Celebrating the Life of Shirley K. Yarbrough: A Joyful Spirit
Shirley K. Yarbrough, a spirited soul known for her infectious joy and love for dancing, passed away at the venerable age of 76 on July 7, 2025, in Loogootee, Indiana. A native of Washington, Indiana, born on October 24, 1948,…
Martin County Child Honored as Honorary Fever Ball Kid at Indiana Fever Home Game
INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent proudly celebrated Dwayne McKinley Jr., a remarkable young patient from Crane, who was honored as the Honorary Fever Ball Kid during the Indiana Fever home game on June 14th. Dwayne…
Full-Time Police Officer Position Now Available in Loogootee
The Loogootee Police Department is hiring a full-time police officer. The following job description says that close date for this position was on April 25 and noon. Now that time has switched to July 16. The required Physical Training test…
Loogootee High School Welcomes A New Teacher
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Loogootee High School is excited to welcome a familiar face back to its halls as part of its staff for the upcoming school year. Brooklynn Jones, a 2021 alumna and former student-athlete of Loogootee High School, has…
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll…
Loogootee Ruler Foods reopening with deals for shoppers
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Ruler Foods will be holding a grand re-opening celebration of their Loogootee Ruler Food store, which includes special deals and prizes for shoppers throughout the entire weekend. Ruler Foods says the newly remodeled store features updates…
Help Celebrate Rita Lents’ 85th Birthday with a Card Shower
A Message from a family member to send to Rita: It’s a surprise! Rita Lents, lifelong Loogootee resident, is turning 85 on July 21st, and her family would like to surprise her with a card shower. If you are able…
Martin County Solid Waste Independence Day Changes
Martin County Solid Waste will be closed Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day Holiday. However, it will be open 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at the Loogootee Solid Waste Management location…
Indiana public colleges cut almost 20% of degrees
WFYI Indianapolis National Story by Aubrey Wright Public Indiana colleges and universities will eliminate 19 percent of their degree programs to meet requirements added to the state’s budget, according to the Commission for Higher Education. The institutions volunteered to cut,…