WVC’S DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL WICKED WHEELS CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE, & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Mt. Carmel, IL – Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 7, 2018! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 10th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique Tractor Show! Whether you have a car, truck, motorcycle, antique tractor, or Jeep, you are invited to come out for a chance to win one of over 100 total prizes that will be awarded.

There will be trophies awarded in the following categories with SEVERAL CLASSES: CARS: Top Ten: Pre-1970; Top Ten: 1971-2000; Top Ten: 2001-2010; Top Ten: 2011-Present; JEEPS: Top Five; TRUCKS: Top Ten; MOTORCYCLES: Top Five; and TRACTORS: Top Four. Specialty trophies also awarded in: Best in Show, Instructor’s Choice, Best Sounding Engine, Best Rat Rod, and Club Participation.

If you are a car or tractor enthusiast, this show is a must-see! The Show will be held in WVC’s Main Hall parking lot/front lawn, and show hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration will run 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. There will be food and fun for all ages; a bounce-house for children; and vendors will be on site. Air conditioning area available.

Registration fee is $10.00 per entry, and pre-registration will be accepted until July 6, 2018. The first 100 registered vehicles will receive a dash plaque. Admission for spectators will be free.

Mt. Carmel’s Fire Department will be raising money for “Shop with a Fireman” by providing the food. The Diesel Club will be making homemade ice cream and will also be hosting a 50/50 drawing, so come out and support this great cause!! Enjoy the day with great cars, great weather, and great people!

Registration forms may be obtained by contacting Scott Balding, 618-263-5191; Eric Scheller, 618-263-5193; or Nina Wall, 618-263-5195, at Wabash Valley College, or by emailing Scott at baldings@iecc.edu, Eric at schellere@iecc.edu, or Nina at walln@walln@iecc.edu.

WVC LIBRARY OFFERS FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER READING & SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

Mt. Carmel, IL – The Wabash Valley College Library will be offering their Summer Reading & Science program for children going into grades 1-4 in the Fall. Program dates are July 9, 10, 11, and 12, with two sessions offered each day at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Exploring WVC” and will involve students in WVC programs and allow the children to explore the campus. Programs will be offered in the fields of History, Agriculture, and Radio/TV by professors in those fields. Sessions will begin and end each day in the Library with non-fiction story time. A $10.00 per child fee with a family maximum of $20.00 will be charged. Group sizes are limited, so register early! Registration deadline is June 29. To register online, go to www.iecc.edu/wvc/lrc or stop by the WVC Library to register in person. Questions can be directed to Sandy Craig at craigs@iecc.edu or 618-263-5097.

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SPRING SEMESTER HONORS LIST

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its Honors List for Spring Semester 2018. To be eligible for the CEO’s Honors List, a student must have a GPA of 3.90-4.0 based on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for at least twelve (12) semester hours for the Spring Semester. Students on the CEO’s Honors List include: ALBION: Elizabeth Garland, Kaitlyn Hnetkovsky, Makayla Shaw; ALLENDALE: Vy Hoang Nguyen; BARNHILL: Kristina Major; CISNE: Janet Billington; CROSSVILLE: Anthony Blankenberger; FAIRFIELD: Donnita Scott; GRAYVILLE: Madison Ferreira, Kaylea Hout, Gavin Martin, Thomas Potter; LAWRENCEVILLE: Cailyx Ice, Shayla Lockhart, Serina Sechrest; MARSHALL: Brandi Boden; MOUNT CARMEL: Austin Beavers, Lilly Benedict, Justin Berberich, Theresa Coleman, Katherine Embry, Alexander Gaines, Kracell Guard, Holly Hawkins, Abygail Hicks, Mackenzie Jackson, Zachary Kemper, Chloe McIntire, Shelby McKnight, Taylor Miles, Joseph Molstad, Jade Montgomery, Crystal Mossberger, Christian Oliver, Jessica Reynolds, Emma Robinson, Brooke Salhani, Miranda Saltsgaver, Tyson Scheumann, Ivy Shehorn, Haley Shewmake, Maximum Smock, Tien Tran, Nina Wall, Cameron Whaley, Megan Wheeler, Julia Whittler, McKenna Zimmerman; MT. ERIE: Sommer Atteberry; NEWTON: Jeremy Herman; NOBLE: Luke Shan; OLNEY: Matthew Herman, Derek Ochs; ROBINSON: Katelyn Hatfield; ST. FRANCISVILLE: Tina Long; SUMNER: Susan Boren; WEST SALEM: Jacey Schwarzlose, Caitlynn Summerfield; WILLOW HILL: Adriana Reis; EVANSVILLE, IN: Brandon Nance, Erin Niederhaus, Timothy Peterson; MT. VERNON, IN: Austin Sailer, Kyle Lang; OWENSVILLE, IN: Lindi Roesch; POSEYVILLE, IN: Nolan Gibbs; PRINCETON, IN: Kaylee Epperson.

