Vote YES On WGH Ballot Referendum

When Wabash County voters go to the polls Tuesday, they’ll find a question at the end of the ballot regarding Wabash General Hospital.

The question relates to WGH’s ability to purchase property outside of Wabash County, which is now prohibited by state mandate. WGH CEO Jay Purvis has been making the rounds to local groups explaining the ballot question by beginning each presentation saying that taxes will not be increased in any way by the referendum. He talked with us about the specifics of the referendum and what it entails….

Mt. Carmel Man Picked Up On FTA Warrant

10/26/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Austin M. Knust of Mt. Carmel after police observed him walking in the area of 2nd and Poplar Street.  The arresting officer knew that Knust was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.  Knust was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond.  

Barking Dog Leads To FTA Arrest

10/28/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Cory J. Walker of Mt. Carmel of Mt. Carmel after police responded to the 600 block of Copp Street in reference to a barking dog.  Police located the barking dog at 627 Copp Avenue.  Police knew that Walker lived at this residence and that he had a failure to appear warrant out of Wabash County.  Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond.

Golconda Man Picked Up On Drug Charge On Market Street

10/28/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 63 year old Danny J. Martin of Golconda after police were called to the 300 block of N. Market Street in reference to possible drug activity.  Police located Martin and another subject sitting along the wall at 321 N. Market Street.  Police advised that Martin had suspected hydrocodone pills in his sock and that he admitted to providing a female one of his pills.  Martin was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance.  Martin was held pending the posting of bond.  MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office.

Possible Burglary Investigation Leads To Traffic Charges Against Mt. Carmel Man

10/29/2018 -Mt. Carmel Police arrested 55 year old John W. Clancy of Mt. Carmel after police conducted an investigative stop on a vehicle in the 400 block of Oak Street.  Police were investigating a possibly burglary and the vehicle Clancy was driving matched the description given by the witness.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Clancy was driving on a suspended driver's license.  Clancy admitted to being at the residence where the suspected burglary took place but denied taking anything.  Police arrested Clancy and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he was cited for driving while license is suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  Police were unable to determine if a burglary actually occurred at the residence so no charges were filed in regards to that complaint. 

Driving Suspended Leads To Arrest

10/29/2018 -Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 year old Taylir M. Reel of Mt. Carmel after police stopped her in the 500 block of Vine Street.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Reel was operating a motor vehicle on a suspended driver's license.  Reel was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while license is suspended.  Reel was held pending the posting of bond.

Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested On Various Charges

10/29/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 19 year old Gloria M. Weir of Mt. Carmel after police were notified of possibly drug activity in the 400 block of W. 3rd Street.  Police located Weir and other subjects standing next to a parked vehicle.  Police reported seeing narcotic equipment in the vehicle.  It was reported that Weir took responsibility for the items.  A further search was conducted and police located suspected methamphetamine.  Weir was transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and illegal use of property in relationship to methamphetamine.  Weir is being held pending the posting of $2,000 cash.  

Violating OP Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail

10/30/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 33 year old Matthew R. Howard of Mt. Carmel on a warrant charging him with violation of an order of protection.  Howard is accused of contacting a protected person named in an order of protection.  Police went to the home of Howard and placed him under arrest.  Howard was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $1000.00 cash bond.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested After Incident On Walnut Street

10/30/2018- Mt. Carmel Police arrested 25 year old Tyler L. Wade of Mt. Carmel after police were notified that he was at 1230 N. Walnut Street.  Wade had previously been barred from the property and told not to return.  Before the police arrived on scene, Wade had walked over to the Mt. Carmel Elementary School.  Wade was placed into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of bond.

Made Up Theft Story Lands Bellmont Woman In Jail

10/30/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Leanna D. McClanahan of Bellmont on a felony disorderly conduct warrant out of Wabash County.  McClanahan is charged with disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred on 09/21/2018.  On that date McClanahan informed Mt. Carmel Police that while she was walking in the 600 block of Market Street a male subject came up from behind her and stole her money.  McClanahan told police that she was slammed to the ground and the suspect left on a bicycle.  During the investigation it was discovered that she made the story up in hopes that a local church would provide her with the same amount of money she reported stolen.  McClanahan was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $500.00 cash bond.