The long delayed sidewalk project on Oak Street will soon be completed. Public Works Director Mike Gidcumb told the city council yesterday that the Oak Street from 4th to 3rd Street will be next on the work docket as soon as the Cherry Street project is complete. He said the work will include access across 3rd Street. The street has been hazardous for pedestrians who have to walk in the street without the presence of sidewalks there. Gidcumb also said city crews are preparing for leaf season with the leaf pickup routes set to begin early next month.
Wabash County Early Voting Information
NOTICE
EARLY VOTING DATES
Public Notice is hereby given that “Early Voting” in
Wabash County shall be conducted prior to the
November 5, 2024 General Election at a temporary
polling site in the County Clerk’s Office in the
Courthouse, 401 Market Street, Mt. Carmel for:
Precincts #1 through #16
on the following dates:
Thursday, September 26th – Friday, September 27th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday, September 30th – Friday, October 4th
8:00 am – 4:0
Monday, October 7th – Friday, October 11th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 15th – Friday, October 18th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday, October 21st – Friday, October 25th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday, October 28th – Friday, November 1st
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Monday, November 4th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
State law requires the election authority to verify the
signature of the Early Voter. Voters do not need a
reason for “Early Voting” but Early Voters are
prohibited from voting at the polls on Election Day.
Please call the Wabash County Clerk’s Office for
any questions regarding Early Voting. 618-262-4561.
Janet L. Will
Wabash County Clerk
2024 Wabash County General Election Sample Ballot
2024 Wabash County General Election Sample Ballot
Evansville man arrested during traffic stop
On October 15, 2024, at 4 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Michael Bates conducted a traffic stop on a White 2023 Hyundai Tucson for speeding in the area of CR 550 East and CR 500 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Bates detected the odor of Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle while speaking with the driver 24 year old KeShawn Bolton of Evansville. At that point Deputy Bates began a roadside investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation he placed Mr. Bolton into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Assisting Deputy Bates in his investigation was Deputy Levi Sims.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Mount Carmel man arrested for never having a valid license
On October 14, 2024, at 11:02 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2016 Chevy pickup for speeding on State Road 64 near County Road 275 West. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell identified the driver as 25 year old Rodin Vazquez Garcia of Mount Carmel. During the roadside encounter it was discovered that Mr. Garcia had never been issued a valid operator’s license. At that point Deputy Powell placed Mr. Garcia into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Never Licensed.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MCPD Chief Comments On Officer Involved Shooting
At yesterday’s Mt. Carmel City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike McWilliams addressed Thursday night’s officer involved shooting that left 16 year Uriah Howder dead of a single gun shot wound to the chest…
McWilliams continued his comments with this…
Following the short six-minute open session of the meeting, the council adjourned into executive session in which they requested McWilliams to be a part of. No action was taken by the council following the executive session.
Princeton man arrested on DUI charge
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m. Gibson County Communications Officer Tiahanna Berry received a 911 report that a Blue Ford Truck with Ohio plates was all over the roadway on US 41 and would sit at traffic lights well after the lights had turned greened. The caller stayed behind the vehicle until it parked at the Subway located at 7990 S Professional Drive in Fort Branch.
Deputy Michael Bates located the vehicle and upon approaching the running vehicle he observed 47 year old Christopher Holmes passed out behind the wheel. Further Deputy Bates observed multiple empty beer bottles in the back seat. Deputy Bates woke Mr. Holmes up to conduct a welfare check, and upon speaking with Mr. Holmes he detected the overwhelming odor of alcoholic beverages. At that point Deputy Bates performed a DUI investigation. Once that investigation was completed Mr. Holmes was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Assisting Deputy Bates in his investigation was Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MOUNT CARMEL
MOUNT CARMEL – The Mount Carmel Police Department (MCPD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred October 10, 2024 at approximately 9:18 p.m. MCPD officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 40 block of Lambert Drive, Mount Carmel, Wabash County.
Preliminary investigative findings indicate upon arriving at the above residence, members from the MCPD encountered a juvenile suspect with a knife. An officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect and another juvenile. Officers immediately rendered aid to both individuals who were transported to an area hospital. The suspect was pronounced deceased by the Wabash County Coroner.
ISP continues to investigate the officer involved shooting and will provide its findings to the Wabash County States Attorney’s office for review once complete. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.