The Loogootee Times

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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…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 26- Feb. 2)

Monday, January 26, 2026 5:44 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 8:47 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an accident with no injuries North of Shoals. Chief Deputy Keller, Martin County Highway Department and Big John’s Towing responded. 8:57 a.m.-…

Greene’s Body Shop Changes Hands After 18 Years

LOOGOOTEE, Ind.— After more than 18 years in operation, Greene’s Body Shop has been sold to longtime employee Shaun Ziemann, the shop announced Tuesday. Ziemann, who has been part of the business for years, assumes ownership following the departure of…

2026 Election Martin County, Ind. Absentee Voting Guide

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…

Remembering Julie J. Diamond: A Life of Family and Love

Julie J. Diamond, 54, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1971, in Washington, Indiana to Edward Francis Wildman and Penny Louise (Offutt) Summers. Above all else, Julie…

List of Schools and Businesses Closed, Delayed, or Cancelled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

(Updated at 2:20 pm) 𝗗𝗨𝗕𝗢𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬: Greater Jasper Schools – CLOSED Northeast Dubois Schools – CLOSED (Snow Day) Southwest Dubois Schools – CLOSED (No e-Learning) Southeast Dubois Schools – CLOSED (Make-up Day on February 5) Holy Trinity Schools – CLOSED…

List of Loogootee Community Schools Closed Tomorrow, Jan. 27

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 Closed Schools Listing: Barr-Reeves Schools – Asynchronous E-Learning Bloomfield Schools – Synchronous E-Learning Dugger Union Community Schools – Synchronous E-Learning East Gibson Schools – E-Learning Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools – Closed Lawrenceville Unit 20 Schools –…