Will you be able to buy recreational marijuana legally in Mt. Carmel when the state’s new law allowing it goes into effect January 1st? At tonight’s city council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge said don’t expect an answer to that question any time soon….
Judge said the Illinois Municipal League is hosting a conference in Chicago in September that will answer some important questions…
Last month, Illinois became the 11th state in the country to legalize recreational pot.
KNOX COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a pipe replacement project for State Road 67 just south of Edwardsport.
Beginning on or around Monday, July 22, INDOT Maintenance Crews will begin working to excavate and replace a drainage culvert on S.R. 67 just north of the junction of S.R. 358. Work on this roadway is expected to last about a week depending upon weather conditions. Poor weather could cause delays and extend the time frame.
During the operations, S.R. 67 will be completely closed. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure, but hrough traffic will need to use the official detour using S.R. 159, and S.R. 58. Crews will open the road during following the operation, though traffic will need to be aware that the pipe replacement sites will not be paved until later. Fill material will compacted under normal traffic conditions.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a delay for a ramp closure at the interchange of U.S. 41 and State Road 64 in Princeton.
Beginning on or around Monday July, 22, Contractors will begin the second ramp closure in the project to patch all of the ramps on the interchange. The second ramp closure would be from westbound S.R. 64 to northbound U.S. 41.
This work was originally scheduled to begin on July 15, however concerns about the effect of Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf of Mexico and how the weather system will move through the Hoosier State led contractors to push the work back a week.
Ramps will be done consecutively and work is expected to last for about a week on each one. During the closures, Motorists can use the remaining open ramps to maneuver to their destination.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a paving project for I-64 In Posey County.
Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 23, contractors will begin restricting I-64 from the Illinois State Line to the Poseyville exit. During this operations crews will mill and repave the 12 mile section of interstate. Lane closures will be up to the discretion of the contractor, but one 16-foot lane will remain open in either direction at all times.
Restrictions will be in place around the clock. Work is expected to last until the beginning of November depending upon weather conditions. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Invocation
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 7/1/2019
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Linda Lowery – Open Burning
· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meeks
o Commissioner Ikemire
o Commissioner Dulgar
o Commissioner Rodriguez
· Staff Reports
o Rudy Witsman Ryan Turner
o Kelli Storckman Francis Speth
o Mike Gidcumb
o Dave Easter
· New Business
o Pay all bills bearing proper signature
· Executive Session (if needed)
· Motion to Adjourn
WABASH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MT. CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
Monday, July 15, 2019
Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order / Roll call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda
a. Board Minutes
i. June 17, 2019 Amended Budget Hearing
ii. June 17, 2019 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
c. Financial Reports
d. Correspondence
e. Administrative Reports
4. Reports
a. Michael Brewer –Registration
b. Tracee Bleyer –Website and App
5. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance,
or dismissal of specific employees”.
6. New Business
a. MCHS/MCJHS 2019-2020 Student Handbooks
b. 2019-2020 Fuel Bid
c. Employment of Personnel
7. Adjournment
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 would like to welcome Interim District Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, who began his duties on June 1, 2019.
He will oversee the operations of District 19, which serves Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties. Lieutenant Hinkle arrives at District 19 after serving in District 12 Effingham the past three years, most recently as the Operations Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Hinkle, a Wayne County native, graduated from the Illinois State Police Academy in 1996 and began his career in District 10 Pesotum, before transferring to District 19 in 1997. In 1999, he began an assignment with Illinois State Police SWAT, where he remained until 2016.
Lieutenant Hinkle looks forward to the opportunity to serve the residents of District 19. If you would need to contact Lieutenant Hinkle, he can be reached at the District 19 Headquarters in Carmi at 618-382-4606.
– If you like food, live music, board and yard games, touring a flower garden, and relaxation, you will enjoy the 1st Annual Garden Party being hosted as a Benefit for Small World Childcare Center of Wabash Valley College! The Garden Party will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4 (Rain Date August 11), at the home of Del and Carla Cadwalader, 20422 Wabash 20 Avenue, Mt. Carmel, IL (8 miles from WVC).
In addition to taking a tour of the lovely flower gardens, those attending will enjoy live music, board and yard games, and dining from the sandwich, fruit, veggies, and dessert bar, as well as spending your Sunday afternoon relaxing. Bring your own lawn chair, favorite garden hat, and wear comfortable shoes. As an added attraction to the afternoon, there will be a Silent Auction and a Prize for the Best Garden Hat!
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $5 for Children under 8 years of age. Advanced Tickets are recommended and are available at: WVC Main Hall, Mt. Carmel and Olney Rural King, and Small World Parents and Staff. Tickets will be on sale until August 3.
If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College at the Advanced Technology Center on Thursday and Friday nights, July 18 & 19, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., and on Saturday, July 20, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. D Ray Etzkorn is the instructor for this class.
Not only will attendees learn the minimum information required by the Concealed Carry Act, but through the use of lecture and range drills, attendees will learn how to safely handle a handgun and hone their skills, as a marksman, and survive a real-world encounter. Whether you are new to handguns or more experienced, this course is designed to make everyone a more knowledgeable and accomplished shooter. Through the teaching of current trends and techniques, students will learn and understand how to maintain the proper mindset, skills, and abilities that come with “bearing arms” for the purpose of self-defense.
Pre-registration is required. The cost of the 16-hour course is $184 for in-District students, which includes tuition and fees, and must be paid in advance to reserve a seat in the course. The cost for enrollees over 60 years old is $92. For more information or to get registered, contact your local Student Services Office: Wabash Valley College-Mt. Carmel, 866-982-4322, or Frontier Community College-Fairfield, 877-464-3687. If you have questions concerning the program, contact the Concealed Carry Coordinator, Bryan Hart, at hartb@iecc.edu, or call 618-879-9420 and leave a message.
ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Fatal Crash
WHERE: Interstate 70 W/B MP 127, (Cumberland County)
WHEN: 6:24 PM 07/12/2019
VEHICLES: Unit #1 – Blue 2007 Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi Trailer
Unit #2 – White 2015 Freightliner Truck Tractor Semi Trailer
OCCUPANTS: Unit #1 Driver – Filimon Ghebremehari, 34, Seattle WA
Unit #2 Driver – Melissa Coleman, 41, Doniphan MO
PASSENGERS: None
CHARGES: Driver Unit #1 – Violating Minimum Speed Limit
TRANSPORTS: Unit #2 – Driver was transported by Air Evac to Carle Hospital for life threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate that Unit 1 was westbound on I-70 near milepost 127, in the right lane at a slow speed, due to a reported vehicle malfunction. Unit 2 was also westbound on I-70 at the same location, also in the right lane. Unit 2 driver attempted to take evasive action to avoid the crash but was unable to do so. Unit 2 struck the towed trailer of Unit 1 with its driver’s side. The driver of Unit 2 was ejected during the collision. The driver of Unit 2 was airlifted to Carle Hospital in Urbana IL and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law