To be eligible for the President’s Honors List, the student must earn a GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 on a 4.0 scale and must have been enrolled for at least twelve (12) hours for the Spring Semester. Students on the President’s Honors List include: BELLMONT: Derek Sutton; BRIDGEPORT: Dylan Pentell; CARMI:

Ashley Youngman; CISNE: Marissa Spitzner; ENFIELD: Andrew Julian; GRAYVILLE: Haley Brown; LAWRENCEVILLE: Blaize Kimmell; MOUNT CARMEL: Keri Ankenbrandt, Chelsey Boulb, Megan Eder, Dana Fancher, James Fullerton, Brittany Hiatt, Alex Mason, Tasha McGee, Gorvanice Mercado, Kathryn Migliarese, Destinee Miles, Paul Perez Marquez, Dalton Shoemake, Justin Spear, Taylor Waggoner; NEWTON: Jo McGlothlin; NOBLE: Tyler Buerster, Blake Rogers; OBLONG: Tiffany Ferguson; OLNEY: Issac Crabtree; SUMNER: Devin Brian; WEST SALEM: Marla Swartzbaugh; FORT BRANCH, IN: Emma Helfert; OWENSVILLE, IN: Rachel Byrns; PRINCETON, IN: Tyler Marshall.

The Dean’s Honors List includes those students with a GPA of 3.50 to 3.74 based on a 4.0 scale who have been enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours for the Spring Semester. Students named to the Dean’s Honors List include: ALLENDALE: Christian Carwile; BRIDGEPORT: Allisen Rhinehart, Shelby Smith; CISNE: Mitchell Levi; FAIRFIELD: Kenlee Bramlet; MOUNT CARMEL: Wesley Adams, Marie Akolly, Jonathan Allen, Ronald Allen, Madison Bauer, Ashley Baumgart, Olivia Bemont, Katherine Brink, Dylan Burris, Paige Byrd, Krista Cheesman, Anthony Christian, Morgan Combs, Thu Dinh, Dylan Frerking, Richard McFall, Austin Moralis, Noah Myers, Ryan O’Connell, Daxton Peach, Jacob Perry, Miguel Rivera, Michael Scheinost, Blake Stipp, Alex Stoneberger, Dakota Swatsley, Evan Thread, Andrea Trusty, Mason Vinyard, Samuel Wilson, Hunter Wolfe, Austin Woods; MT. ERIE: Dalen Stopher; NEWTON: Colin Ochs; NOBLE: Garrett Williams; OLNEY: Lucas Lambird, Tristan Range; SALEM: Zachary Rose; ST. FRANCISVILLE: Jeffry Siegle; HUNTINGBURG, IN: Levi Hoffman; NEW HARMONY, IN: Glen Alexander; OWENSVILLE, IN: Alyssa Bright; PATOKA, IN: Thomas Cook; POSEYVILLE, IN: Noah Gries; PRINCETON, IN: Millien Regis.

INJURING A POLICE OFFICER LANDS A MT. CARMEL WOMAN IN JAIL

06/18/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Hailey J. Hoehn of Mt. Carmel after police were called to Wabash General Hospital reference a disorderly person.   Hoehn was acting in a disorderly manner and when she was being arrested she became combative with the officers.  During the struggle with Hoehn, one of the officers sustained a minor injury that resulted in treatment at Wabash General.  Hoehn was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with resisting arrest and aggravated battery.  Hoehn is being held pending the posting of bond.  

No Seat Belt Leads To Missouri Man's Trip To Jail

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 22 year old Christopher D. Rich of Clinton, Missouri after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police for not wearing a seat belt.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Rich was driving on a suspended driver's license.  Rich was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with driving while his license was suspended.  Rich posted $150.00 cash bond and was released.

Driving Revoked Results In Allendale Man's Arrest

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Jonathan E. Riley of Allendale after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Riley was operating the motor vehicle on a revoked driver's license.  Riley was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  Riley was released after posting $150.00 cash  bond.  

Indy Man Faces Various Charges After Mt. Carmel Traffic Stop

Mt. Carmel Police arrested 42 year old Ross D. Fane of Indianapolis, Indiana after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police Department.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Fane was driving on a suspended driver's license.  Police were notified that Fane was wanted on a failure to appear warrant out of Lawrence County and a Federal drug trafficking warrant out of Indianapolis.  Fane was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and he was served the two warrants.  Fane is being held in the Wabash County Jail pending the setting of bond.

Husband & Wife Arrested For Domestic Battery

06/19/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested a couple on domestic battery charges after police were called to 510 W. 1st Street.  Police were told that Chad M. Covalt, age 30, and his wife, Ashley N. Covalt, age 28, were in a physical altercation inside of their residence.  Police arrested both subjects and transported them to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged with domestic battery.  Both are being held pending the posting of bond.  

City Council Looks To Address Lambert Drive Drainage Issue

The Mt. Carmel City Council has pledged to help a local resident find a solution to a drainage issue caused by a neighbor. Shirley Graetz lives at 8 Lambert Drive and she told the council Monday that her neighbor has aimed their downspout toward her property. Last week’s heavy rains caused much of Graetz’s property to flood and she is trying to protect the integrity of her home’s foundation from all of the water.  Street Commissioner Eric Ikemire said he and street superintendent Dave Easter would look into the issue to see if there was anything that could be done to alleviate the problem.

Senior Citizens Center To Undergo Name Change

What’s in a name? That’s what Mt. Carmel officials are trying to figure out when it comes to the Wabash County Senior Citizens Center. Commissioner Joe Judge reported at Monday’s City Council meeting that efforts are being made to boost lunch attendance at the senior center. But an issue preventing more people from eating there may be in the name of the center itself…

With that in mind, Judge said beginning July 1st, a name change will take place and the Wabash County Senior Citizens will be known as the WC Cafeteria and Senior Center. Judge unveiled a new logo that will be placed on the doors of the center beginning next month. He said the change results from conversations with many of the center’s patrons.