Paducah Man Killed In Single Vehicle Wreck

ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:

WHAT: Fatal/Personal Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE: US Rt. 45, ¾ mile south of Carrier Mills

WHEN: 04/23/18 – 1:01 pm

VEHICLES: Unit 1- Black 2007 Chevy Mini Van

DRIVERS: Unit 1- 64 year Old Male from Paducah, KY

PASSENGERS: N/A

CAUSE: Improper Lane Usage, Speeding

ROAD CONDITIONS: Open

PRELIMINARY: Unit 1 was northbound on US Rt. 45. Unit 1 attempted to pass another vehicle at a high rate of speed while running off the west side of the roadway. Unit 1 continued northbound on the west side of the roadway striking a tree. The driver of Unit 1 was fatally injured in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene, by the Saline County Deputy Coroner.

ISP was assisted at the scene by Carrier Mills Fire Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Department, Saline County Coroner, Transcare Ambulance, Saline County Ambulance and Winters Towing.

The name of the Driver of Unit 1 is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin, by the Saline County Deputy Coroner.

CHARGES: Pending

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

RWCWD Flushing Hydrants This Week

The Rural Wabash County Water District will be flushing hydrants beginning Monday, April 23, 2018. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure or discoloration of water during this time. It is advised to use caution when washing white laundry during hydrant flushing. Please call 618-299-6101 if you have any questions.

Allendale Junior High - 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Front row - Avery Swift, Alex McGinnis, Blake McDonald, Kollin Kelsey, Roland Foster, Hallie Courter

2nd row - Matthew Jackson, Lauren Fisher, Chandler Cusick, Trentin Casburn, Brayden Wilford, Mark Vaupel

3rd row - Kristen Richards, Sam Medler, Josey McCowen, Konner Kelsey, JD Bowser, Jordis Riley

4th row - Owen Gher, Lexi Fisher, Kinze Cusick, Madison Adams, Caleb Schneider

5th row - Braden Weir, Taylor Woods, Holly Lofton, Joleigh Keeling, Katie Jackson, Alex Isaac

Allendale Junior High - 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance

Allendale Junior High - 3rd Quarter Perfect Attendance

Front row - Chandler Cusick, Trentin Casburn, Kollin Kelsey

2nd row - Cydnie Lawrence, Chloe Cusick, Lauren Fisher

3rd row - Ace Hufford, Emma Baxley, Clay Morgan, Carlos Monroy

4th row - Konner Kelsey, Taylor Woods, Lexi Fisher, Kristen Richards

Woman Arrested After Hitting Boy In Face

On 4/18/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Danielle M. Camden, age 26, of Mt. Carmel, for Battery following an incident at a residence in the 100 block of Chestnut Street.  Officers arrived and took statements alleging Camden struck a male juvenile in the face that was outside of the residence.  Camden was later located in the 100 block of North Walnut Street and placed under arrest.  Camden was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held on a $150 cash bond. 

Allegedly Battering Pregnant Girlfriend Lands Man In Jail

On 4/18/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jeramy A. Moore, age 37, of Mt. Carmel, for Aggravated Domestic Battery following an incident in the 200 block of West 1st Street.  Moore was accused of battering his pregnant girlfriend during an argument at the residence.  Moore was later located behind the residence and placed under arrest.  Moore was charged with said offense and is being held on a $4000 cash bond. 

Early Out Thursday; No School Friday For District #348 Students

Students in Wabash District #348, Allendale, and St. Mary's School will be dismissed three hours early on Thursday, April 26th in order for staff to participate in School Improvement activities.

There will be no school for District #348 students on Friday, April 27th due to a teacher's institute day. 

Allendale and St. Mary's schools will be in session on Friday, April 27th ; however, buses will not be running for St. Mary's School that day. 

ISP Advises To Renew Your FOID Card Now

As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply early to remain active.  

“We expect tens of thousands of renewal applications to come in over the next few months,” Schmitz said. “We recommend gun owners get their renewal applications in at least one to two months in advance so we have adequate time to process them and get a new card out before expiration.”

More than 50,000 FOID cards are due for renewal between June 1 and August 1. The General Assembly amended the state’s law that requires gun owners to carry a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card in 2008, allowing the cards to be valid for ten years.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) oversees the FOID card system and issues the cards. They’ve already sent renewal notices to people whose cards will expire June 1.

Applicants can visit the ISP’s Firearm Services Bureau website at www.ispfsb.com to renew online. Anyone who needs assistance with FOID card renewal, and those who prefer paper applications, can call 217-782-7980 and select menu option 0.

Applicants should make sure the name and address on FOID applications match the records on file for them at the Secretary of State’s Office, otherwise the renewal process will be delayed.

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday April 23, 2018 at 5:00pm

·         Call to Order

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Invocation

·         Roll Call

·         Visitors to address the Council     (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

o   Terry Beckerman -  Riverfest

·         Mayor’s Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

·         Eric Ikemire                        Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

·         Joseph Judge                     Finance and Senior Citizens

·         Justin Dulgar                      Water and Sewer

·         Rod Rodriguez                   Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense

STAFF REPORTS:

·         Rudy Witsman

·         Kelli Storckman

·         Mike Gidcumb  

BUSINESS:

·         First Reading Ordinance #1087 – Water Tap Fees  

·         Presentation of Consent Agenda

o   Second Reading Ordinance #1086 - 2018-2019 Budget

o   Ordinance to amend 2017-2018 Budget

o   Resolution takeover of the Revolving Loan 

o   Resolution for Evans and Marcum

o   Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 4/9/2018

o   Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature

·         Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

·         Executive Session (if needed)

·         Motion to Adjourn

Upcoming Program at Beall Woods State Park

Waterfalls, dragonflies, fungi, flowers, birds, BASE jumpers, sunsets, the moon...the list goes on and on with thousands of amazing images that Norm has captured over the past 55 years. His love of photography began at the age of 19 while taking pictures in Europe during his time in the military. Don't miss this opportunity to see some of Norm's favorite photos and hear the stories from the photographer behind the camera. The program will take place at 2pm and again at 3pm inside of the park's Visitor Center on Saturday, April 28th. If you have any questions about the program, please call 618-298-2441.

Photo by: Norm Cline  (Short-eared owl)