Allendale School Board Notes

At the September 2024 Allendale School Board meeting held in the library of Allendale School, the board:

Adopted the 2024-2025 Budget as presented at the board meeting. Projected revenues for all funds showed $2,378,945 while projected expenditures for all funds showed $2,293,297.

Reviewed and approved the serious safety hazard areas on each bus route.

Approved the 2024-2025 Textbook List.

Authorized Superintendent Bowser to hold the Annual Emergency and Crisis Response Plan meeting in the month of October.

Approved an update to Policy 7:70 and Policy 7:180.

Approved to discard obsolete/excess equipment as presented at the meeting.

Approved the hiring of Vanessa Spruell, Individual Aide, with a start date of September 9, 2024.

Approved the hiring of Rachael Waddle as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

Approved the hiring of Aaron Morris as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

Approved the hiring of Jacob Deisher as a Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

Evansville Man Arrested after Motorcycle Chase

Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:10 p.m., ISP Lieutenant Brian Bailey was patrolling Koressel Road near New Harmony Road when he attempted to stop the rider of an electric motorcycle for not having a registration plate. The rider continued south on Koressel Road reaching speeds of approximately 85 mph before disregarding the stop sign at Marx Road, and then continuing east at a high rate of speed. The rider turned onto several different county roads before finally pulling into a driveway in the 5600 block of New Harmony Road and surrendering. The rider was identified as Owen Christopher King, 22, of Evansville. King was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charge:

Owen Christopher King, 22, Evansville, IN

Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony

Arresting Officer: Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Taylor Fox, Indiana State Police

Applications Available To Fill WGH Board Vacancy

Applications are now available to fill a vacancy on the Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors. Last week, Wabash County Commissioners accepted the resignation of WGH board member Nathan Steveson. At Monday’s meeting of the WGH Board, hospital President/CEO Karissa Turner said Stevenson is taking a position with the hospital that would have created a conflict of interest if he remained on the board….

Individuals interested in being considered for this appointment to the Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors must personally pick up an application in the Administrative office of the hospital between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications will be available starting September 24th. Completed applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. All applicants must be a resident of Wabash County, Illinois. Individuals completing applications will be scheduled for interviews with the Board Selection Committee at a mutually convenient time.

Republic Cuts Off Alley Pickup To Some Mulberry St./College Dr. Residents

Residents in the 1300 blocks of Mulberry Street and College Drive will now have to put their trash out by the street instead of having it picked up in their alley. City Clerk Ryan Turner said Republic Services has notified the city that their trucks are no longer able to make it down the alley there.

Turner also said Republic reported issues with residents placing yard waste in the blue toters. Any toter with yard waste will not be picked up by Republic according to Turner.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspect on Homicide Warrant

(Dubois County, Indiana) Early this morning, September 23, 2024, Trooper Connor Giesler was patrolling the Dubois County area near Ferdinand when he received information that Alejandro Angulo Ramos was wanted for homicide out of Ohio and was believed to be driving a beige 2004 Toyota Corolla on Interstate 64. The Indiana State Police and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office searched for the vehicle. At approximately, 6:30 am, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect vehicle at a gas station in Ferdinand. Trooper Giesler arrived shortly after, and officers approached the vehicle. As officers were standing by the vehicle, a male matching the description of Angulo Ramos, exited an outside restroom. Officers made contact with the male and confirmed that the male was Angulo Ramos. Angulo Ramos was arrested without incident. Alejandro Angulo Ramos was transported to the Dubois County Jail where he will await extradition back to Ohio. 

Any further inquiries into the incident that happened in Alabama should be directed to the Franklin County District Attorney's Office at 1-614-525-3555.

Arrested and Charges:

• Alejandro Angulo Ramos, 22, Columbus, OH.
(Murder) - Ohio

Arresting Officer – Trooper Connor Giesler
Assisting Agency – Dubois County Sheriff’s Office (Deputy Ethan Gogel)

Drug Dealer Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison

Kelli Storckman, Wabash County State’s Attorney, reports that on September 23, 2024, Thomas D. Gidcumb, a 58-year-old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections, to be followed by 12 months of mandatory supervised release by the Honorable Circuit Judge William C. Hudson in Wabash County Circuit Court.

State’s Attorney Storckman advises that the Defendant was charged on December 23, 2021, following a Mt. Carmel Police Department investigation into the unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.  During that investigation, Defendant was found to have sold methamphetamine on several occasions to a confidential source, and following the execution of a search warrant on the home of the Defendant, law enforcement recovered $32,000.00 in cash and over 15 grams of methamphetamine.  The defendant was sentenced to the Department of Corrections on a charge of Use of Property, a Class 2 Felony, and was assessed a $20,000.00 fine.

Domestic Battery Charge Sends Mt. Carmel Man To IDOC For 7 Years

Kelli Storckman, Wabash County State’s Attorney, reports that on September 23, 2024, Branson R. Hall, a 25-year-old Mt. Carmel, Illinois man, was sentenced to 7 years in the Department of Corrections, to be followed by 6 months of mandatory supervised release by the Honorable Circuit Judge William C. Hudson in Wabash County Circuit Court.

State’s Attorney Storckman advises that the Defendant was charged on October 6, 2023, with Domestic Battery, a Class 3 Felony, and Stalking, a Class 4 Felony, following a Mt. Carmel Police Department investigation into reports of physical abuse of and threats made to Defendant's significant other. 

Indianapolis man arrested on multiple charges

On September 21, 2024, at 2:42 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Levi Sims conducted a traffic stop at the 25 Mile Marker of Interstate 69 on a Silver 2021 Chevy Equinox after observing it traveling 100 mph in a 70 mph zone.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Sims identified the driver as 30 year old Mekel Carter of Indianapolis.  While speaking with Mr. Carter Deputy Sims detected the odor of Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and began a roadside investigation.  At the conclusion of his investigation he placed Mr. Carter into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Reckless Driving, Possession of Marijuana, and Neglect of a Dependent. 
 
Assisting Deputy Sims in his investigation were Deputies Quinten Might and Jim Tucker.
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.