The Loogootee Times

A Small Town Newspaper With A Big Lion Heart

Month: June 2025

Top Fireworks Shows in Loogootee, Indiana for 4th of July 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025 @ Dark Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show West Boggs Park, Loogootee Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy various park activities and to secure a good viewing spot for the fireworks. Thursday, July 3, 2025…

Memorial Services for Gilbert ‘Gil’ Toy, 45, in Loogootee, Indiana

Gilbert Daniel “Gil” Toy, 45, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1980, in Washington, Indiana to William D.  “Bill” and Gina (Jones) Toy. Gil graduated from Loogootee…

West Boggs Lake Hiring Glendale Campground Gatehouse Attendant

NOW HIRING Glendale Campground Gatehouse Attendant! – Up to $15 per hour based on experience – Some weekends required – Contact us for more information! (812) 295 – 3421 customerservice@westboggs.com

JayC Food Store in Shoals to close

Carol Johnson, Southern Indiana Business Report SHOALS – In the past year, the town of Shoals has made positive strides to revitalize its Main Street and bring new business to its downtown. It has received grants that funded improvements to…

Loogootee City Pool in Need of More Lifeguards

A Message from the Loogootee City Pool Team on Facebook This isn’t an easy post to make, but we want to be open and clear with everyone to help ensure a safe and positive experience for all our patrons. Slide…

Loogootee Post Office to Reopen Soon After Tornado Damage

LOOGOOTEE, Ind.- The Loogootee, Indiana, post office is set to reopen within the next one to two weeks with some conditions. The facility has been closed for two months following the March 15 EF2 tornado that damaged the areas in…

Loogootee Community Meeting Rescheduled to July 14

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Mayor Brian Ader of Loogootee announced via the city’s official Facebook page that tonight’s community meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting was originally set for 6 p.m. at the Loogootee Municipal Building. The rescheduling comes after authorities…

Honoring the Life of Mitchell Worland: Boating Accident Victim

Mitchell L. Worland, age 33, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly due to a boating accident on June 21, 2025. Mitchell is the son of Mark Worland and Pam (Strange) Worland and was born on March 10, 1992.Mitchell worked for Sun…

Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” / Replica / Shoals Indiana

Hello, my name’s Gary Parker. I’m 64, a real estate developer, and live in West Los Angeles, California. I will be building a life size replica of Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” in Shoals Indiana.  I’m looking to purchase one acre…

DNR investigating after body recovered at West Boggs Lake

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the body of a Washington, Indiana, man recovered from the lake on Saturday. According to the news release, conservation officers were sent to the area around 6:55 p.m….