The Loogootee Times

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Month: September 2025

Martin County, Ind. Weekly Arrest Log (September 22-28)

Monday, September 22, 2025 3:01 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Hospital.  6:20 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting…

Car Accident Leads to OWI Arrest of Crawfordsville Man

Martin County, IN (Country Herald Newspaper) – A single-vehicle crash late Friday night in Martin County ended with the arrest of a 62-year-old Crawfordsville man on operating while intoxicated (OWI) and paraphernalia charges. According to the Indiana State Police Jasper…

Charlie Kirk Memorial to Take Place at The Pavilion on Sept. 26 from 6-9 p.m.

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk will be held at the Loogootee Pavilion on September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is organized to honor Kirk, who was tragically assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University. The…

Wednesday Edition of The Loogootee Times (September 24)

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Odon Harvest Festival 2025: Fall Fun for All Ages

The North Daviess Community Growth Alliance is proud to present the Odon Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Main Street in Odon. This isn’t just another small-town gathering ~ it’s a brand-new…

Loogootee Police and EMS Activity: Weekly Log (September 15-22)

Monday, September 15, 2025 5:34 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. 6:25 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a car-deer accident…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Opposition Grows Against Mid-States Corridor Project

To the Editor,  The bum’s rush is on for everyone in Dubois, Martin and Daviess counties; and, it’s all about the Mid-States Corridor. Apparently, the people opposed to the projects have gotten under the skin of Gov. Braun, INDOT and…

Daviess Community Hospital to host Community Health Fair Today, Sept. 19

ODON, Indiana — Daviess Community Hospital is set to host its annual Community Health Fair on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Simon J. Graber Complex. The event offers residents an opportunity to complete routine…

Daviess Community Hospital Lab Opens September 23

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is opening its brand-new, fully renovated Laboratory Services space on Tuesday, September 23. Located near the front corner of the hospital—steps inside the main hospital entrance—the new setting makes it easier for patients and families to…

Martin County Declares State of Emergency Due to Fire Hazards

A Message from the Martin County Civil Defense Council via Facebook Whereas, Martin County, Indiana is immediately threatened by a natural disaster- specifically county wide dead grasses and fields and high fuel availability with high winds and; Whereas, as of…