The Loogootee Times

A Small Town Newspaper With A Big Lion Heart

Year: 2026

Severe Weather Forces Early School Dismissals in Loogootee Area

UPDATE (1:25 P.M.): The National Weather Service Has Issued a Tornado Watch for Southern Indiana, including in Loogootee, is in effect until 9 P.M. EST. Local schools and businesses in the Loogootee and southern Indiana corridor announced early dismissals and…

Latest Civil Court Cases in Martin County, Indiana

The following report is Brought To Us By The Martin County Clerk’s Office. We thank this organization for their contribution to The Loogootee Times Newspaper NEW CIVIL COURT CASES #: 51C01-2602-CC-000038 CASE: Lvnv Funding LLC. As Successor in Interest To…

City of Loogootee Meeting Reviews Asphalt Paving Bids

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee’s Board of Works convened a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17. This meeting was set to review bids for upcoming asphalt paving projects that will improve infrastructure across the community.  Present at the…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 9-16)

Monday, February 9, 2026 6:10 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 50 traveling East towards Shoals. Major Reed responded. 8:18 p.m.- Received a 911 call with no one on the line in Shoals. Captain Gibson…

Public Notice of Estate Administration in Martin County, Ind.

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Martin County, Indiana. ~ Pursuant to I. C. ’29- 1-7-7, notice is hereby given that Candace Embree was on the 29th day of January 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 2-9)

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 a.m.- Received a call requesting assistance Southeast of Shoals. Lost River Fire Department responded. 8:00 a.m.- ISP Master Trooper Lents on station with Kindal Turpin, a 21-year-old male from Mitchell, arrested for Driving while suspended-prior….

How to Vote in the 2026 Indiana Primary Election

2026 ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT MAY 5TH, 2026 PRIMARY Voters: Absentee Ballot Applications to vote by mail are now being accepted at the Clerk’s Office until April 23rd, 2026. Absentee Voting in Person will start Tuesday, April 7th and will be Monday…