Higher speed internet is coming to Wabash District 348 schools. At their monthly meeting last night, the school board approved a recommendation from district technology director Kevin Smith to go with a 5 year contract with Clearwave Communications. Smith said the new fiber optic service will triple the current speeds at the high school while other schools will experience similar improvements. While the cost of the service wasn’t revealed last night, board member Kyle Peach indicated the cost would be less than what the district is currently paying with New Wave Communications.
Water Tower Painting To Start Friday
From City Clerk Rudy Witsman: The water tower by the college is scheduled for paint and repair beginning Friday March 22nd so residents may notice a drop in their water pressure. The work is scheduled to last approximately 6 to 8 weeks depending on weather. Your patience is appreciated.
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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.
