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Lycan Farm Takes Another Step Forward Following Tornado Damage
(Undated) – The Justin Lycan Farm took another step toward recovery from the March 2023 tornado yesterday. According to United Way of Crawford County Community Resource Representative, Barb Shimer, volunteers from the community as well as players and coaches from the LTC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team and the LTC Baseball Team helped with clean up during yesterday’s “Community Day of Caring Event.” Shimer says they also received help and donations from Gina Mills who provided ice water, Mike Shimer, Ace Hardware, and Niehaus who provided gloves and safety glasses. She also extended a big thanks to Lincoln Trail College for providing lunch. The “Community Day of Caring” was organized by the United Way of Crawford County.
Shrine Club BBQ Kicks Off Today
(Robinson) — The Crawford County Shrine Club will be serving up delicious pork BBQ at Robinson City Park today and tomorrow. Crawford County Shrine Club Representative, Charlie Hawkins, says serving today will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are just $10 each and can be purchased at the Robinson Chamber of Commerce office, from a Shrine Club member or at the Shrine Club shelter window. The annual Shrine Club BBQ serves as one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Crawford County Shrine Club.
History Hop event this weekend in Palestine
PALESTINE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— This weekend, an event in Crawford County Illinois is highlighting the historic value of the area. The ‘History Hop’ will take place in Palestine, Illinois, one of the oldest towns in the state. During this event all of the historic attractions are open at the same time, giving people the opportunity to visit […]
Shrine Club BBQ Set for This Weekend
(Undated) – The Crawford County Shrine Club will be at Robinson City Park this weekend for their annual Shrine Cub BBQ. According to Shrine Club member, Charlie Hawkins, the Shrine Club will be serving a total of three meals over the two day event. The Annual Shrine Club BBQ...
Sabrina Liddle Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) – A Robinson woman was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a late July court appearance. According to Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, Sabrina Liddle was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and four years on the Class 2 charge of Burglary. The two sentences are to run concurrently. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted with the prosecution of these cases.
35-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FROM MACON FOUND DEAD in Crawford County, Autopsy Reveals Homicide
A woman who was 35 years old and was discovered dead in Crawford County last week was from Macon, according to an announcement made by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. It was a county roads worker who discovered the body of the woman, who was later determined to be Callie Brooke Goolsby. The […]
Terre Haute Man Sentenced on Theft Charges
(Undated) – A Terre Haute man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a July 24th Crawford County court appearance. According to Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, Berry Smith was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 4 Felony charge of Theft. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the prosecution of this case.
COUNTY FAIRS CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND
(OBLONG) As the Richland County Fair winds down this weekend, the Crawford County Fair in Oblong gets underway this weekend. The 4-H Horse Show is at 5:00 later this evening followed by the Open Halter Western Youth Show tomorrow morning at 10:00 and the Queen and Little Miss Pageant Saturday night at 7:00. Then various animal shows on Sunday afternoon and the Barnyard Scramble at 7:00 Sunday night. The Whippoorwill Rodeo is Monday night and after plenty of more livestock judging on Tuesday, it’s the Truck Pull Tuesday night. The 4-H Master Showmanship is Wednesday at 3:00 and Go Kart Racing that night at 7:00. The Livestock Auction is Thursday at 1:00, then the Power Wheels Demo at 6:00 and the huge Demolition Derby Thursday night at 7:00, followed by the Fair’s grand finale Demo Derby next Friday night at 7:00. Go to crawfordfair.com for more.
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