After dominating the first four years of the Mt. Carmel Kiwanis Club Downhill Derby, Saturday's race will be the last one for the Wabash General Hospital Cardiac Attack car.
At tonight's WGH Board of Directors meeting, CEO Jay Purvis made the announcement saying "win, lose, or draw", the Cardiac Attack car will retire after this weekend's race down the hill on East 3rd Street.
Come out and see if any car can knock off the WGH car in their final attempt. Races start at 2pm Saturday.
On 04/23/18, at 2:04pm, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Mt. Carmel Police Department, stopped a 2007 Chevy Tahoe reference a reckless driving complaint from the Gibson Co. Sheriff's Office (IN). K9 Ace was requested for a free air narcotics sniff and alerted on the vehicle. Deputies and Officers discovered hypodermic syringes and an unknown substance. The driver, 25 year old Chelse Wilkinson, was taken into custody and charged with possession of hypodermic syringes. Wilkinson was released on a $150 cash bond. Further charges are pending.
On 04/22/18 at 121:13pm, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old Jered W. Wagner of Keensburg. Wagner had an active warrant for Burglary with bond being set at $3,000 cash. Wagner is accused of entering a building in the rural Keensburg area in the early morning hours on April 10th, with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Wagner remains in the Wabash County Jail.
On 04/21/18 at 1:43pm, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop at E 400 Rd. and Highway 1 for a traffic violation. A passenger in the vehicle, 29 year old Jessica Bilotta, of Mt. Carmel was taken into custody on an out of County warrant. Bilotta later posted a $375 cash bond.
On 04/20/18 at 7:01pm,. Wabash County Deputies stopped a black Pontiac for speeding on Highway 1 just south of Keensburg. During the stop K9 Roy was utilized for a free air narcotics sniff and alerted on the Pontiac. Subsequently deputies found approximately 46 grams of cannabis. The occupants of the vehicle advised they were headed to Carmi for a 4-20 party.
Taken into custody were 20 year old Ryan J. Weccele, Lynn E. Shiever 55 years old, and Eric Bryce Shiever, 20 all of Carmi. The trio have been charged with cannabis delivery a class 3 felony. Weccele and Eric Shiever posted $1000 cash bond and Lynn Shiever was released on her own recognizance
Eric Bryce Shiever, 20
Lynn E. Shiever 55 years old
20 year old Ryan J. Weccele
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.
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.
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
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
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.
