Author: Theresa Rose

On September 9, 2021, around 6:30PM the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call regarding a subject on their way to the WACO school property, after threatening harm to another individual.  Due to the circumstances of the threat, it was decided by WACO School Officials and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, to suspend activities including a volleyball game that were taking place at the school.

All students and fans were safely removed from the school.  A short time later the suspect that caused the alarm was apprehended in Washington County.  Washington County Sheriff’s Office continued the investigation regarding the individual.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation.

Congratulations to the 2021 WACO HOMECOMING COURT! Lilly Clark, Jaicey Miller, Maggie Rinner, Zach Schmitz, Jonah Egli, and Jonah Clark. Lilly is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Clark. Jaicey is the daughter of BJ and Jana Miller. Maggie is the daughter of Ty and Diane Rinner. Zach is the son of Todd and Laura Schmitz. Jonah Egli is the son of Jason and Gail Egli. Jonah Clark is the son of Bill and Joni Huisenga. The King and queen will be crowned at Wednesday’s Boom Night festivities which begin at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Gym. September 13 kicks off a week of Homecoming Fun that leads to the Parade on September 17 at 5 pm, the big game at 7 pm and the High School Dance after the game.

Authorities were able to quickly arrest an individual who threatened another person at an event at the WACO High School Thursday night. School officials have made clear the threat was not aimed at the school district. Law enforcement was contacted, the games were cancelled and students were taken to a safe location.  Classes and other school activities will be held as usual today.  As a precaution there will be a police presence at both the secondary and the elementary buildings and student counseling services will be available.  The district expressed appreciation for the quick response of law enforcement and takes all threats and concerns seriously.

This Friday join Paul and Kadie for a two-part Generation Gap program on Friday this week.  From 9 am to 9:30 am the topic will be domestic abuse and mental health.  At 9:30 am they will be joined by phone from New York for a special visit with two people who were at Ground Zero 20 years ago on 9/11.

The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Street Committee chair Kent White was happy to report that all city street projects are nearly complete.  The only work that is left to do is paving half of Jackson Street from Monroe to Madison. The East Monroe Street project is done. Plus, work has begun on construction of a proposed housing development on East Monroe.  White was more than happy to talk about the opening of the Lincoln Street railroad crossing. Park and Rec Director Gary Grunow was pleased to announce he has official opened the new dog park at East Lake.  He was waiting on signage but said last night dog owners have already been using the park.  In other news from the council meeting…..Work began this week on a new well for the community. This is a Mount Pleasant Utilities project. But last night the council approved some further legal procedures involved in the sale of general obligation bonds to provide financing for the well project. One agenda item was tabled. After a discussion, the council decided an ordinance is needed before a contract can be signed with a company for speed radar equipment and the billing and collection service to collect speeding fines from violators. This had already been discussed in a work session but last night it was decided proposing an ordinance to the community and giving the public a chance to speak during any of the required three readings is the best way to proceed.