Wabash County Health Department
130 W. 7th St.
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
The Wabash County Board of Health will meet at the Wabash County Health Department Conference Room on Wednesday March 13,2024
The agenda will be as follows:
1. Call to Order 12:00 pm
2. Approval of previous Meeting Minutes
3. Claims Review/ Approval
4. Financial Report(s)/ Approval
5. Annual Report Review/Approval
6. Building Update
7. Division Reports
8. Adjournment
On 2/21/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Zachary D.W. Houchin, age 30, and Maryn L. Houchin, age 29 for Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute between the couple at their home in the 300 block of Cherry Hill Drive. Officers arrived to investigate the complaint and discovered evidence to indicate both parties had committed a battery on each other during the dispute. Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged accordingly. Maryn was released on a Notice to Appear while Zachary was and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.
On 3/03/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Kendall B. Thompson, age 23, of Mt. Carmel for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop on a white Mitsubishi at Cherry and Northwood Drive for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. As the officer spoke to Thompson, they detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her person. Thompson submitted to a roadside sobriety check which resulted in the officer observing several clues that indicated impairment. Thompson was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was processed for DUI and later released on a Notice to Appear.
On 3/04/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Ashley A. Harms, age 23, of Mt. Carmel for Violation of an Order of Protection. Officers were called to the area of 6th & Vine Street regarding the alleged violation in that Harms knowingly came within 500 feet of the protected party. Officers found that the order was in effect and located Harms at a residence in the 600 block of Vine Street. Harms was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.
On 2/27/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Ashley M. Bebout, age 33, of Carmi, for Driving While License Revoked along with her passenger, Jamie L. Vaughan, age 52, of Fairfield, for Possession of 69 grams of cannabis. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on a gray Toyota in the 300 block of W 6th Street following a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The officer learned that the driver, Bebout, had a revoked driver’s license. As the officer awaited proof of vehicle insurance, he observed an open container of alcohol in the floorboard. A further search of the vehicle led to officer’s locating approximately 69 grams of cannabis. Bebout was issued a citation for the license infraction while Vaughan was transported to the Wabash County Jail. Vaughan was processed and later released on a Notice to Appear.
From Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan:
On 03.01.2024 at 9:47 A.M. the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to a two-car crash on Wabash 17 Ave (Goodson Orchard road), one mile west of E 700 Rd.. This was reported as a head on collision. Wabash General Hospital Ambulance Service responded with 2 ambulances, along with the Illinois State Police and the Mt. Carmel and Bellmont fire departments.
Once on scene the deputy found two vehicles, one with major damage. It was found that driver of unit 1, 18-year-old Grace A. Williams of Olney, was adjusting her radio on her 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and crossed over the center dividing line while going west bound. Once unit 1 crossed the dividing line it struck an east bound 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma came to rest on the south side of the road facing east, and the Malibu came to rest in the west bound lane on the north shoulder of the road.
Both drivers were entrapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated by emergency personnel. Driver of Unit 1 sustained significant injuries and was transported by ambulance form the scene. Life saving measures were performed on the driver of unit 2, 78-year-old Timothy B. Yates, of West Salem , but were unsuccessful due to injuries sustained in the crash. Wabash County Coroner, Shaun Keepes arrived on scene and pronounced Yates deceased. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Glenn's Towing. AirEvac responded to the scene as well.
Driver of unit 1 was issued two citations for the crash: Improper lane usage and a citation for distracted driving.
The Mt. Carmel City Council has approved allocating a one time grant of $12,000 to help bring a new business to town. Matt Pyatt plans to convert a tract of farm ground on the city’s west side to an outdoor storage lot that would house large items such as recreational vehicles….
Mayor Joe Judge said the city’s TIF agent, Moran and Associates, was consulted and it was determined that project was eligible for a one time $12,000 grant to help pay for the project that could cost up to $300,000 according to Pyatt.
This tract of land on Mt. Carmel’s west side will be the site of an RV storage facility.
REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 4, 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.
6) New Business:
a. Engineering Agreement for 1000E Bridge over Crawfish Creek.
b. Engineering Agreement for 1100E Bridge over Crawfish Creek.
c. Application for Special Use Approval for the WVC Foundation Crystal
Ball to be held March 16, 2024.
d. Kevin Kern and Brent Williams from Snedeker Risk Management.
d. Discuss possible Wind Farm Ordinance.
e. Discuss lawn mower for Froman Park.
f. Proposed County Cannabis Retailer’s Occupation Tax Ordinance.
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.
The meeting will be held upstairs in the Courtroom
A Wabash County road district commissioner faces arrest if he doesn’t do his job in the next 10 days. A public hearing was held Thursday in a packed Wabash County courtroom delving into the deteriorating roads in road district #2 because of inaction by commissioner John Jones. The hearing was conducted by Wabash County highway engineer Dustin Bunting and included a long line of angry residents speaking to the nearly impassable roads in district two. Included in the speakers yesterday was state’s attorney Kelli Storckman…
Jones declined to sign the resignation letter saying he would not step down until he was reimbursed money he claims he is owed. Money that Bunting says would be released if Jones filed the required paperwork. Again, something Jones hasn’t done. Because of Jones’ inaction, Bunting said there’s just over half a million in the road district two accounts waiting to be used on the roads there. After more than 90 minutes, Bunting closed comments from those in attendance and ordered that Jones to begin work on roads within 10 days and continue the work until the roads are repaired. And if he doesn’t comply, Bunting said Jones would be subject to arrest on a petty offense.
Click the link to hear the full audio of the public hearing….
From Wabash County Clerk Janet Will:
As many are aware, yesterday afternoon February 28th 2024, Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter ruled to remove Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump from the upcoming March 19th Illinois Primary Ballot. However, this ruling is on hold pending the outcome of a case before the United States Supreme Court.
As such, I want to reassure the public, that at this time, NO CHANGES are being made to the March 2024 Primary Ballots. Republican Primary Ballots will still have Donald Trump as a candidate. Anyone that has already participated in In-Person Early Voting or Vote-By-Mail DOES NOT need to take any action at this time.
The Wabash County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will follow any affirmed Judiciary ruling as it relates to the 2024 Presidential Election.
Janet L. Will
Wabash County Clerk & Recorder