Mount Carmel Junior High School would like to congratulate the Aces of the Month. These students have been selected by MCJHS Staff as going above and beyond at the Junior High School. Congratulations go to 7th grade students, Michelle Banks & Emma Banks and 8th grade students, Caleb Stevenson & Elizabeth Kasinger. Great job students and keep it up!!!
A Long Journey To Ribberfest
Dani Joplin lives in Redmond, Oregon. That’s just slightly over 2,000 miles from her mom, octogenarian Lois McQuillin, a resident of Bradley, Illinois. While searching for some events to attend while visiting in Bradley, Dani came across Wabash Ribberfest on Facebook. The mother/daughter team traveled the 225 miles south to Mt. Carmel last Friday where they found Ribberfest Committee member Clare Kidd who showed them around the Market Street event. They were also given a tour of the community by former City Commissioner Jim Pfiester. According to Lois, both felt like Mt. Carmel was just about the friendliest community they had ever visited.
Photo: Clare Kidd, Lois McQuillin, Dani Joplin
Macaroni Ice Installs New Unit At 3rd & Walnut Streets
Crews have been busy at 3rd and Walnut Street recently preparing for the installation of a new Macaroni Ice unit. A ribbon cutting for the new business will be held this Friday with a grand opening planned for May 10th from noon to 2pm.
Allendale Students Of The Month For April 2018
Allendale School is proud to announce the April Students of the Month:
Front row - Karson Bray, Zoey Lofton, Logan Doerr, Landon Wilford
Back row - Holly Doerr, Alex Isaac, Abbey Westlake
FTA Warrant Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail
On 04/30/2018, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old Gregory A. Williams of Mt. Carmel on a failure to appear warrant. Mt. Carmel Police observed Williams in the 1000 block of Cherry Street and placed him under arrest. Williams was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $200.00.
20 Year Old Norris City Farmer Killed In Crash
ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:
WHAT: Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 141, east of Denium Road (Gallatin County)
WHEN: 04/29/2018, at approximately 8:18 pm
VEHICLES: White, 2003 Ford F150 Truck Red, Case 1030 Comfort King Tractor, towing a Disc Plow Gray, 2002 Chevrolet Truck, towing a Trailer
DRIVERS: Billy J. Karnes, Age 58, of Eldorado, Illinois (Ford Truck) Timothy R. Brinkley, Age 20, of Norris City, Illinois (Case Tractor / Deceased) Robert N. Waters, Age 41, of Omaha, Illinois (Chevrolet Truck)
PASSENGERS: Sandra C. Loyd, Age 35, of Omaha, Illinois
CAUSE: Remains under investigation.
TRANSPORTS: None
ROAD CONDITIONS: Open
PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, the driver of the 2003 Ford F150 truck, Billy J. Karnes, was eastbound on Illinois Route 141, east of Denium Road in Gallatin County, when for unknown reasons, he struck the rear of an eastbound disc plow, being towed by a Case Comfort King tractor, driven by Timothy R. Brinkley. Following impact, the Case tractor overturned. A 2002, gray Chevrolet truck, towing a trailer, driven by Robert N. Waters, was westbound on Illinois Route 141, and debris from the traffic crash caused damage to his vehicle.
Brinkley was pronounced deceased at the scene of the traffic crash. Karnes was transported to a regional hospital, via Air Evac, for treatment of injuries he sustained. Neither Waters, nor his passenger, Sandra C. Loyd, received any injuries as a result of the crash.
An ISP Crash Reconstruction Officer (CRO) has been assigned to assist with the crash investigation. ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the White County Sheriff’s Department, Norris City Police Department, Norris City Fire Department, Omaha Fire Department, New Haven Fire Department, Norris City First Responders, White County Ambulance, Transcare Ambulance, Air Evac, White County Coroner, and Cherry Street Automotive Towing Service.
CHARGES: None
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Open House Planned To Honor Tom Ford at The First National Bank
Tom Ford, Vice President and Loan Officer for The First National Bank of Allendale is retiring on May 11, 2018, after 45 years of serving the needs of area bank clients. A native of Allendale, Ford graduated from Southern Illinois University and enlisted in the military in March 1971. He was stationed at Fort Meyer, Virginia. There, he served in the U.S. Army’s Third Infantry Regiment, or more commonly known as “The Old Guard”. In 1973, Tom returned to the area and began his career with Production Credit Association. He was hired by Security Bank and Trust in 1976. Tom joined the lending staff at The First National Bank of Allendale on February 2, 2004. First National Bank President Don Price commented, “Tom has faithfully served the financial needs of area residents, and businesses throughout his career. His commitment to this community and countless hours spent in support of our military veterans should be recognized and greatly appreciated. We wish Tom all the best in his upcoming retirement.” An open house is planned to honor Tom on May 11 at the bank’s Mt. Carmel location from 10:00-2:00. Lunch will be served from 11:00-1:00.
Single vehicle accident nets arrest of Princeton man on DUI charge
On April 29, 2018, at 1:35 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle accident on US 41 near County Road 950 South. Sergeant John Fischer was dispatched to the area and located a Black 2005 GMC Pickup that had struck a guardrail. Upon approaching the vehicle Sgt. Fischer identified the driver as 30 year old Donald Collins Jr. of Princeton, and upon speaking with Mr. Collins Sgt. Fischer detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver. At that point Deputy Fischer began a roadside investigation that resulted in Mr. Collins being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Collins was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction and Operating a Motor Vehicle While a Habitual Traffic Violator. Mr. Collins remains in custody on a $750 bond.
Assisting Sgt. Fischer in his investigation was Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Disturbance call leads officers to arrest Princeton woman on multiple charges
On April 29, 2018, at 9:06 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 600 block of South Stout Street. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Austin Farrington began an investigation into the disturbance. During the investigation 44 year old Lisa Hunt was taken into custody after she was found to allegedly be in possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. At the conclusion of the investigation Ms. Hunt was transported to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office where she was charged with Battery resulting in bodily injury, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Resisting Law Enforcement. She remains in custody on a $750 bond.
Assisting Deputy Farrington in his investigation was Deputy U.B. Smith and Princeton Officer Lincoln Edwards.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law
Forgery/Theft Warrant Lands Baird In Jail
On 4/25/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Donald Scott Baird, age 47, of Mt. Carmel, for a Wabash County Warrant for Forgery/Theft. Baird was located in the 1300 block of North Mulberry Street. Baird was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $2000 cash bond.
