The 76th annual Clark County 4-H BBQ will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martinsville Fairgrounds located at 620 S York Street, Martinsville, Illinois.
The meal includes pulled port, baked potato, green beans, cookie, and bottled water.
Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased through any 4-H member or at the Clark County Extension Office located at 15493 IL-1, Marshall, IL 62441.
Additionally, new this year, there will be a display from Clark County Antique Power Club, a Jeep Show and Kids Karaoke!
According to a report from MyWabashValley.com (WTWO/WAWV) former Martinsville High School teacher Michael Lowery, who was arrested in April of this year (2025), was found not guilty on all counts following a two-day trial in Edgar County. Court records confirm the jury returned its verdict on August 20, 2025. Lowery, who had remained in custody at the Edgar County Jail for the duration of the pre-trial period, was released on the same day.
The order form can be printed from the Booster Club’s post. Orders are due by September 6, 2025. Make checks payable to: Martinsville Booster Club.
Options include black or grey short sleeve T-Shirts, Crewneck Sweatshirts and an option for a grey hooded sweatshirt available in Youth XS through 5XL sizes.
The school year is about to begin! And along with it comes the beginning of a new season of high school sports! Get a preview of this year’s high school football team leadership with host Joey O’Rourke.
The fourth annual Martinsville Block Party will be held on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Friday, August 15
Chill at the ‘Ville on Friday evening with a car show featuring cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles and side-by-side vehicles in downtown Martinsville. The Top 30 entries will receive awards in categories such as Best Motorcycle, Best Semi, Best Side-by-Side, Loudest Exhaust. Registration for the car show begins at 6 p.m., costs $10 and includes a free gift.
The 3rd Annual Motorcycle Rodeo hosted by the Spiritual Disciples Motorcycle Ministry will be held on Washington Street starting at 5 p.m. Signup starts at 4 p.m.
Saturday morning evenings kick off with the Dirty Shoe Gravel Race presented by Pilson Pedalworks. The race will feature a 65-mile Open and Womens races starting at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. the twelve-mile and thirty-mile races begin. Registration is limited to 200 racers. Deadline for registrations is Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. To register CLICK HERE.
Chancellor House Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a new exhibit entitled “Clark County Rural Schools and Lincoln School.”
Additionally from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a Tombstone Cleaning Workshop presented by Kim Roberts. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a starter tombstone cleaning kit.
From Noon to 2 p.m., there will be a Fly Tying Demonstration presented by Eric Svika – the art of tying flies used in fly fishing. Jeanette Huisinga will demonstrate the art of spinning fleece wool into yarn from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Martinsville Fire Department will host the 4th Annual Waterball Tournament, in which area firefighter teams compete using fire hoses to maneuver a ball hanging from a cable towards the opposing team’s goal. It’s a fun way to practice hose handling skills, teamwork, and communication, which are vital in fire fighting situations. Check in will start at 11 a.m. with the competition starting at noon.
Registration starts at 3 p.m. for the Cornhole Tournament. Competition starts at 4 p.m. 20 teams will be allowed to compete for three cash prizes. 1st place will win $250, 2nd place wins $100 and 3rd place takes home $50. Music during the Cornhole Tournament will be provided by DJ Roy Rice.
Saturday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., enjoy the live classic hard rock music of Stone Blue on the main stage.
All money raised during the Block Party on Saturday night will go to support many local scholarships presented by The North Place.
The Clark County Health Department is offering school and sports physicals for students entering grades K through 12 on Wednesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Health Department, 997 North York Street in Martinsville.
Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your insurance card. A smart-pay option is available for those with no insurance. Pre-registration is recommended.
TO PRE-REGISTER, CALL 217-923-3311
A registration event will be held for Girl Scouts at the Marshall Community Pool on Friday, July 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All registered Girl Scouts and their families are also welcome to attend.
The Marshall Community Pool is located at 402 N. 2nd Street in Marshall.
Illinois Legends Baseball 9U team will hold tryouts on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Sunday, July 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Forsythe Field 1, located at 1001 N 6th Street, Marshall, IL 62441
Saturday morning evenings kick off with the 
