On 1/04/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 58 year old Mt. Carmel resident Angela M. Story on a Wabash County Failure to Appear Warrant. Story was observed in the area of 5th & Market Street. Story was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Story was held pending the posting of a $200 cash bond.
Scenes From John Lockhart Benefit
Tonight at the VFW a benefit was held for Mt. Carmel Police Chief John Lockhart and his family. The chief is battling pancreatic cancer and he received a standing ovation from the big crowd when he arrived for a short visit about halfway through the event.
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Road Condition Information Resources
A reminder not to call 911 or local police for road condition information. Use these resources.
Busy Day For Police Officers
Putnamville—Today, from 6:00a.m. until 6:30p.m. this evening, troopers responded to (20) slide-offs; (13) property damage crashes; (2) minor injury crashes; and (5) disabled vehicles.
The concentrated area of problems was Interstate 70 between the 37mm and the 45mm (Putnam County). There were intermediate lane closures for crash cleanup and removal of wreckage in this area.
State Road 59 was closed near Mansfield in Parke County for about an hour. A truck and fifth wheel trailer loaded with building supplies was stranded across the road.
The overwhelming cause of these incidents were motorists driving too fast for conditions.
Officials Advise: Don't Call 911 For Road Conditions
If you’re wondering what road conditions are like this weekend, the last thing law enforcement want you to do is to call 9-1-1. Your call to 9-1-1 asking about road conditions could prevent or delay a true emergency call being answered. Sgt. Mark Zimmerman of the Illinois State Police says there’s a simple way to check road conditions….
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School Board Meets To Consider Superintendent Candidates
The search to find a new Wabash District #348 superintendent may seem to be inching along, but that’s not the case. Board president Tim Schuler says everything is still on track, as or now, to announce a new superintendent at the board’s February 26th meeting. The board met in executive session tonight to continue considering candidates.
At its’ conclusion, Schuler said the board will be continuing first round interviews with second round interviews at a later date. Schuler said the board is hoping to stay with the original timeline to hire a new superintendent, but it may need to be changed.
The board is looking for a successor to replace Tim Buss who retires June 30th.
INDOT Full Plow Truck Call-Out Planned for Friday’s Ice and Snow
The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduling a full call-out of plow trucks throughout the state in anticipation of icy conditions during Friday morning's commute. Weather forecasts are calling for rain, followed by freezing rain and snow.
INDOT has 1,092 snow plows across the state and drivers will be in place along 929 designated snow routes in advance of the approaching winter storm. INDOT subdistrict garages will be fully staffed with mechanics until operations have concluded. Drivers and mechanics will work 12-hour shifts as long as needed.
State highways and interstates will be treated continuously with granular salt along snow routes during tomorrow morning’s “rush hour” to minimize iced-over pavements.
INDOT officials advise motorists to leave early, drive slowly and be on constant alert for icy patches and black ice on roadways. Take it slow when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady areas – all are hot spots for black ice.
Tomorrow afternoon’s commute will be impacted by significant snowfall and drivers are urged to give plow truck drivers plenty of room to maneuver. Remember to stay out of drivers' “blind spots” and allow ample time to make the trip and arrive safely.
Know before you go
INDOT reminds Hoosiers to drive defensively and plan extra travel time during winter weather. Hoosier Helpers sponsored by State Farm will patrol urban interstates in Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and Southern Indiana near Louisville during heavy travel periods.
Learn about traffic and road conditions, crashes and construction on state highways by visiting http://indot.carsprogram.org, calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or dialing 511 from a mobile phone.
Subscribe to receive INDOT news and information by text message or email at http://bit.ly/INDOTsubscription. Find links to INDOT’s regional Facebook and Twitter pages at http://bit.ly/INDOTsocial.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Stay Informed
Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.
MCJHS 8th Grade Recognition Night
Mt. Carmel Junior High School 8th pep band members, cheerleaders, and basketball players were recently recognized.
8th grade Pep Band Recognition #1
Hailey Boyd, with parents Joe an Jennifer Boyd, Anna Bromm, with parents Dean and Christy Bromm, Jonathon Bader, with parents Beau and Jana Hadra, Rhiannon Anderson, with parents Clint and Karissa Anderson, Dillyn Cullison, with parent Ronda Cullison, Emalee Bertram, with parent Amber Seaton, Cooper Anderson, with parents Kevin and Robin Anderson, Ivan Holt, with parents Steve and Nicole Holt, and Matthew Dunkel.
