Edition #19 •
Monday, October 19, 2026 •
Martin • Daviess • Dubois
In Today’s Issue: Shoals Town Council 2027 budget adoption hearing, INDOT U.S. 231 closure advisory starting Oct. 26, Shoals Lady Jug Rox claim Sectional 62 championship, Loogootee cross country battles at Sectional 22, Barr-Reeve soccer radio sponsorship, and the Odon Harvest Festival.
The Town of Shoals will hold its official public hearing this afternoon, Monday, Oct. 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Shoals Town Hall (221 Low St.) to formally adopt the 2027 municipal civil operating budget. Council members will also review engineering benchmarks and remediation schedules formulated alongside HWC Engineering following technical consultations with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) regarding the town’s lagoon system.
🚧 Notice: U.S. 231 Full Closure Begins Monday, Oct. 26
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has issued advance notice that U.S. 231 will close in both directions between Pine Tree Road (3 miles north of Loogootee) and State Road 58 (4 miles south of Scotland) starting at 7:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 26, through 3:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 30.
The closure is required for an emergency culvert pipe replacement just north of West Boggs Lake. Marked state detours will route regional freight, while local property owners retain access up to the physical work point. Travelers heading toward Crane, Bloomfield, or Bloomington are encouraged to utilize Interstate 69 during the five-day shutdown.
Historic Radio Broadcast
Support Barr-Reeve Viking Soccer on the Radio!
For the first time in school history, the Barr-Reeve Vikings are Boys Soccer Sectional Champions! As they compete for the Regional Championship, the match will be broadcast live on Memories 107.9 FM with pregame coverage at 6:00 p.m.
Regional Good Luck Sponsor Package — $150.00 Total Investment
5 × :15 second messages (Tue, Wed, Thu) on The General 95.9/101.3 FM & AM 1580
5 × :15 second messages (Tue, Wed, Thu) on Memories 107.9 FM
5 × :15 second messages (Tue, Wed, Thu) on The Razor 94.5 FM
Total: 45 Broadcast Messages wishing our local student-athletes success!
Jack Butcher Arena in Loogootee provided the stage for an unforgettable Saturday of tournament volleyball. In the semifinal round, Shoals and Loogootee battled through a five-set thriller (25-22, 21-25, 29-27, 14-25, 15-8) before the Lady Jug Rox advanced to sweep Orleans (25-11, 25-22, 25-12) to hoist the IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 62 championship trophy. Shoals opens regional preparation today.
Loogootee Cross Country Competes at Sectional 22
The Loogootee High School cross country program gave a determined effort Saturday morning at the IHSAA Sectional 22 meet hosted by Bedford North Lawrence. Competing against southern Indiana’s top programs, Lion runners demonstrated their endurance across the rolling course to close out team scoring on a memorable fall season.
Loogootee’s Reese Gibson (#1250) pushes through the grass chute during the IHSAA Sectional 22 meet at Bedford North Lawrence[cite: 5].
Lion runners celebrate a hard-fought day of competition on the sectional course at BNL[cite: 6].
North Daviess Community Event
🍁 Odon Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 24th • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Main Street, Odon, Indiana
The North Daviess Community Growth Alliance invites families from across Martin, Daviess, and neighboring communities for a full day of autumn festivities!
All Day Activities:
Vendor Booths & Food Trucks
Live Music & DJ Entertainment
Big Bear Ridge Chainsaw Carving
RTC VR Gaming Trailer
Touch-A-Truck: Farm Edition
Carriage & Barrel Train Rides
Haunted Maze & Obstacle Course
Chicken Poop Bingo & S’mores
Featured Event Schedule:
11:45 AM: Cider Donut Eating Contest
1:00 PM: Power Wheels Demolition Derby
2:00 PM: Chili Cook-Off Judging
2:30 PM: Fall Baking Contest Judging
3:00 PM: Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
3:30 PM: Cornhole Tournament
3:45 PM: Kids Candy Drop (Ages 10 & Under)
4:15 PM: Community Costume Contest
5:30 PM: Live Pie Auction & Prize Drawings
For vendor or event questions, contact Ginger Porter at 812-698-0424. Proudly supported by regional community sponsors!
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🍁 Upcoming Martin County Dates & Events
Town of Shoals Budget Adoption Hearing (Today, Oct. 19): Public hearing at 2:00 p.m. at Shoals Town Hall.
Martin County Job Fair (Thursday, Oct. 22): Sponsored by the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth and WorkOne from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bowling Manufacturing in Loogootee.
Bully-Free BMX Show (Thursday, Oct. 22): Stunt riding paired with youth drug-free messaging from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Loogootee City Pool grounds (411 Heritage Hill St.).
Harlem Wizards Trick Hoops (Friday, Oct. 23): Community exhibition game in Shoals supporting Martin County 4-H youth programs.
Colts Fall Fest at Lark Ranch (Saturday, Oct. 24): Mascot “Blue,” Colts Cheerleaders, and interactive fan games at Lark Ranch in Loogootee from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (promo code: Colts26FallFest).
Daviess County Prescription Drug Take-Back (Saturday, Oct. 24): Drive-thru disposal from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Eastside Park in Washington.
Town of Shoals Trick or Treat (Friday, Oct. 30): Community hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Loogootee Pavilion Safe Stop (Saturday, Oct. 31): Trick-or-treat booths, community games, and prizes organized by the Loogootee Beautification Board.
