Indiana Among Top 10 U.S. States With Worst Decline In School Attendance
The study shows that Indiana has the sixth worst decline in daily attendance in the U.S. The research conducted by an online HR platform Techr analyzed average daily attendance for three years (2019 to 2021) from Common Core Data (America’s Public Schools)….
Loogootee City Council Discusses New Stormwater Proposal & PILOT Agreement
The Loogootee City Council met on Monday, April 14, 2025, for a combined City Council and City Board of Works meeting at the Loogootee Municipal Building. City Clerk-Treasurer Brandon Carrico, Mark McAtee, Attorney Steven Teverbaugh, and Dana Strange attended the…
ACMI announces 16 companies that will operate at munitions campus
BLOOMFIELD, Ind. – The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI) has announced the initial cohort of 16 companies that will make up its munitions campus in Bloomfield. These companies represent a wide range of advanced capabilities and specialties with…
Duke Energy prepares for potential severe storms in Indiana, urges customers to be ready
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for severe weather that has the potential to produce damaging winds and flooding in its Indiana service territory later today. “A critical part of being safe in severe weather is…
April 2 Storm Tips From The Martin County Sheriff’s Office
With the threat of severe weather this evening, three local churches are again opening their doors to serve as a public shelter. Storm Shelter Locations: 1. West Shoals Church of Christ– Shoals, IN 2. Cornerstone Community Church– Shoals, IN 3….
Storm Shelters Are Now Open in Martin County
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Loogootee & Shoals, Indiana has reported there are storm shelters located at The West Shoals Church of Christ along with St. John’s Catholic Church & the Conerstone Community Church in Loogootee and Shoals, Ind….
High School Courts to Grand Slams: Indiana Leads Youth Tennis Surge
A new study has revealed the states shaping the next Grand Slam and Wimbledon champions, with Washington taking the top spot. Tennis statistics website Tennis Stats analyzed data from the National Federation of State High School Associations to find the…
Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth to Host Public Workshop
The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth is inviting Martin County residents to attend its in-person Public Workshop Session on March 31st, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Bowling Manufacturing Building, 99 West Washington Street in Loogootee. Residents can stop by…
Regional Opportunity Initiatives receives $40,000 grant to address workforce issue of affordable child care
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – With child care becoming a key workforce issue in the Indiana Uplands region, Regional Opportunity Initiatives has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation (IEDAF) to help three…