Tag: Clark County

  • Local Schools Veterans Day Programs 2025

    Local Schools Veterans Day Programs 2025

    Local schools in Clark County will honor veterans with breakfasts and programs on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

    Marshall

    The fifth graders of North Elementary School will be presenting their Annual Veteran’s Day program at 1pm at the Forsythe Performing Arts Center/ Junior High Gym.

    All veterans are encouraged to attend, and the community is welcome. This special program is aimed at showing respect and gratitude for those people who have served our country and who have helped preserve the rights and freedoms we have today.

    The National Road Quilters’ Guild will also be there to present 5 veterans quilts.

    Monroe Elementary – Casey

    Monroe Elementary in Casey, Illinois will host its Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11, at 9am in the gym. After the program, veterans are invited to stay for breakfast in the cafeteria. Send RSVP to Brittany Kibler at the school.

    Martinsville High School

    • Breakfast 8am
    • Program 9am

    All veterans and their families are invited to breakfast at Martinsville High School on Tuesday, November 11 at 8am. The students of Martinsville will present a Veterans Day program at 9am. All families and the community are welcome to attend.

  • Clark County Historical Society to host Bean Dinner Saturday, October 18, 2025

    Clark County Historical Society to host Bean Dinner Saturday, October 18, 2025

    The Clark County Historical Society will host a Bean Dinner on Saturday, October 18, at the Historical Society Museum in Marshall, Illinois.

    Attendees can enjoy a wonderful meal cooked over an open fire with cornbread and dessert. Take out is available and the museum will be open for tours.

    The Clark County Historical Museum is located at 502 S 4th Street, in Marshall, Illinois.

    The Chancellor House in Martinsville will be closed for this event.

  • Location changed for 4-H Federation Kick-Off

    Location changed for 4-H Federation Kick-Off

    Meeting will now be at the MARTINSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER due to weather

    The Clark County 4-H Federation will be having its first meeting for the 2025/2026 4-H year today, Monday, September 22, 2025.

    Federation is a Leadership Club for youth in 8th grade and up. Federation is the banding together of youth from different clubs into one representative group. This club focuses on Leadership Training, Decision Making, County Event Planning, and Socialization. Federation Members are provided unique opportunities to be involved in their community and represent the Clark County 4-H Program.

    Come see if Federation is right for you at the Martinsville Community Center on September 22 at 6:30 p.m.! We will have snacks and games after we briefly discuss the club plan for the new 4-H Year!

    Martinsville Community Center is located at 122 W. Cumberland Street in Martinsville, Illinois.

  • Clark County, Illinois | Property Taxes Due September 16, 2025

    Clark County, Illinois | Property Taxes Due September 16, 2025

    The Clark County Treasurer’s office has issued a reminder that the second installment of Clark County Real Estate Taxes is due September 16, 2025. Casey and Martinsville banks will only collect through the due date. Online payment will be available through September 30, 2025.

    With no local newspaper, this year’s delinquent property tax list will be published in the surrounding counties newspapers in November: Edgar County’s Prairie Press, Cumberland’s Toledo Democrat, and Crawford’s Robinson Daily News.

    For any questions, please contact the Clark County Treasurer’s office at 217-826-5721 or its website: https://clarkcountyil.org/treasurer

  • Edgar County jury finds former Martinsville teacher not guilty

    Edgar County jury finds former Martinsville teacher not guilty

    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.

  • Clark County Sheriff seeking assistance identifying vehicle owner

    Clark County Sheriff seeking assistance identifying vehicle owner

    According to a post on Facebook, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance identifying the owner of a truck used in the commission of a theft recently.

    Please contact the Clark County Sheriff’s office if you have any information.

  • Heroes for Life Blood Drive to be held at American Legion Wednesday

    Heroes for Life Blood Drive to be held at American Legion Wednesday

    Wednesday, August 13, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the American Legion Auxiliary will host a Heroes for Life Blood Drive at the Clark County American Legion.

    Appointments are requested, several slots are already reserved. You can book your appointment here.

    The Clark County American Legion Post #90 is located at 302 S 8th St, in Marshall.