11/26/2018-Mt. Carmel Police responding to a disturbance in the 300 block of W. 5th Street resulted in the arrest of 23 year old Addasyn G. Wallbaum of Mt. Carmel. Police investigating the disturbance came into contact with Wallbaum and discovered that she was wanted on a White County failure to appear warrant. Wallbaum was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was held pending the posting of $375.00 cash bond.
Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested On Meth Charge
11/26/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 32 year old Susan M. Askren of Mt. Carmel after police stopped her walking on Railroad Street. Police received information that Askren was in possession of a narcotic. Police located her and a search of her person resulted in officers finding suspected methamphetamine. Askren was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Askren was held pending the posting of bond.
FTA Warrant Leads To Various Charges For Mt. Carmel Woman
11/27/2018 -Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 year old Caitlin A. Burke of Mt. Carmel after she was stopped in the 300 block of Market Street. Police stopped Burke due to a failure to appear warrant that was issued for her arrest. Burke was placed into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was cited for driving while license is suspended and failure to secure a child under the age of 8. A MCPD Officer then served Burke the Wabash County warrant. Burke was held pending the posting of $350.00 cash bond.
Princeton Man Arrested By MCPD For DUI
11/27/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 60 year old Lyndon P. Abran of Princeton on suspicion of DUI after he was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police. According to the police report, Abran was stopped in the 800 block of Walnut Street after committing a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was suspected that Abran was driving under the influence. Abran was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with DUI and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Abran was held pending the posting of bond.
Wabash District #348 November Personnel Matters
Here are the personnel moves made by the District #348 school board at their November meeting.
Two Reappointed to WGH Foundation Board
At their monthly meeting last night, the Wabash General Hospital board of directors made two reappointments to the WGH Foundation Board of Directors. Bob Bethards and Kate Ackerman were reappointed to new terms on the foundation board. Another foundation board member, Sandra Ward, did not seek reappointment to a new term.
Antibiotics Can't Kill The Common Cold
SPRINGFIELD –Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infections. However, antibiotics are often used when they should not, which can cause them to stop working. Up to 50 percent of all prescribed antibiotics are not needed or are not effective as prescribed. Each year in the United States, at least two million people become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and at least 23,000 die.[1]
“Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them,” said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “Antibiotic resistant bacteria are much deadlier and more difficult to treat. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can cause side effects such as rashes, nausea, diarrhea, yeast infections, and dizziness. It can also lead to antibiotic resistance, one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health.”
To help stop the misuse of antibiotics, IDPH is leading the statewide Precious Drugs & Scary Bugs Campaign to promote appropriate antibiotic use in doctors’ offices. During Antibiotic Awareness Week, IDPH urges people to educate themselves, their families, and their communities about antibiotic resistance. Improving the way health care providers prescribe antibiotics, and how people take them, will help fight antibiotic resistance. Preventing antibiotic resistance will help ensure these lifesaving drugs will continue to work in the future.
Antibiotics do not work on viruses, such as those that cause colds, flu, or runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green. And taking antibiotics will not make you feel better if you have a virus. Antibiotics are only needed for treating infections caused by bacteria, but even some bacterial infections get better without antibiotics, including many sinus infections and some ear infections.
How you can help prevent antibiotic resistance:
Ask your health care provider if there are other steps you can take to feel better without using an antibiotic.
Do not ask for antibiotics when your health care provider thinks you do not need them.
Take the antibiotics exactly as your health care professional tells you.
Stay up to date on your recommended vaccines to help prevent illness.
Wash your hands regularly to stop the spread of disease.
Do I need an antibiotic?
YES MAYBE NO
Bacteria Bacteria or Virus Virus
Strep Throat Bronchitis Flu
Tuberculosis Ear Infection Colds
Whooping Cough Sinus Infection Sore Throat
Urinary Tract Infection
Lincoln's death & Cubs' 2016 World Series win lead the list of top moments in Illinois history
SPRINGFIELD – Events of deep sorrow and tremendous joy – the funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series victory – top the list of unforgettable moments chosen by voters in the final Illinois Top 200 category.
They were followed by Illinois becoming the first state to ratify the constitutional amendment ending slavery and by Lewis and Clark starting their famous expedition to the west. The historic debates between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas came in at No. 5 in the online voting.
Lincoln’s 1865 assassination shocked the whole country, but the loss was especially painful in his home state. Hundreds of thousands of people filed by his casket when he lay in state in Chicago and Springfield. Others lined up alongside railroad tracks to see the car carrying his body to its final resting place in Springfield.
The second spot on the list goes to the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series after a record-breaking 108 years of disappointment and frustration. The celebration afterward brought millions of people together.
“The range of events on this list is incredible. It includes expanded civil rights, exploration of the continent and the atom, and two great moments in Lincoln’s life,” said Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “Of course, it also includes tragedies like Lincoln’s death, but all of it is part of the state’s fascinating history.”
The Top 200 project allowed Illinoisans to vote on the state’s most inspiring leaders, greatest inventions, top businesses and much more. By choosing a top 10 in 20 different categories, voters produced a list of the 200 most amazing things about Illinois, just in time for the state’s 200th birthday on Dec. 3.
Here are the most unforgettable moments chosen in online voting:
Mourning Lincoln – Nobody knew Abraham Lincoln better than his fellow Illinoisans. When he was killed, the state went into mourning and then welcomed him back to rest forever in Springfield’s Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Victorious Cubs – When the Cubs finally managed to win a World Series, much of the state went wild. Millions (just how many millions is a subject of debate) lined the parade route or gathered at Grant Park for the official celebration.
