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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Blessings From Above is collecting donations of food and providing food distribution points at three locations in the Pekin area.

Telemedia, a local internet and telephone provider, has teamed up with Blessings from Above to support those in need in the Pekin area. In the business’s lobby at 105 E. Railroad St. in Pekin, they are collecting food.

Telemedia customers can show their receipts for the groceries at the Telemedia office. For every $10 spent, $10 will come off of the customer’s bill.

These savings are available in ten dollar increments only. There is no limit for this offer, but it does end January 3, 2025. Any amount that exceeds the total amount of a monthly bill will be carried over to the next month.

Tony Fraley and wife started Blessings from Above two and a half years ago. They lost their daughter, age 24, due to a heart problem. This was during the COVID-19 lock-down, and their daughter was unable to seek medical assistance. When she finally got medical help, she died three hours later in a hospital.

After this shock had worn off, Blessings From Above was started. The organization distributes food from cabinets in local locations.

Donations can be made to Pekin Town Hall.

The Fraley's can be reached at 812-725-6219.

Telemedia is offering discounts to customers who donate food items.

Skylar Day stands beside the generous number of items provided by customers.

Pekin Town Hall has a Blessings From Above cabinet outside of the building.

This plaque at Pekin Town Hall recognizes supporters of the project.

Country View Senior Apartments is helping with the effort.

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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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This year’s 5th annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive was a fantastic success. Thanks to community efforts, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department collected 1,600 pounds of food and $857 in cash. Since beginning this tradition 5 years ago, the Sheriff’s department has collected more than 20,000 food items and more than $7,239 for our local food bank.

Thank you to Captain Joe Keltner, Coroner Shawnda Keltner, Washington County Fair Queen Bailey Hardwick, Reserve Officer Dan Libka, West Washington School Resource Officer Aaron Dennis, Maverick, Corrections Officer Roger Morin, Layla Morin, Pekin 4th of July Queen Lila Blevins, Trenton Miller, Chase from Paw Patrol and Detective Brad Naugle for donating your time and helping with the food drive!

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Photos by Nathaniel Smith and the Washington County Sheriff's Department.

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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.