detour for this closure is I-64 to State Road 37 to State Road 64. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.
Wabash County Commissioners Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 5, 2024
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. County Highway Building.
c. Vacancy of Glenn Decker on the 708 Board
6) New Business:
a. Reappointments to the Hotel/Motel Tax Board – Jim Pfeister,
Brenda Bobbitt and Donna Hodgson. Two year term 2/1/24-1/31/26.
b. Christine Orr from the Discover Downstate Illinois.
c. Lesley Hipsher, Executive Director of The Chamber, asking for approval of the Tourism ad in the 2024 Chamber Membership Directory.
7) Executive Session:
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.
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday February 5 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 01/22/2024.
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Brad Morton-Morton Solar
o Josh Evans-St. Mary’s Rocket 5k Run
· 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.
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Old Business
o Oak Meadow improvement bid
o Cemetery Mowing Bid
o Executive Session
o Motion to Adjourn
o Liquor Control Meeting-
Allendale January Students of the Month
Allendale School would like to congratulate the Students of the Month for January:
front row - Wyatt Margelin (Kindergarten), Avitaj Singh (1st Grade), Landon Winkles (2nd Grade), Maxton Wilford (3rd Grade)
back row - Grayson Wilford (Jr. High), Joel Schneider (Jr. High), Bennett Morris (4th Grade)
Mayor Says City To Consider Moving To Home Rule
During last week’s state of the city address, Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge said he would like to see the Statehouse give local government more flexibility in designating which revenue streams best meet the needs of individual communities and give them the latitude to develop them…
Since Mt. Carmel has less than 25,000 residents, the home rule question would have to approved by city voters in a general election. Currently, there are 221 home rule communities in Illinois. Municipalities with more than 25,000 residents automatically achieves home rule status. City voters several years ago rejected a referendum to move Mt. Carmel to home rule status.
Two Injured In Wednesday Crash In Rural Wabash County
UNIT 1 DRIVER:
Nicholas A. Kohn (20)Flora, IL
UNIT 1:
2009 GMC Sierra
UNIT 2 DRIVER:
Jerry W. Price (62)Rinard, IL
UNIT 2 PASSENGER:
Kathy M. Price (63)Rinard, IL
UNIT 2:
2016 Dodge Ram 1500
Unit one traveling southbound East 400 Road, just south of N 1850 Blvd. (Lick Prairie area) . Unit two traveling northbound. Unit two driver advised that he observed unit one leave the roadway on the west side, correcting and then crossing into the northbound lane, then colliding with unit two on the front of the driver side. The driver of unit one advised he was traveling approximately 65 mph in a 55 mph zone and lost control of his vehicle, causing the collision. The driver and passenger of unit two sustained injuries from the collision and were transported to WGH by EMS. The driver of unit one was evaluated by EMS but refused transport. Both vehicles sustained major damage and were towed by Glenn’s Towing. The driver of unit one was cited on scene and then released.
Evansville woman arrested on OWI charge
On January 31, 2024, at 9:36 p.m. Deputy Wyatt Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a White 2021 Chevy Equinox for speeding on US 41 near County Road 1250 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Hunt detected clues that the driver, 45 year old Sherrie Weil of Evansville was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Hunt began a roadside DUI investigation that led to Ms. Weil being placed into custody. Upon being transported to the Gibson County Jail Ms. Weil was charged with Possession of a Schedule Drug, Possession of Marijuana, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Assisting Deputy Hunt in his investigation was Sgt. Loren Barchett.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
