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LIVE Updated 2026 Martin County, Indiana Election Coverage

The waiting is over and the people will speak up as the 2026 Indiana General Election is just around the corner, and in a few hours, we will see who will be elected for government seats. Whether that be for…

AI Data Centers Strain Indiana Power Grid, emerging as a top key election issue

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — As artificial intelligence infrastructure expands rapidly across the American heartland, the rush to construct massive, energy-devouring data centers is colliding with aging utility grids, fragile ecosystems, and unprepared local governments. Heading into today’s Election, across the coun…

RSVP Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Recognition Luncheon

WASHINGTON, IN — Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Daviess & Martin Counties celebrated the dedication and contributions of its volunteers during its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Monday, November 2, at the Community Building at Eastside Park in Washington….

Six Loogootee Student-Athletes Earn Fall All-Conference Honors Across Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Six Loogootee Jr.-Sr. High School student-athletes earned All-Conference honors for the 2026 fall sports season, school officials announced Monday. The selections highlight standouts across girls volleyball, boys tennis, and boys and girls cross country, recognizing both multi-year…

The Lion Weekly Newsletter #21

The Loogootee Times Newsroom The Lion Weekly Daily Issue #21 • Monday, November 2, 2026 • Martin County, IN 🗳️ Election 2026: Polls Open Tomorrow, Nov. 3 General Election Day across Indiana is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polling places open…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Oct. 26-Nov. 2)

Monday, October 26, 2026 5:15 a.m.- Received a report of a traffic hazard North of Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 5:17 a.m.- Received a report of an accident with no injuries East of Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 8:05 a.m.- Received a…

Official 2026 Martin County, Indiana General Election Guide

The Loogootee Times Presents 2026 Indiana General Election Guide: Polling Sites, Local Races, and Voter Rules for Martin, Daviess, and Dubois Counties SHOALS, Ind. — Voters across southwestern Indiana will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to…

Shoals Loses in Semi-State To Indianapolis Lutheran in Straight Sets

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — A historic postseason journey that captivated the entire community of Shoals came to an emotional end Saturday afternoon inside the John R. Wooden Gymnasium at Martinsville High School. Making its first-ever appearance in the IHSAA Class 1A…

John Anthony Walker, 83, Passed Away. Funeral Set for November 2

John Anthony Walker, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Cannelburg, Indiana on October 26, 1943, to the late Bernard and Anna Walker. John married Judy McCann on June…

Shoals Volleyball Makes History: Coach Atkinson Previews Historic Semi-State Run

SHOALS, Ind. — Making program history is one thing, but being satisfied with it is entirely another. In a special interview with The Loogootee Times, we got a special moment to speak with Coach Atkinson of Shoals High School on…