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The Campbellsburg First Baptist Church will be hosting their annual "New Toy Giveaway" on Saturday, December 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Toys can be donated from now until December 20. Donations can be made directly to the church located at 265 IN-60, Campbellsburg.

First Baptist Church of Campbellsburg asks that you leave your children at home if possible to keep from ruining the surprise!

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By Lt. Wayne Blevins

On Saturday, December 12, at approximately 12:40 p.m., deputies along with emergency services personnel were dispatched to the area of Voyles Road and New Bear Creek Road in reference to a motor vehicle collision with multiple people injured.

Deputies identified the driver as Cody Dabney, age 35 of Louisville, Kentucky.

Evidence at the scene and driver statements indicated that Dabney was traveling northbound on Voyles Road, in a 2005 Honda Civic. Dabney crested the steep hill at Bear Creek Road and the rear of his vehicle became loose, which caused the vehicle to go into a skid and travel off the west side of the roadway and collide head on with a tree, on the edge of a creek.

Dabney was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment of his injuries.

Jennifer Thompson, age 24 of Louisville, Kentucky was a front seat passenger in the vehicle. Thompson was transported by Air Medical to a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment of her injuries. Thompson had to be extricated from the vehicle by fire department personnel.

James Dabney, age 71, was a rear seat passenger and was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment of his injuries.

Elane Dabney, age 1 of Louisville, Kentucky was a rear seat passenger and was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment of her injuries.

The collision is still under investigation at this time.

Lt. Wayne Blevins is the lead investigating officer and was assisted by Det. Brad Naugle, the Washington County Ambulance Service, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Department and the Highlander Fire Department.

Photo provided by Lt. Blevins.

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By Indiana State Police

The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2025 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.  In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25^th as National Missing Children’s Day.  This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all concerned individuals with the well-being of children to make child safety a priority. 

It serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to reunite missing children with their families and loved ones.  It also serves as an occasion to honor those who are dedicated to this very noble cause.  The National Missing Children’s Poster Contest provides an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and parents/guardians to discuss and promote child safety.

The state winner will receive a national award certificate from the U.S. Department of Justice and their poster will be selected to go to the national judging competition.  The national winner, along with his/her parents and teacher, and the state manager will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Missing Children’s Day ceremony.

Some important facts about the contest:

• There is NO LIMIT on the number of posters a school can submit.
• Only one (1) poster per student is allowed for submission.
• Students who submit posters MUST be in the 5th grade. 
• Artwork should reflect the theme “Bringing Our Missing Children Home”. This phrase MUST appear somewhere on the poster.
• The theme may be depicted in the artwork through one or a combination of illustrations and can be created using media such as acrylics, watercolor, pencils, charcoal, magic markers, spray paint, crayons and pastels. Digitally produced images, collages, cut-outs and stamping WILL NOT be eligible for consideration.
• The finished poster MUST measure 8 ½ x 14 inches.
• The poster must be submitted with a COMPLETED application, which includes a description of the poster and a brief biography of the artist.
• All poster contest rules can be found here: 2025 Indiana Missing Children's Day Poster Contest Packet
• Deadline for submissions from participating organizations to be received by Sergeant Seth Tumey is February 21, 2025.

Submissions are to be sent to:
Indiana State Police Museum
Attn: Sergeant Seth Tumey
8660 E. 21^st Street Indianapolis, IN 46219

If ever a child goes missing, contact your local police department or dial 9-1-1.  It is also a good idea to keep an updated picture or cell phone image, and a DNA sample from your child.  For more safety and prevention tips please visit: 

  http://www.in.gov/amberalert/2335.htm      

We wish all participants good luck in the competition and to have fun creating the posters!

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Visitors to McCormick’s Creek State Park can help the DNR divisions of State Parks and Nature Preserves monitor the recovery of Wolf Cave Nature Preserve after a tornado hit the property in March 2023.

All that’s needed is a smartphone camera. Take a photo at the photo station on Trail 5, then upload the photo to Chronolog by following the QR code or sending it to the email listed on the sign. The website creates a timelapse video that will help monitor the area. Those who submit a photo will be emailed a link to access the video.

The current timelapse video is at chronolog.io/site/WCP101.

The photo station can be found by starting at the park’s Nature Center and following Trail 8 to Trail 5. Trail 5 is partially opened to Wolf Cave. For safety, guests should respect trail closures and stay on open trails only.

“We’ve seen an abundance of tulip and sycamore sprouts,” said Jessica Filer, park interpretive naturalist. “With the lack of canopy, many prairie plants like mullein, bee balm, asters, and bergamot have also popped up this season.”

Special thanks to the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park for funding the Chronolog project.

Stop by the Nature Center to learn more about forest regeneration and the park. Throughout the winter months, join the naturalists for guided hikes, history programs, and animal talks. Follow progress on the recovery of trails, the campground and other facilities at on.IN.gov/mccormicks-recovery. A map of the park is at on.IN.gov/mccormickscreeksp.

After your adventures, relax at Canyon Inn, which offers comfortable stays within the park. Visit the dining room, which features a glass-enclosed porch with great views of woods and wildlife.