Ending Slavery – President Lincoln and his congressional allies passed the 13th Amendment on Jan. 31, 1865. The very next day, Illinois became the first state to ratify the amendment, which officially ended slavery.
Lewis and Clark – The Lewis and Clark expedition began from a base in Illinois. The explorers spent the winter of 1803-4 near Wood River, where they prepared their troops and equipment, and then started west on May 14, 1804.
Lincoln-Douglas Debates – When Lincoln faced Stephen Douglas in an 1858 Senate race, they held seven debates around the state. The debates put Lincoln on the path to the White House and set a new standard for political discourse.
Women Voting – In 1913 Illinois became the first state east of the Mississippi River to let women vote. But it was a limited right at first. Women could vote for president and for local offices but not for state offices or Congress.
Obama Elected – Barack Obama addressed the nation from Grant Park after winning the presidency. Some 240,000 people attended, and millions more watched on TV. For friends and foes alike, it was a remarkable moment.
World’s Fair – The World's Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus arriving in the Americas. It was a huge success, with a profound influence on architecture, the arts and Chicago’s image.
The Nuclear Age – Chicago Pile-1, the world’s first nuclear reactor, went into operation on Dec. 2, 1942. It produced about half a watt for less than five minutes but paved the way for the atomic bomb and nuclear power plants.
(tie) Blagojevich Arrested – On Dec. 9, 2008, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested for extortion, demanding campaign donations in exchange for state services and trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat. He was removed from office on Jan. 29.
(tie) Native Americans Leave – Unable to stop a flood of settlers, the Ottawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi gave up all their Illinois land in the 1833 Treaty of Chicago. They performed one last war dance two years later, then left for good.
The nominees who did not make the top 10 were the 1968 Democratic National Convention; Al Capone being convicted of tax evasion; the “Black Sox” scandal; the 1894 Pullman strike; Mormons being driven out of Illinois in 1846; Illinois voters rejecting slavery; the “Liberty Bell of the West” ringing in Kaskaskia; the strange flood in downtown Chicago; and Harold Washington being elected mayor of Chicago.
The Illinois Top 200 is a joint initiative of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, The (Springfield) State Journal-Register and the Illinois Bicentennial Commission.
The presidential library and museum uses a combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship to immerse visitors in Lincoln’s life and times. For more information, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov. You can follow the ALPLM on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT ILLINOIS BICENTENNIAL
On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union. The Illinois Bicentennial is a yearlong celebration of what has been BORN, BUILT & GROWN in the state and a reminder of why we are #IllinoisProud. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the celebration by visiting www.illinois200.com and using the hashtag #IllinoisProud. Partners and event and project managers planning activities in 2018 can apply to become an official part of Illinois Bicentennial by visiting the PARTICIPATE page at www.illinois200.com.
CHRISTMAS GALA TO BE PRESENTED AT WVC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
The Wabash Valley College Community Choir will return to the Brubeck Theatre stage to open this year’s Christmas Concert Showcase at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2. Gary Hargett, with Alison Dudley as accompanist, will direct this outstanding choral group which will present traditional seasonal favorites. Also to be featured will be a second-act variety show of talented artists and actors.
Members of the Choir include: Soprano: Nancy Atchison, Pat Cotsakis, Claudia Dant, Jessica Moore, Jeanne Thread, Mary Wonzik; Alto: Victoria Bayne, Diana Daniel, Sue Schmidt, Jeanne Tennis, Eudine Tyler, Jamey Walston; Tenor: Shirley Goodman, Brenda Marriott, Joe Thompson; Bass: George Beckerman, John Clancy, Dub Dallas. The audience will be entertained with a variety of Christmas favorites, including: We Need A Little Christmas, It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, It’s Wonderful, Christmas Is, Jingle-Bell Rock with Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, Masters In This Hall, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Let’s Go Caroling. The audience will be invited to join in on some verses of several carols, including: O Come, All Ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, In The Bleak Midwinter, I Wonder As I Wander, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, How Great Our Joy, and Angels We Have Heard on High, followed by I’ll Be Home For Christmas.
Following an Intermission, a Variety Show featuring talented local artists and actors will continue to entertain the audience. Following a Welcome by Bill Easton, the talented Fowler Children String Ensemble, featuring Anna Fowler on Piano, Luke Fowler on Cello, and Emily Fowler on Violin, will present Silent Night, followed by Away In A Manger, featuring Emily Fowler on Harp and Anna Fowler on Harp. A Reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” will be presented by Bill Easton, followed by Gary Hargett with Piano Solo of Snow, Reindeer & Santa Medley and Hallelujah Joy Medley. Otis Jeffries, accompanied by Alison Dudley, will present Mary, Did You Know? and A Candle Song. Wrapping up the Christmas Gala will be the talented Dennis Stroughmatt, with his children Raegan and Arielle Stroughmatt.
This is a concert the entire family will want to attend. Tickets are $6 and are available at seatonc@iecc.edu, or by calling 618-263-5124. Tickets also will be available at the door. Patron Passes will be honored.
13 Cited For Seat Belt Infractions During ISP Enforcement Patrol
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wabash and Edwards Counties during November. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.
Violations Enforcement Activity
Safety Belt Citations 13
Child Restraint Citations 0
Total Citations 13
Total Written Warnings 13
Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by focusing on those who ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply “buckle up!” This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
