Intoxicated and Suspended Driver Arrested for Driving 110 MPH

Spencer: Earlier this afternoon at approximately 3:00, Master Trooper Lytton observed a purple 1999, Plymouth, traveling 110 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Road 66 near County Road 550 East. The driver was identified as Edward Moore, 41, Grandview, IN.

Moore failed field sobriety and tested .141% BAC at the Spencer County Jail.

Moore was arrested on the following charges:

Operating While Intoxicated with Endangerment, 1 Count, IC 9-30-5-2, Class A Misdemeanor

Operating While Intoxicated .08-.14% BAC, 1 Count, IC 9-30-5-1, Class C Misdemeanor

Reckless Driving, 1 Count, IC 9-21-8-52, Class C Misdemeanor

Driving While Suspended Prior, 1 Count, IC 9-24-19-2, Class A Misdemeanor

MCJHS Band & Choir Compete At District Contest

The Mt. Carmel Jr. High Band & Choir, under the direction of Ellen Wall participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) District 4 Organizational Contest on Saturday, March 17 in Mt. Vernon. 

Both groups received Division I ratings and were among the highest scoring groups of the day. The choir consisted of Draper Alka, Rhiannon Anderson, Jonathon Bader, Tesa Bailey, Audrey Baker, Bryan Banks, Willie Banks, Emma Barrett, Alexis Bertram, Emmalee Bertram, Ally Bobbitt, Hailey Boyd, Anna Bromm, Autumn Cheesman, Destany Clem, Dillyn Cullison, Billie Davis, Jolissa Davis, Chase Dowdy, Amelia Favours, Nathaniel Garrison, Mercides Gill, Justus Grove, Gabriel Henson, Alex Hicks,  Ivan Holt, Hunter Hopper, Olivia Jackson, Elizabeth Kasinger, Sarah Laws, Kaitlyn Leap, Annie Lin, Chris May, Carli Merritt, Mia Newkirk, Ashlyn Peach, Halie Peach, Abigail Plassman, Colton Plummer, Kamden Pritchett, Mikayla Renck, Michaela Risley, Audra Robinson, Timothy Rosignol, Daisy Schrader, JaLynn Seal, Kiana Sharp, Malia Sharp, Elijah Sherman, Samantha Shoultz, Hannah Shular, Jasmine Smith, Jazmine Tadder, Ethan Wilson and Tiffany Wood.

The 7th & 8th Grade band consists of: Cooper Anderson, Rhiannon Anderson, Jonathon Bader, Tesa Bailey, Emmalee Bertram, Ally Bobbitt, Hailey Boyd, Anna Bromm, Dillyn Cullison, Billye Davis, Haley Deisher, Chase Dowdy, Nathaniel Garrison, Merecides Gill, Gabriel Henson, Ivan Holt, Shawn Keele, Dayton LaVarier, Tori Madlem, Chris May, Carli Merritt, Jason Miller, Halie Peach, Abigail Plassman, Kamden Pritchett, Rilee Riggs, Audra Robinson, Timothy Rosignol, Alexis Schmittler, Daisy Schrader, Elijah Sherman, Hannah Shular, Katelynn Stevenson, Jayson Tice, Alexis Titzer-Pfingston, Thomas Tkacz, Jacob Wall and Tiffany Wood.

County Commissioners Meet For Less Than A Minute

Meeting on the eve of the Primary Election, the Wabash County Board of Commissioners monday did not take action on any matters. The board did approve the routine payment of claims, and they adjourned. But that was it in a meeting that lasted around 45 seconds. Commissioner Tim Hocking is on the ballot Tuesday – though he is running unopposed in the primary. The board informally encouraged everyone to get out and vote.

First National Bank Donates To Uptown Amphitheater Project

This morning, First National Bank President Don Price presented a check to Mike Harris of the Market Street MTC group that is building a new stage for the Uptown Amphitheater in the 300 block of Market Street. 

Market Street MTC is a local, Illinois Not-For-Profit corporation and is leading the way both in fundraising efforts and coordination of construction.

While final stage details are being worked out, a fundraising goal of $20,000 has been set to complete phase one. The initial phase includes not only the stage structure and electrical service, but other portions of the Amphitheater yet to be completed. Those items include: touch up and multiple applications of sealer on the existing north wall mural, cleaning-caulking-priming and cost of paint to prepare the south wall for a second mural, and lighting on either side of the area over the tables.

Donations in any amount from organizations, businesses and individuals are being accepted. Checks may be made out to Market Street MTC and addressed to PO Box 305, Mt. Carmel, IL., 62863. 

