Wabash County Board Of Commissioners Notes

From Monday’s meeting:

The Wabash County Board of Commissioners meeting has been recessed until Wednesday at 1pm, when it will continue as a negotiating session with city officials at City Hall. The board on Monday voted to extend the current city/county dispatch agreement for six months while negotiations continue.

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The County Board Monday approved a special event liquor license for St. Mary’s, for use of the Anderson Building on the 4H grounds for the City Lights dinner and auction. The event will be on March 16.

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Judy Wissel, Wabash County Health Department administrator, reports a very successful blood drive was held recently. A record total of 37 pints of blood were donated to the American Red Cross effort. The next blood drive is scheduled for June.

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The county is closing Lake Froman until further notice. Commissioner Rob Dean said that is due to the extremely soft ground. No date has been set yet for its reopening.That will depend on the weather.

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The county received over 45-thousand dollars ($45,260.31) from the state last month, covering salary reimbursement for December and tax receipts for January. Springfield still owes for salary reimbursement for January ($14,545.25), according to Treasurer Beverly McBride.

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Sheriff Derek Morgan issued his office’s monthly report on Monday. Deputies issued 40 warrants and 41summons in January, worked 22 crashes and handled a total of 222 incidents.

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Circuit Clerk Angie Crum told county commissioners on Monday that her office collected $36,881.24) in fines and fees in January.

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Almost all of the tax money due Wabash County – 99 percent actually – has been collected, according to Treasurer Beverly McBride. She told the county board on Monday that there are still 178 parcels and 132-thousand dollars still unpaid for. McBride said the annual tax sale is slated for February 15th in the courtroom at the courthouse.

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Wabash EMA chief Gerald Brooks told county commissioners this week that there is a meeting coming up soon between local emergency planners, the Ministerial Alliance, and others to develop a policy and plan for heating and cooling centers that could be put in place during times of extreme weather.

Wabash Roots’N’Que Seeks Volunteers

Would you like to be part of a team that works to bring quality musical talent and entertainment to Mt. Carmel? Wabash Roots’N’Que (formerly Ribberfest) brings a new name, new focus, new date and new organization to an already established event. With many of the events of past years still in place, new events are being added, and the budget has been increased fourfold in order to schedule top names among the many branches of American Roots music. Volunteers may become part of the working committee, be involved in only certain events, or offer their time during the event, scheduled this year for June 21st and 22nd. The possibilities are exciting, and limitless! Contact us through our Facebook page (Wabash Roots’N’Que) or call/text Terry @ 618-263-2093. It’s your chance to help make Mt. Carmel just a little bit better!

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MCPD Investigation Nets Another Drug Arrest

On 2/04/19 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Brittny M. Byrns, age 31, of Mt. Carmel, on a Wabash County Warrant for Methamphetamine Conspiracy.  Bryns was observed in the 400 block of West 2nd Street where she was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  Bryns is being held on a $5000 cash bond.  This arrest was a result of an ongoing investigation by the Mt. Carmel Police Department regarding the sale/delivery of illegal drugs.  More arrests are expected.

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1 Injured, 1 Cited Following 2 Car Crash Monday

  On 2/04/19 at 10:07am Mt. Carmel Police responded to a vehicle collision in the area of 8th & Chestnut Street.  Officers arrived to find that a maroon Saturn, being operated by Wilma J. Gerrish, was traveling south on Chestnut Street.  The other involved vehicle was a yellow Nissan, being operated by Selena D. Carpenter, that was traveling west on 8th Street.  Carpenter reportedly stopped at the posted stop sign, did not see the Saturn, and proceeded into the intersection striking the Saturn.  The Saturn sustained major damage to the front driver's side area while the Nissan sustained major damage to it's front end.  Gerrish was transported to an area hospital by a family member for injuries sustained in the crash.  Carpenter was issued a citation for Failure to Yield at a Stop-Yield Intersection.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Snelling's Towing.  The Mt. Carmel Police Department was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office.  **All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**

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Mt. Carmel Man Arrested For DUI

On Saturday, February 2, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 30 year old Bryan C. Carrithers of Mt. Carmel on a charge of DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol.  Police arrested Carrithers after he was stopped in the 300 block of W. 9th Street.  During the traffic stop it was suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol.  Carrithers was transported to the Wabash County Jail and held pending the posting of bond.

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Man Wanted On FTA Warrant Arrested After Running From Police & Breaking Thru Glass Door

On Saturday, February 2, Mt. Carmel Police were informed by an off-duty deputy that 36 year old Robert E. Harms of Mt. Carmel was at the Ten Pins Bowling Alley.  The deputy knew Harms was wanted on a Wabash County failure to appear warrant and contacted Mt. Carmel Police.  When officers arrived on scene Harms became combative and attempted to run from the officers.  Harms broke through a glass door at Ten Pins and continued to run from the scene.  Police apprehended Harms and transported him to the Wabash County Jail where he was served the failure to appear warrant.  Harms was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, criminal damage to property, resisting a peace officer, possession of a hypodermic needle, and he was cited for cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Harms is being held pending a bond hearing.

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Wrongway Driver Killed On I-70

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT  

 

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by

Illinois State Police District 12 

  

WHAT:                      Fatal Traffic Crash #12-19-00103

  

WHERE:                   I-70 Eastbound near milepost 103 (Effingham County)

 

WHEN:                      02/03/2019, 1:24 a.m.         

  

VEHICLES:              UNIT 1 – Silver 2007 Ford 4 door Sedan

UNIT 2 – Black 2015 Honda 4 door Sedan

 

DRIVER:                   UNIT 1- Cecil Hardesty, Male, 85, Neoga, IL (deceased)

UNIT 2- Stephanie M Chitwood, Female, 28, Seagoville, TX

                         

PASSENGERS:        UNIT 2 PASSENGER 1 – Megan A Vice, Female, 20, Pontoon Beach, IL

                                    UNIT 2 PASSENGER 2 – Matthew W Stephenson, Male, 23, Perryville, MO

 

CHARGES:               N/A

 

TRANSPORTS:       UNIT 1 – Coroner

UNIT 2 – All occupants were transported to a nearby hospital by EMS

                                                   

PRELIMINARY:  Preliminary investigative details indicate unit 1 was going the wrong way traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-70 near milepost 103.  Unit 2 was travelling westbound in the westbound lanes of I-70 near milepost 103.  Unit 1 had a head-on collision with unit 2.  Both vehicles came to a rest in the median on I-70 near milepost 103.  Driver of unit 1 was pronounced deceased by the Effingham County Coroner.  All occupants of unit 2 were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law 

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