Empowering Girls Through Golf at Loogootee High School
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — After more than a decade of interest that never quite materialized, Loogootee High School has finally launched a girls’ golf team—a new program Coach Walton hopes will create opportunities for local athletes and change how the community…
Local News and Events in The Lion Weekly Newsletter Edition #9
The Lion Weekly – Edition #9 Edition #9 The Lion Weekly A Small Town Newspaper With A Big Lion Heart Weekly Highlights New Team Member Support Our Press Welcome to Edition #9 of The Lion Weekly! This week we cover…
Loogootee City Council Advances Infrastructure and Festival Preparations
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Loogootee officials on Monday advanced ongoing infrastructure work, prepared for a large regional festival and welcomed additional police officers during a combined Board of Works and City Council session. Present at the Board of Works meeting were…
‘Golden Hands: Small Caps, Big Impact’ RSVP Invites Daviess & Martin Counties to Turn Plastic Bottle Caps into Accessible Park Seating
WASHINGTON, IN – The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Daviess & Martin Counties is inviting residents throughout Daviess and Martin counties to save plastic bottle caps and lids and help create a permanent addition. Through its Golden Hands: Small…
Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (August 3-10)
Monday, August 3, 2026 8:05 am- A caller requested to speak to an officer. 8:25 am- Asst. Chief Stuckey responded to a report of a reckless driver entering Loogootee from US 231S. 9:14 am- The Loogootee Fire Department responded to…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (August 3-10)
Monday, August 3, 2026 8:05 a.m.- Received a call requesting to speak with an officer in Loogootee. LPD was notified. 8:23 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 231S traveling North near Loogootee. LPD Assistant Stuckey…
Remembering Thomas B. Butcher: A Life of Service and Passion
Thomas B. Butcher, 65, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at his residence. Born on December 15, 1960, he was the beloved son of Richard and Marguerite (Riley) Butcher. Thomas was a 1979 graduate of Loogootee…
Lady Lions Golf Team: Schedule & Excitement for 2026 Season
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Loogootee High School Athletics has announced its upcoming athletic schedules, highlighting a historic milestone for the athletics department with the launch of the school’s first-ever girls golf team. The inaugural Lady Lions golf squad debuts Aug. 11…
Deangela Forbes: Funeral Services and Family Tribute
Deangela Dawn Forbes, 45, of Loogootee, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2026, at Daviess County Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana. Born on August 19, 1980, she was the beloved daughter of Jim & Sandy…