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As hostility in Loogootee, Indiana, continues to escalate over the ACLU’s recent legal challenge to the city’s PrideFest, local conversations have shifted slightly away from traditional topics like the historic Indiana Hoosiers football journey to the College Football National Championship,…
Dennis Joseph Gehl, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Loogootee, Indiana to Dr. Fred and Dorothy (Warnoch) Gehl. He spent his childhood roaming the streets…
A decision on Jasper, Indiana’s next mayor is set for Jan. 16, when 13 GOP caucus members will choose a successor to outgoing Mayor Dean Vonderheide, whose resignation is effective March 31. Two candidates are in contention: Ryan Craig, supported…
As hostility in Loogootee, Indiana, continues to escalate over the ACLU’s recent legal challenge to the city’s PrideFest, local conversations have shifted slightly away from traditional topics like the historic Indiana Hoosiers football journey to the College Football National Championship,…
Dennis Joseph Gehl, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Loogootee, Indiana to Dr. Fred and Dorothy (Warnoch) Gehl. He spent his childhood roaming the streets…
A decision on Jasper, Indiana’s next mayor is set for Jan. 16, when 13 GOP caucus members will choose a successor to outgoing Mayor Dean Vonderheide, whose resignation is effective March 31. Two candidates are in contention: Ryan Craig, supported…
Monday, January 05, 2026 2:16 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and LPD Officer Purcell responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. 7:02 a.m.- Received a report of…
The Daviess County Fair, Inc. has announced its official retirement after 75 years of operation, citing a range of challenges that made continuation unsustainable. In a Facebook post sent this morning, the organization in Elnora explained that a combination of…
Monday, December 29, 2025 12:01 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1, LPD Officer Seals, and LPD Officer Purcell responded. No one was transported. 1:28 a.m.- Received a report of a traffic hazard…
Hi all, I’m reaching out on behalf of Congressman Mark Messmer’s press office to ask for your help sharing important information with residents across Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. Congressman Messmer’s office regularly hosts Constituent Casework Service Meetings throughout the 21 counties of…
