07/19/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Cory J. Walker of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant. Police located Walker in the 600 block of Copp Avenue and placed him under arrest. Police transported Walker to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the $200.00 cash bond warrant. Walker was released after posting bond.
Farmers Crossing Fingers For Rain This Weekend
Rain is in the forecast today through the weekend and farmers locally are crossing their fingers that we do in fact see some showers. In fact, certified crop advisor Mike Wilson of Wabash Valley Service Company says a lot is riding on this weekend’s forecast….
Wilson said most areas right now have a perfect stand of corn, thanks in large part to today’s genetics.
Albion Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
07/15/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 37 year old Burrell D. McDonald of Albion after he was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Burrell was operating the 2004 Hyundai on a suspended driver's license. Burrell was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while license is suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. McDonald was held pending the posting of bond.
Woman Picked Up On Deceptive Practice Warrant
07/17/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 38 year old Michael L. Jones of Mt. Carmel. Jones was arrested after the arresting officer noticed her standing outside of her residence in the 1900 block of Cherry Street. The arresting officer knew Jones was wanted on a Wayne County deceptive practice warrant. Jones was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of bond.
Hiding In Trunk Doesn't Help Mt. Carmel Woman Avoid Arrest
07/18/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested two individuals after the vehicle they were in was stopped by the MCPD Officers. The arresting officer reported seeing 33 Hugh B. Beath, age 33, of Mt. Carmel operating a motor vehicle in the area of 9th and Cherry Street. The arresting officer knew the suspect was driving on a suspended driver's license and initiated a vehicle stop. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Beath had a female in the trunk of the vehicle. The female was identified as 30 year old Nicole I. Kimpling of Mt. Carmel. Kimpling was hiding in the truck because she was wanted on failure to appear warrants out of Lawrence County and Knox County. Both subjects were transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of bond. Beath was charged with driving while license is suspended, obstructing justice, and he was cited for possession of cannabis. Kimpling was charged with obstruction of justice, cited for possession of cannabis, and she was served the two warrants.
Hugh B. Beath, age 33, of Mt. Carmel
MCPD Charges Haubstadt Motorist & Passenger
07/19/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Nathan M. Owen of Haubstadt, Indiana after the vehicle he was driving was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Owen was diving on a suspended driver's license. Owens was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while license is suspended, improper display of registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Owens was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond. A passenger in the vehicle, Heather L. Dudley, age 34, of Mt. Carmel was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and was released.
IECC Board Notes
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges’ Board of Trustees approved the updated Technology Plan for FY2019 through FY2021 at the regular meeting Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel. The Plan was developed by the Technology Committee and establishes a blueprint that sets forth IECC’s Information Technology vision, its strategic directions, and the action plans for supporting the academic experience of students and strengthening the educational mission of faculty and staff.
Trustees approved the revision of the Tobacco Free and Smoke Free policy.
Updates to the 2018-2019 IECC Catalog were reviewed and approved for publication.
The board adopted the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for the counties of Crawford, Richland, Wabash and Wayne.
The Board approved a report on compliance with Drug Free Schools and Campus
Regulations. The Board certified that the district has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. IECC’s 2018 biennial review identified recommendations which will maintain the effectiveness of the program by regular review and update to IECC’s website to ensure the accuracy and availability of information pertinent to alcohol, drugs, treatment and resources.
In an effort to continually focus on the quality, cost and need of its academic programs, the Board reviewed and approved the District’s 2018 Program Review Report.
An affiliation agreement was approved with the Office of Dr. Bachar Malek for the Certified Medical Assistant Program at Lincoln Trail College.
Approval was given for an emergency repair to replace the heat exchanger on an HVAC unit at Olney Central College.
The Board approved an articulation agreement between Illinois Eastern Community Colleges and the University of Southern Indiana located in Evansville, Indiana. The agreement is for the Graphic Arts and Design Program.
Existing athletic training services agreements were extended with Crawford Memorial Hospital for athletic training services to Lincoln Trail College and to Wabash General Hospital for athletic training services to Wabash Valley College and Frontier Community College. Each of the colleges are required to provide athletic training services that are consistent with requirements set by the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act.
Board members John Brooks and Gary Carter were reappointed to the Board Audit Committee. The committee is charged with oversight of the District’s annual audit.
Anna Bunting was employed as Manager of Food Services at Wabash Valley College, effective July 18, 2018.
Kathryn Sutton was employed as Custodian/Groundskeeper at Frontier Community College, effective July 23, 2018.
Juliana Pickford was employed as a nursing instructor, effective August 9, 2018.
Resignation ratifications were approved for Ashlee Spannagel, Program Director of Grants
& Compliances at the District Office, effective July 20, 2018, Tim Gallion, Upward Bound Counselor, located at Lincoln Trail College, effective August 22, 2018, and Hayley Kirkham, Upward Bound Counselor, located at Lincoln Trail College, effective August 25, 2018.
Next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at Frontier Community College, Fairfield, Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Votes To Build New Sidewalk On West Side Of Oak Street
The new Oak Street sidewalk from 3rd to 9th Street will be built on the west side of the street as originally designed. Two weeks ago, local businessman Rick Andrews complained to the council that constructing the sidewalk on the west side would pose a safety hazard for large trucks visiting his two businesses in that area. But last night, city clerk Rudy Witsman said he had spoken to Mt. Carmel Public Utility officials about relocating several poles on the east side of the street….
In addition, if any of the soil on the former Snap On Tools property is contaminated, the city would also be responsible for paying for the clean up. Commissioner Eric Ikemire said because of the unknown costs to the city, he supported keeping the sidewalk on the west side. The vote to do so was unanimous.
A view of the east side of Oak Street and the power poles that the city council decided would be too costly to relocate.
District #348 School Board Raises Pay To Play Fee; Sets Family Cap
After voting last month to resume paying for the transportation for athletes and band members, the Wabash District 3-48 school board has approved fee increases in the pay to play policy. At last night’s monthly meeting, the school board increased the per sport fee $25 to $100 with a $200 per athlete cap, and a $500 district-wide family cap for both junior high and high school athletes and band members. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer explained the thinking behind the numbers…
Board president Tim Schuler said he hoped the district finances would continue to improve to the point that the fees could be revisited again next year. Former Superintendent Tim Buss proposed doing away with the pay to play fees in March, but the board repeatedly tabled making a decision until last night’s meeting, which was Bleyer’s first as superintendent. Bleyer said the increased fees would generate about $5,000 in revenue that would help to offset the cost of reassuming the transportation of athletes and band members.
School Board member Kyle Peach (L) confers with District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer prior to Monday's board meeting.
Mt. Carmel Crime Of The Week
The Crime Of The Week as released by MCPD.
