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The Loogootee Times Newsroom The Lion Weekly Daily Issue #20 • Monday, October 26, 2026 • Martin County, IN 🚧 Urgent Travel Notice: U.S. 231 Full Closure Active As of 7:00 AM this morning, INDOT has completely closed U.S. 231…
Monday, October 19, 2026 3:46 a.m.- Received a call from WH International reporting a commercial burglar alarm in Shoals. Major Reed responded. 6:42 a.m.- Received a call reporting a theft in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings responded. 7:43 a.m.- Received a…
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — High above the hardwood floor inside legendary Jack Butcher Arena, the roar did not just merely bounce off the walls. The sound of an entire community could easily blare from the historic gym even from miles away….
The Loogootee Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Loogootee High School Media Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by the Board Vice President Mr….
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…
Monday, October 5, 2026 6:01 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Shoals Fire Department, Major Reed and Martin County Coroner Abel responded. 7:10 a.m.- Received a report of a traffic hazard North…
Louis Anthony “Tony” DeVault, age 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026. Tony was born in Washington, Indiana, on February 7, 1947, the only son of Louis E. DeVault…
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — High-flying bicycle stunts and motivational youth messaging will take center stage in Loogootee this month as the community marks national Red Ribbon Week. The City of Loogootee and the Loogootee Beautification Board are partnering to host the…
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…
SHOALS, Ind. — In-person absentee voting officially launched Tuesday in Martin County, giving registered voters nearly a month to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming general election. Election officials opened polling doors at the Martin County Clerk’s Office, located…
SHOALS, Ind. — The Martin County Council conducted an efficient regular session Monday evening, formally adopting the 2027 county operational budgets, receiving a positive annual evaluation on the sheriff’s merit pension fund, and addressing driver shortages for the county’s Veterans…
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee’s Redevelopment Commission (RDC) met Tuesday evening for its monthly meeting, focusing on transformative infrastructure projects, grant opportunities, and community development to shape the city’s future for decades to come. The meeting took place…
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Facing major infrastructure projects, public safety vehicle upgrades, and pivotal municipal legal decisions, the Loogootee City Council and Board of Public Works convened Monday evening for an extensive double session addressing the city’s future operations and financial…
