Student Threat at Mt. Carmel High School

From Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer:

On January 29th, a report was received by local law enforcement that a high school student allegedly made a comment to other students that referenced bringing a weapon to school. Mt. Carmel Police, along with the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, immediately investigated the incident. After further investigations by local law enforcement and the high school administration, the student in question was taken into custody. It has been concluded that the police did not deem the alleged threats to be viable. Mt.Carmel High School has taken, and will continue to take, all appropriate actions to maintain a safe and orderly environment. We want to assure the public that District #348 schools take all threats seriously and will continue to be diligent if and when they come to our attention.

Tip Of The Day: Don't Call Police If You Skip Court

1/31/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 34 year old Charles W. Hunter of Mt. Carmel after a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show for a court appearance.  Hunter called the police department about a vehicle leaving its lights on in the 900 block of Cedar.  When police arrived on scene they were notified that Hunter was wanted on the warrant.  Hunter was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of $300 cash bond.   

Report Of Planned Robbery Results In Bellmont Man's Arrest

01/30/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 20 year old John A. Slunder of Bellmont after police stopped the vehicle he was driving in the 1300 block of W. 9th Street.  Police received information that the vehicle was occupied by male subjects planning a robbery.  During the course of the investigation police located over 100 grams of cannabis and bb handgun in the vehicle.  Slunder was taken to the Wabash County Jail and charged with possession of cannabis over 100 grams.  Slunder advised at no time did he plan on committing a robbery.  Slunder was held pending the posting of bond.  Slunder was accompanied by three juveniles who were released without charges. 

Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested After Hitting Victim With Mini Baseball Bat

1/28/2019-Mt. Carmel Police responded to the 1100 block of Market Street reference a domestic where the victim claimed to have been hit by a baseball bat.  Police arrived on scene and arrested 19 year old Sierra A. Fortner.  Fortner is accused of hitting the victim with a mini-baseball bat and resisting arrest.  Police transported Fortner to the Wabash County Jail and charged her with domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and resisting arrest.   Fortner was held pending the posting of bond.

Failing To Show For Court Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail

1/28/2019-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 27 year old Brian M. Potter of Mt. Carmel after a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to show for a court appearance.  Potter was spotted walking in the area of 10th and Cedar Street and placed under arrest.  Potter was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was held pending the posting of $300.00 cash bond.

City Council Amends Golf Course Liquor License

The Mt. Carmel City Council has voted to amend the liquor license at the golf course, now operated by West Berwick Golf Course. Previously, only beer and wine could be served at the golf course. But, now the license has been amended to allow the sale of all alcohol. Mayor Bill Hudson said golfers will still be prohibited from bringing private coolers onto the course. Work continues on the pro shop at the golf course as the building has been gutted in preparation for the 2019 golfing season.

PHOTO COURTESY: West Berwick Facebook Page

Clean Cut Awarded City Cemetery Mowing Contract

The Mt. Carmel City Council has awarded the 2019 cemetery mowing contract to a local firm. At their meeting Monday night, commissioners awarded the contract to Clean Cut Lawn Care for $27,000. Clean Cut was one of three bidders, but the only one that submitted a bid in compliance with the bid guidelines set forth by the city.

WGH Board Approves Plan For New WGAS Sleeping Quarters

The Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors has approved a project to build sleeping quarters at the ambulance service base. Last year, the board approved plans only to run into obstacles causing those plans to be scrapped. At their meeting this week, the board approved the $226,000 project outlined by chief operating officer Tamara Gould…

The need for the sleeping rooms is necessitated by the hospital going to 24 hour shifts for medics. That shift has allowed Wabash General to attract a full staff of medics, which hasn’t occurred in recent memory.

The hospital board also continues to explore its’ future building needs and those plans received a boost this week by the District #348 school board. At their meeting Monday night, the school board voted to sell a parcel of land that was part of the elementary school property and adjacent to hospital property. The land is being sold for $40,000. The WGH board continues to work on a master facility plan to alleviate lack of space at existing buildings.

The area outlined in yellow is the parcel of land sold this week by the District #348 school board to Wabash General Hospital.

Still Time To Get Your Flu Shot

Even though it’s February, it’s still not too late to get your flu shot. Dr. Thomas Selby is the chief of staff at Wabash General Hospital, and he told the hospital board of directors this week that flu is still a big problem locally…

Because of the flu outbreak, Wabash General Hospital will be under Visitor Restrictions until further notice to protect patients and staff. No one under the age of 18, unless a patient, will be allowed to visit, including in patient rooms, waiting rooms, lobby, and cafeteria.

Allendale Students of the Month for January

Allendale School would like to announce the Students of the Month for January:

Allendale School would also like to thank Project Success for the Taco Tierra Cards students will receive for being a Student of the Month.

Front Row - Sophia Breen (Kindergarten), Jayce Weiss (1st Grade), Teagan Polston (2nd Grade), Emma Ford (3rd Grade)

Back Row - Jax Gher (4th Grade), Holly Doerr (Junior High), Cydnie Lawrence (Junior High)