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Loogootee City Common Council Reviews Policies and Honors Long-Serving Officials

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The Loogootee City Council convened Tuesday night in a meeting that combined routine municipal business with significant updates to city policies and heartfelt farewells to long-serving officials. The session, which included the approval of claims, adoption of…

Loogootee Launches New Community Development Plan

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee is advancing its long-term development plans with the launch of a comprehensive community plan. The initiative aims to guide future growth, improve the quality of life, and establish priorities that reflect residents’ needs…

Loogootee Water Main Flushing Scheduled for Today Until Friday

The Loogootee Water Department will be flushing water mains beginning October 6, 2025, and ending October 10, 2025. This routine maintenance is necessary to ensure the quality and integrity of the city’s water system. Customers in the area may experience…

Loogootee Halloween: Trick-or-Treating and Contests Await!

Loogootee is gearing up for an exciting Halloween celebration on October 31. The City of Loogootee has organized a community event that promises fun for all ages, featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and more. The festivities kick off from 6…

City of Loogootee Board of Works Meeting Schedules for Tonight

The Loogootee Common Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed year 2026 budget on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at 401 John F Kennedy Ave, Loogootee, Indiana. This public hearing is…

Loogootee Officials Respond to Judge’s Ruling on Special Event Ordinance

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (September 3, 2025)- The City of Loogootee has issued a statement expressing disappointment in Judge Richard Young’s recent ruling that struck down the city’s Special Event Ordinance as unconstitutional. City officials maintain that the ordinance was designed to…

Loogootee Water Works Releases Corrected 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

LOOGOOTEE, IN – July 10, 2025 – Loogootee Water Works is pleased to announce the release of its official, corrected Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024. This updated report…

DNR investigating after body recovered at West Boggs Lake

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the body of a Washington, Indiana, man recovered from the lake on Saturday. According to the news release, conservation officers were sent to the area around 6:55 p.m….

WATCH: Loogootee Mayor Brian Ader Thanks Summerfest Supporters For a Successful Weekend

LOOGOOTEE, IN (June 23, 2025)- In this Facebook post this afternoon, Mayor Brian Ader expressed gratitude to supporters and staff for their efforts in hosting a successful Loogootee Summerfest event. He thanked the community for their participation and enthusiasm, which…

New Water Tank and Fire Equipment Approved by Loogootee Council

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (June 9, 2025) — The City of Loogootee’s Board of Works and City Council convened Monday to focus on key infrastructure projects and community programs aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life. The meeting was attended by Mayor…