The Lion Weekly Newsletter #19
The Loogootee Times Presents The Lion Weekly 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…
INDOT Announces U.S. 231 Closure North of Loogootee Starting Oct. 26
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Motorists traveling between Martin, Daviess, and Greene counties should prepare for travel delays and detours as the Indiana Department of Transportation implements a full closure of U.S. 231 beginning late this month. Transportation officials announced that U.S….
Severe Weather Risk Upgraded for Indiana Areas South of I-70; Damaging Winds Possible
Tonight, portions of Indiana generally south of Interstate 70 have been upgraded to a slight risk for severe weather this afternoon, with damaging winds the primary threat, the National Weather Service Indianapolis said Thursday. Multiple rounds of storms are possible,…
The Lion Weekly Daily Newsletter #18
The Loogootee Times Presents The Lion Weekly Newsletter 18th Online Edition • Monday, October 12, 2026 • Martin • Daviess • Dubois In This Issue: Columbus Day holiday notes, Shoals water flushing and 2027 budget hearing announcements, U.S. 50 slide…
Veteran WRZR Sportscaster Greg Bateman Announces Retirement Following 2026–27 Sports Season
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Longtime southern Indiana radio broadcaster Greg Bateman announced last Wednesday that he will formally retire from high school sports broadcasting on WRZR after the 2026–2027 academic year. Bateman, a defining on-air voice for Loogootee High School athletics…
The Lion Weekly Daily Newsletter #17
The Loogootee Times Presents The Lion Weekly Daily Edition | Monday, October 5, 2026 | Martin • Daviess • Dubois Today’s Daily Regional Briefing: Martin County budget adoption tonight, Alliance business mixer, US 50 emergency slide repair patrols, IDEM wastewater…
Colts announce return of ‘Colts Fall Fests’ at Two Lark Ranch locations on October 24
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts are heading back to Martin County this autumn to host their popular “Colts Fall Fest” at Lark Ranch, bringing an afternoon of NFL-themed family entertainment, giveaways, and special appearances to the regional agritourism hub….
BFO Awards $123,420 to 11 Local Organizations for Second Round of 2026 Project Grant Funding
JASPER, Ind. — Eleven civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Southern Indiana have been awarded a combined $123,420 in grant funding to support regional public health, housing access, emergency medical response, and youth mental wellness, officials announced Thursday. The investments,…