NSDAR Celebrates 95th Anniversary

MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

DISTRICT VII----5-079-IL

THE Mount Carmel Chapter NSDAR meeting on delayed (snow) date of

March 17, 2018. to mark the 95th Anniversary  at Trinity United Methodist Church.  
To open Regent-Barbara Lant Easter welcomed guest and members.  Prayer

given by Sara Steckler Caddell-Chaplain.  All attending said PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE

FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The member and guest sang THE STAR

BANNER, ILLINOIS AND repeated THE AMERICAN CREED.  Regent-Barbar Lant Easter

welcomed attending OFFICERS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS NSDAR. Members of the attending

Chapters of NSDAR from Daniel Chapman NSDAR, Vienna,  Old Goschen Trial Chapter NSDAR,

Mt. Vernon, IL, Michael Hillegas Chapter NSDAR, Harrisburg,  Liberty Bell of the West NSDAR, Chester

and  Wabash Chapter NSDAR. Regent-Barbara Lant Easter give the information of the 95 years

of Mount Carmel Chapter NSDAR.  The Mount Carmel Chapter NSDAR displayed the original

MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER NSDAR CHARTER with all names of the first members  95 years ago.

One member Julia Ann Stein Greene, grandmother- Ella Harris Stine was a founding member

of the Mount Carmel Chapter NSDAR. Also displayed were the original Charter attendance,

information on first meeting,  scrapbooks of pictures and information

Thru the last 95 years. Closing prayer by Sara Steckler Caddell-Chaplin.  Hostess  Karen Cochran, LaDonna Blevins.

Judy Coleman, Martha Speir, Mary Lou Keener and Marica Singer served  from a beautiful cakes baked and

decorated with DAR Emblems by Marcia Hudson Woodcock, also cookies, fudge, mints, punch and coffee.

Beautiful center pieces with spring flowers by Karen Ruth Cochran. Hand crocheted butterflies by

Audrey Locke Hinderliter each guest was given a flower (Pansy),  Crocheted  butterfly and commemorative

Butterfly book mark.

Allendale Man Arrested For DUI

On 3/13/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested George E. Sanders, age 63, of Allendale, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop at Highway 1 & Poor Farm Road.  Sanders failed sobriety testing and was placed under arrest.  Sanders was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed and later released after the posting of bond. 

Woman Arrested For Driving While Revoked

On 3/14/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Karabeth Edmondson, age 38, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving While License Revoked following a traffic stop in the area of 9th & Mulberry Street.  Edmondson was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Edmondson was later released after the posting of bond. 

Mt. Carmel Man Jailed After Allegedly Hitting Truck With Bat

On 3/15/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Zachary A. Mathis, age 26, of Mt. Carmel, for Criminal Damage to Property following a complaint in the 600 block of Vine Street.  The complainant reported Mathis came to his residence and struck his 1974 Ford truck with a ball bat.  Mathis was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Mathis is being held pending a bond setting by a judge. 

Wabash County Jobless Rate 2nd Lowest In Southern Illinois In January

Wabash County had the second lowest southern Illinois unemployment rate in January according to figures released Thursday by the state’s department of employment security. The jobless rate stood at 4.3% in Wabash County, trailing only the 4.2% mark in White County for the lowest rate in the southern part of the state. The 4.3% rate was down slightly than the 4.4% rate in December and the 6.6% rate in January of last year. 

Unemployment decreased in all 21 counties in the Southern Region compared to one year-ago as area employers continued to show demand in Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Transportation and Warehousing, and Educational Services in January. Decreased hiring demand occurred in Public Administration and Accommodation-Food Services compared to January 2017.

Top occupations for hire included Truck Drivers, Registered Nurses, Retail Sales, Health Services Managers, Customer Service Representatives and Insurance Sales Agents.

While White County had the lowest January jobless rate, the highest in southern Illinois was Johnson County at 8%.

The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and seeking employment. A person who exhausts benefits, or is ineligible, still will be reflected in the unemployment rate if they actively seek work.

2nd Graders Look To Trap Leprechauns

Mrs. Cheesman and Mrs. Stanley’s class built Leprechaun Traps.  Kindergarten and First grade students came to visit.  The Second grade students did a fantastic job explaining how their trap worked.  Maybe they will catch a leprechaun yet!

Students in Miss Holden’s 2nd Grade class recently participated in Leprechaun Trap Home Challenge.  Students developed their own trap design and then created their version of a leprechaun trap.