Brody Peach Honored As Hometown Hero

It was a good weekend in Mt. Carmel as the Christmas season was officially ushered in, but there was no better feeling than Saturday evening right before the parade started. That’s when Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan presented a Hometown Hero medal to 10-year-old Brody Peach….

Brody was the young man who found the missing 2-year girl in October in the Mesa Lake area. Morgan said there were approximately 100 people looking for the little girl and without Brody’s help, it’s hard to say how long the search would have taken and what the shape the girl would have been in.

 So how does it feel to be a Hometown Hero?...

Brody was the special guest you may have seen in Morgan’s vehicle during the parade.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DEREK MORGAN

WVC WARRIORS COLLECTING “TOYS FOR TOTS”

Make A Child Smile This Christmas!” The Wabash Valley College Warriors are collecting donations for “Toys for Tots!” All toys will be donated to children in our local community. New, unopened toys may be dropped off at the WVC Financial Aid Office through December 7, or you may bring a donation to the WVC-Shawnee basketball games on Saturday, December 8 and receive free admission to the games.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT WVC! GIFTS FOR ALL AGES!

Teachers of the Youth Club & Small World at Wabash Valley College invite the public to come to Room 121 in Main Hall for unique gifts for sale for the entire family! Come see the gift sets, crafts, and more! This will be open from 10-4, December 3-12 while supplies last. Some items will also be for sale in the Brubeck Theatre Lobby from 4-5 p.m. on December 5. Proceeds go to Teachers of Youth Club and Small World.

There will also be a “Giving Tree” in the hall of Small World and the Red Café for a family in need in the Mt. Carmel area. Take a card and return the items under the tree!

Reserve Your Time Now To Ring Bells For Operation Share

This Thursday is the deadline to register for the toy distribution for the Christmas phase of Operation Share. The program is a joint venture of the Wabash County Ministerial Association and WADI and Reverend Kevin McGinnis says a good part of funding comes from the holiday bell ringing campaign…known as Change to Spare for Operation Share…

 And if you’d like to ring bells for Operation Share, McGinnis said there are plenty of opportunities…

McGinnis stressed that 100% of the funds collected stay in Wabash County. To schedule a bell ringing time, you can call McGinnis at 240-6243.

Missouri Man Picked Up On FTA Warrant

12/03/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old Daeshawn D. Williams of Columbia, Missouri after police stopped a vehicle where Williams was a passenger.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Williams was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant.  Williams was arrested and during the arrest it was discovered that he was in possession of brass knuckles.  Williams was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and police served him the FTA warrant.  

Two Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges

12/02/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested a couple on domestic battery charges after police were called to 1230 N. Walnut Street in reference to a disturbance.  Police spoke with 24 year old Elizabeth Swanson and 23 year old Daniel L. Dudley.  Both subjects reportedly struck each other inside of their residence while children were present.  Both subjects were transported to the Wabash County Jail where they were charged with domestic battery.  Both are being held pending the setting of bond.

St. Francisville Pair Arrested On Meth & Other Charges

12/02/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested two St. Francisville residents after their vehicle was stopped by Mt. Carmel Police.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that the driver, 55 year old David T. Bearden, was wanted on a Knox County Probation Violation warrant.  Bearden was arrested for the warrant and during his arrest it was discovered that he was in possession of suspected methamphetamine.  Bearden was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving while license is suspended, unlawful display of registration, and operating uninsured motor vehicle.  The passenger was identified as 61 year old Sheree L. Mullis.  Mullis was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance.  Both subjects are being held in the Wabash County Jail.

Suspended License Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

12/02/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 36 year old Michael S. Keneipp of Mt. Carmel after he was stopped for a traffic violation.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Keneipp was operating the motor vehicle on a suspended driver license.  Keneipp was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued a citation for driving while license is suspended.  Keneipp was held pending the posting of bond.  

No Driver's License Lands Mt. Carmel Woman In Jail

12/01/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 52 year old Jill Matsel of Mt. Carmel after police stopped her on North Division Street.  During the traffic stop it was discovered that Matsel did not have a valid driver's license.  Matsel was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was issued a no valid drivers license citation.  Matsel was held pending the posting of bond.

Price Arrested After Allegedly Striking Ex-Girlfriend & Child

11/30/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 21 year old Christopher M. Price of Mt. Carmel after police investigated a domestic disturbance.  Police were informed that Price made physical contact with an ex-girlfriend who had an active protection of order filed against him.  The victim advised Price struck her and her child during the confrontation.  Police located Price in the 900 block of W. 5th Street and placed him under arrest.  Price was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with violation of an order of protection and aggravated domestic battery.  Price is being held in the Wabash County Jail pending the setting and posting of bond.