8th Grade Pep Band Recognition Night #2
Kamden Pritchett, with parents Todd and Elizabeth Earnest and Kyle Pritchett, Christopher May, with Joe Wall, Dayton LaVarier, with parents Travis and Lacey LaVarier, Hannah Shular, with parent Adam Shular, Timothy Rosignol, with parents Roger and Karen Rosignol, Halie Peach, with parent Krista Cheesman, and Abigail Plassman, with parents Nick and Val-Lisa Plassman. Not pictured: Audra Robinson and Daisy Schrader.
Cheerleaders
Daisy Schrader, with parents Matt and Kristi Schrader, Audra Robinson, with parents Wade Robinson and Sonya and Tim Shular, Makayla Beesley, with parents Mike and Jennifer Beesley, Alexzandria Hicks, Avery Hayden, with parents Amy and Jeremy Hayden, and Annie Lin, with parent Robert Lin.
MCJHS 8th grade Girls Basketball Recognition
Form Left to Right
Kenley Drone, daughter of Todd and Dawn Drone, Flynn Guard, daughter of the late Tiffany Guard and Tim and Tracie Guard, Taylor Singer, daughter of Ginger Rodgers and David Renner and Porter Singer, Lora Judge, daughter of Joe and Missy Judge, Emma Odom, daughter of Greg and Sheila Odom, Abigail Plassman, daughter of Nick and Val-Lisa Plassman, Jordan Smith, daughter of Jason and Penny Smith.
MCJHS 8th Grade Boys Basketball Recognition. Pictured from left to right.
Ivan Holt, son of Steve and Nicole Holt, Noah Martin, son of Phil and Rachel Martin, Luke Laws, son of Jason and Telisa Laws, Zach Allen, son of Corey and Kelly Price, Gage Price, son of Mindy Biehl and Corey Price, Lucas Ingram, son of Brandon and Roxi Ingram, Avery Hale, son of Jeff and Lori Hale, Zeke Hadra, son of Brad and Shelli Hadra, and Dylan Thacker, son of Tim and Heather Thacker.
Woman, 2 Toddlers Killed In Massac County Crash
ISP (FATAL) TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 22
WHAT: Triple fatality/Personal injury, Three vehicle collision.
WHERE: U.S. 45 south of Route 169, Massac County
WHEN: Thursday, January 11, 2018 at approximately 6:23 A.M.
VEHICLES: Unit 1 – Red 2011 Kia Soul Unit 2 – Black 2014 Chrysler 300 Unit 3 – Grey 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
DRIVERS:
Unit #1-Rachel E. Killian, age 23 of Marion, IL (deceased)
Unit #2-Karla R. Reichert, age 57 of Karnak, IL
Unit #3-Cathy J. Ulen, age 62 of Ullin, IL
Passengers:
Unit #1- 1 year old male (deceased)
3 year old female (deceased)
3 year old female
9 month old male
Seatbelts: Unit #1- 9 month old was restrained in a child seat. The driver and other passengers were not utilizing a seatbelt or child seat.
Preliminary:
The Illinois State Police is investigating a triple fatal crash on U.S. 45 south of Route 169 involving three vehicles.
Unit #1 was traveling north on U.S. 45 South of Route 169. The driver of Unit #1 ran off the right hand side of the roadway. The driver then overcorrected and crossed into the Southbound lane of U.S. 45.
Unit #2 and Unit #3 were traveling south on U.S. 45.
Unit #1 collided head on with Unit #2. Unit #3 was behind Unit #2 and collided into the rear of Unit #2 after the first collision.
The driver and a one year old passenger of Unit #1 were pronounced dead on scene by the Massac County Coroner.
Three other passengers of Unit #1 were transported to Western Baptist Hospital with serious injuries. A 3 year old passenger succumb to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The driver of Unit# 2 was transported to an out of state hospital with severe injuries.
All lanes of U.S. 45 were closed for approximately 3.5 hours for the crash investigation and cleanup. The investigation into the crash continues.
2nd Graders Complete STEM Challenge
Students in Miss Holden’s 2nd grade class recently completed a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Challenge.
Their task? As a group, design and construct the longest, sturdiest paper chain possible using only the materials provided (2 pieces of construction paper, 12 inches of masking tape, 1 pair of scissors and a ruler). Time allotted to complete the challenge: 30 minutes
The longest chain constructed was 92 inches long. The shortest chain constructed was 42 inches long.
