The Loogootee Times

A Small Town Newspaper With A Big Lion Heart

Month: May 2025

Loogootee Law Enforcement Weekly Summary (May 19-25)

Monday, May 19th, 202512:26 p.m. – A complainantadvised of a utility pole thathad been broken by a tractorand the line was dangerouslylow at Hart Rd. and SR 550.2:05 p.m. – A caller advisedof a grain truck traveling at anunsafe speed…

The Message Subscribers win tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari!

By “The Message” Staff We are thrilled to announce the winners of our special Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari giveaway! There are 68 pairs of tickets being given away this year. We drew subscribers at random, and will be mailing…

Recent Arrests in Daviess County, Indiana: Burglary and Drug Charges

Washington Police arrested a Loogootee man for Burglary early Tuesday morning. 39-year-old William Burris is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 35-year-old Cody Taylor of Washington on Monday for Dealing Methamphetamine, Maintaining a…

More Information on the Severe Weather Tonight

According to the latest information from one of my sources from the Monroe County Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service on a conference call about the storms coming in tonight, here is what we learned: – Strong damaging winds…

Register for the BGB Summer Slam 3×3 Basketball Tournament

First Annual Butcher Gee Brett 3×3 Summer Slam WHEN: Saturday, June 21st Start Time: 9:00 AM WHERE: Loogootee City Park – Basketball Court WHAT: 3×3 Basketball Tourney Limit: 16 teams – 4-man teams The first annual Butcher Gee Brett Summer…

Loogootee, Ind. Police & Fire Department Logs (May 5-15)

The following article could not be possible without the Martin County Courant providing us each week with the police & fire department logs to keep you informed about what is going on in Loogootee, and in Martin County. Loogootee Police…

How to Get Real-Time Alerts in Loogootee

This service represents a significant step in enhancing real-time, direct communication within our community. The system will be used to deliver timely alerts regarding urgent matters that could impact residents, including but not limited to: A key feature includes the…

Loogootee City Council Discusses PILOT Agreement & New Fire Agreement

LOOGOOTEE, IN- The Loogootee City Council convened on May 12, 2025, at the Loogootee Municipal Building for a combined session of the City Council and the City Board of Works. The meeting brought together key city officials to discuss several…

Travis Burkhart Foundation Hosts Baseball Outing on June 7

The LA Dodgers vs StL Cardinals game on June 7, 2025, at 1:15 CST is not just a thrilling baseball match, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause – the Travis Burkhart Foundation. The Travis Burkhart…

Pollinator Walk at West Boggs Park Set for June 26

Nature enthusiasts are invited to West Boggs Park on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. for a free Pollinator Walk hosted by the Daviess-Martin Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). Guest speaker Olivia Fry of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever…