Remembering Brenda Denny: A Life of Faith and Service
Brenda Sue Denny, 75, of Jasper, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep, listening to her favorite hymns, on Monday April 27, 2026, at Serenity Springs in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on August 18, 1950, in Washington, Indiana to…
Indiana’s Severe Weather Risks on April 27, 2026
Severe Weather Outlook for April 27, 2026, predicts showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2pm through the evening. An enhanced risk of severe weather is expected, with damaging straight-line winds and the possibility of a strong tornado. There is also a…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (April 20-26)
Monday, April 20, 2026 12:12 a.m.- Received a report of a suspicious vehicle North of Loogootee. Deputy Clark responded. 12:21 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to…
The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana Donates $500 to Support Loogootee Fire Department Fire Safety Education Unit
Jasper, Indiana — The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana, Inc. (NMLS 175673) has donated $500 to the Loogootee Fire Department to assist with repairs and upgrades to its Fire Safety Education trailer, a mobile unit used to teach fire prevention…
Barr Reeve Puts On A Historic Performance Against North Daviess, Orleans Outlasts Vincennes Rivet
Orleans Bulldogs 56-Vincennes Rivet 34 Written at 7:20 p.m. LOOGOOTEE— Vincennes Rivet’s basketball season ended with a 56-34 loss to Orleans in the Sectional 62 semifinals Thursday at Jack Butcher Arena in Loogootee. The Patriots and Bulldogs battled closely in…
Loogootee Collapses In The Second Half, Losing to Barr Reeve 48-35
Loogootee High School’s Jack Butcher Arena was brimming with energy as over 5,000 passionate fans packed the venue to watch a crucial sectional basketball game, vying for a spot in the Semi-Finals. The intense matchup ended with the Barr-Reeve Vikings…
Orleans Dominates Washington Catholic To Kick Off IHSAA Sectional 62 Tournament
The IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional 62 tournament began tonight at Loogootee High School, featuring both a dominant blowout and a closely contested game. To start the action, Orleans decisively defeated Washington Catholic with a score of 64-8, ending the Cardinals’…
Loogootee Coach Brian Smith Selected for IBCA All-Star Staff
Loogootee Girls Coach Brian Smith has been selected for the IBCA Girls All-Star game coaching staff, according to a statement from Loogootee Athletics. The announcement congratulated Smith on the honor. Smith, who has compiled a 152-111 record over 11 seasons…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 23-March 2)
Monday, February 23, 2026 12:13 a.m.- Received a report of a commercial burglar alarm in Loogootee. LPD Officer Purcell responded. 7:18 a.m.- Received a call reporting a possible fire in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded. 7:51 a.m.- Received a 911…
Sparklight Brings Ultra-Fast Multi-Gig Internet to Vincennes and Surrounding Communities
VINCENNES, Ind. (Feb. 16, 2026) – Fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to Vincennes, Washington and Loogootee with the launch of its new Multi-Gig internet service. As streaming, gaming, remote work and smart home technology…
Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (Indiana Capital Chronicle) Indiana legislators are looking to give themselves more say over big-ticket highway projects at a time when a proposal in Gov. Mike Braun’s hometown is facing significant local opposition. A provision added last week to…