RMC Stores Hosting Special Friday Shopping Day

Tomorrow’s Christmas Uptown in Mt. Carmel is sponsored by the Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee in an effort to attract holiday shoppers to town. To help spur shopping even more tomorrow, Christmas Uptown spokesman Terry Beckerman says the Secret Santa Day is back for a third year…

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The easiest way to find out what’s going on tomorrow and where all of the events can be found is downloading the Christmas Uptown app on your Apple and Android devices. Christmas Uptown is tomorrow from 4 to 9pm.

Mt. Carmel Senior Earns Full Ride To Harvard

Mount Carmel High School senior Aiden McBroom has earned a historic academic honor. On December 1st, McBroom was named a QuestBridge National College Match Scholar, receiving a full four-year scholarship to Harvard College.

According to school officials, McBroom is believed to be the first student in MCHS history to attend an Ivy League university. The scholarship covers the complete cost of attendance at Harvard—including tuition, housing, meals, fees, and other expenses.

McBroom, a first-generation, low-income student, says the opportunity is life-changing and made possible by the support of his family, teachers, and the Mount Carmel community.

At Harvard, he plans to study mathematics and philosophy with hopes of entering the field of quantitative finance. McBroom also runs a local tutoring and music-lesson business and is active in tennis, scholar bowl, and the CEO program.

Photo Credit: Aiden McBroom Facebook Page

Evansville Man Faces Various Charges Following Wabash County Traffic Stop

On November 28, 2025, at approximately 2052 hours, a Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1 South for a traffic violation.

During the stop, the driver—Jordan T. Emery, 34, of Evansville, Indiana—was found to have an outstanding Wabash County warrant. Further investigation led to additional charges.

Emery was charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine

  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

  • Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon

  • Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

Emery was transported to the Wabash County Jail, where he remains in custody.

A detention hearing was held on December 2, 2025, during which it was determined that Emery would be held over for trial.

Taxpayers Not Wasting Any Time Paying Taxes

After receiving their property tax bills in the last week, Wabash County taxpayers haven’t wasted any time getting their taxes paid as Treasurer Angela Broster reported to the county board on Monday…

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The first installment of taxes is due January 9th while the second installment is due February 9th.

County Clerk Janet Will is reminding all Wabash County taxing bodies that their tax levies must be filed with her office on or before December 30th.

Princeton man arrested twice during one shift for Invasion of Privacy

On December 2, 2025, at 1:32 p.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Deputies served a protective order on 30-year-old Alexander Slagle barring him from returning to a residence in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Princeton.  At 3:33 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report that Mr. Slagle was at the residence that he was prohibited from being at.  Upon arriving Deputy Wyatt Huntt found Mr. Slagle on the porch of the residence with the court order still in his pocket.  At that point Deputy Hunt placed Mr. Slagle into custody and   transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Invasion of Privacy.  Mr. Slagle posted a bond and was rearrested at the residence at 11:05 p.m.  He is currently being held without bond. 
 
Deputy Hunt was assisted in his investigations by Deputies Wes Baumgart, Eric Powell, and 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.

Hazelton Father Arrested for OWI while Transporting Two Children

Knox County – Tuesday evening, December 2, at approximately 5:08 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies and Indiana State Police stopped a vehicle on US 50 near Gray Barn Road for speeding and for nearly striking two other vehicles. The driver was identified as Jaret VanPatten, 27, of Hazelton. While talking to the driver, officers detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage. VanPatten also displayed signs of impairment.  VanPatten’s four-year-old daughter and six-year-old son were also in the vehicle. VanPatten was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where officers continued their investigation and determined VanPatten was impaired. He was arrested for several criminal charges and transported to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. While at the hospital, VanPatten was also arrested for disorderly conduct. Toxicology is pending.

VanPatten’s two children were released to a relative.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Jaret VanPatten, 27, Hazelton, IN

  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with Passengers less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony

  2. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor

  3. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony

  4. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor


Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Knox County Sheriff’s Office

Washington man arrested for driving while suspended

On December 2, 2025, at 9:55 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a slide off on County Road 350 East near County Road 250 South.  Deputy Bart Wagner was dispatched to the scene and found a Gold 2024 Toyota Camry had slid off the roadway and was stuck in the mud.  During a brief investigation into the incident Deputy Wagner discovered that the driver, 20-year-old Quan Boyde’s license was suspended on a prior driving while suspended conviction.  At that point Deputy Wagner placed Mr. Boyde into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Disturbance call leads to arrest of Owensville man

On December 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 6000 block of Thompson Lane near Owensville.  Multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arriving Princeton Officer Ben Kiesel and Ben Michel got into a struggle with 23-year-old Chyle Linxwiler who was one of the people involved in the disturbance.  When Deputy Levi Sims arrived on scene, he placed Mr. Linxwiler into custody and began an investigation into the incident.  After speaking with the parties involved it was determined that Mr. Linxwiler had allegedly taken a cell phone belonging to another family member without their permission.  Once the investigation was completed Deputy Sims transported Mr. Linxwiler to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Theft and Resisting Law Enforcement. 
 
Owensville Police Officer Steven Parker also assisted in this investigation. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Evansville man arrested for OWI

On December 1, 2025, at 11:26 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on a Silver 2010 Chevy Equinox on State Road 68 near US 41 after observing the vehicle fail to stop for the traffic signal.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell observed multiple clues that the driver was under the influence and began a roadside OWI investigation.  Once the investigation was completed Deputy Powell placed the driver, 28-year-old Kainen Coomer into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Detention Center.  Upon arriving at the detention center Mr. Coomer was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 
 
Deputy Powell was assisted in his investigation by Deputies Michael Bates and Levi Sims.
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.