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)
Arrests Made in Break-In At LCS
On March 24th, 2018 the Wabash County Sheriff's Office was called to the Lancaster Christian School reference a break in. After forcing their way inside the Christian School, the offenders took a sum of cash and checks. K9 Roy was used for an article search to locate any items of evidentiary value around the perimeter of the building. A trooper with the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigations Unit also responded to process the scene.
On April 18th, 2018 two suspects were identified and interviews conducted. Following those interviews 23 year old Justin K. Prater, of Lancaster and 36 year old Joseph A. Stevens also of Lancaster were taken into custody. Both Prater and Stevens made court apperances today in Wabash County Circuit Court and charged with Burglary a Class 1 Felony. Bond has been set at $40,000 or 10%, $4,000 cash.
36 year old Joseph A. Stevens of Lancaster
23 year old Justin K. Prater, of Lancaster
2018 Wabash Ribberfest Schedule Released
Friday, April 27, 2018
4pm-10pm The Wine Garden @ Neikirk’s $5 for Two-Day Wristband-Free Wine Glass while they last-Must Be 21
5pm-9pm Ribberfest Welcome Center Schedules/Lost & Found/Questions Answered Free
5pm-10pm Backyard Team BBQ & Large Food Vendors Open
5pm-9pm Art At The Museum In the Wabash County Museum - Free Admission & People’s Choice Awards
6pm-9:30pm FREE Live Entertainment on the “Ribberfest Live” Main Stage
6:00pm-7:00pm - “Dave Parman” Folk & Rock Favorites
7:00pm-9:30pm - “Alaina Blake & Dylan Hawf” Traditional Folk & Bluegress
7:30pm-9:30pm Free Family Movie - “WONDER” (Open lot in the Center of the West Side of the 400 Block)
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9am-8pm Ribberfest Welcome Center Schedules/Lost & Found/Questions Answered Free
9am-8pm Backyard Team BBQ For Sale @ Select Vendors
9am-8pm Large Food Vendors offering a variety of menus (Some Serving Breakfast @ 6am)
10am-1pm Thunder on the Hilltop Benefit Run (Motorcycle)
10am-4pm Family Fun Area including Inflatables, Face Painting & More
11am-7pm Art At The Museum In the Wabash County Museum - Free Admission & People’s Choice Awards
Noon-3pm Dulcimer Friends Performance and Instruction @ Senior Center Open to Everyone
7am-3pm Smoke On The Wabash Backyard BBQ Competition
Noon-8pm FREE Live Entertainment on the “Ribberfest Live” Main Stage
12:00pm-2:30pm - “The Deciders” Delta Blues
3:00pm-5:00pm - “Bones Jugs” Folk & Swing
5:30pm-6:30pm - “Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole” Traditional Illinois French
6:30pm-8:00pm - “Creole Stomp” Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco & Swamp Pop/Blues
1pm-3pm Thunder On The Hilltop Motorcycle Show ($5 Entry Fee) 3pm - Winners Presentation-Main Stage
2pm-6pm Kiwanis “Wabash Cannonball Downhill Derby”
4-8pm The Wine Garden @ Neikirk’s $5 for Two-Day Wristband-Free Wine Glass while they last-Must Be 21
FREE PARKING – FREE ADMISSION – FREE ENTERTAINMENT For more information go to Facebook (Wabash Ribberfest), www.Ribberfest.com or call 618-263-2093
INDOT Work On SR 57 To Start Monday
PIKE/GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for State Road 57 between Oakland City and Petersburg beginning on or around Monday, April 30.
Contractors will begin restricting lanes on S.R. 57 both north and southbound from S.R. 64 to just under a half-mile south of S.R. 56. Crews will be working to patch, mill and resurface S.R. 57 for just over 12 miles. Motorists should expect to see traffic control devices including signage, flaggers and orange barrels and cones during the course of the project. Work is expected to last until late July or early August depending upon weather conditions.
Motorists should prepare for traffic delays. Leave extra time to get to your destination and do not drive distracted. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Domestic Issue Results In Arrest
4/18/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Frank E. Shoultz of Mt. Carmel after police were called to a domestic issue at 930 Chestnut Street. Police caught up to Shoultz in the 700 block of Walnut Street and when police tried to stop him, he took off running. Police were able to subdue Shoultz and place him under arrest. Shoultz was charged with resisting a peace officer, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of contraband in a penal institution after police located narcotic in the sole of shoes belonging to Shoultz. Shoultz was also cited for possession of cannabis. Shoultz was held pending the posting of bond.
Traffic Stop Leads To Various Charges
Mt. Camel Police Department arrested 23 year old Justin K. Prater of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1200 block of N. Walnut Street. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Prater was operating a motor vehicle on a suspended driver's license. Prater was arrested and charged with driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and he was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after police located a smoking device in his vehicle. Prater was held pending the posting of bond.
