Balancing Community Rights – ACLU’s Strong Arming in Loogootee, Indiana
As hostility in Loogootee, Indiana, continues to escalate over the ACLU’s recent legal challenge to the city’s PrideFest, local conversations have shifted slightly away from traditional topics like the historic Indiana Hoosiers football journey to the College Football National Championship,…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Logs (Nov. 10-17)
Monday, November 10, 2025 2:42 a.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a residential burglar alarm West of Shoals. Major Reed responded. 6:37 a.m.- Received a report of a suspicious vehicle in Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 7:52…
Loogootee Celebrates Ruler Foods Store Renovation
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Ruler Foods celebrated the grand reopening of its store on Friday, July 11, 2025, nearly a month after completing extensive renovations. The event marked a milestone for the community and the local grocery chain, emphasizing their commitment…
Loogootee City Pool in Need of More Lifeguards
A Message from the Loogootee City Pool Team on Facebook This isn’t an easy post to make, but we want to be open and clear with everyone to help ensure a safe and positive experience for all our patrons. Slide…
Joyce Ann Spears, 76, Passes Away June 8- 1951-2025
Joyce Ann Spears, aged 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Poplar Care Strategies on June 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Temple, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Quentin Albert McWilliams and…
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…
Loogootee Water Works Releases 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
LOOGOOTEE, IN – June 2, 2025 – Loogootee Water Works is pleased to announce the availability of its Annual Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024….
The Message Subscribers win tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari!
By “The Message” Staff We are thrilled to announce the winners of our special Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari giveaway! There are 68 pairs of tickets being given away this year. We drew subscribers at random, and will be mailing…
How to Get Real-Time Alerts in Loogootee
This service represents a significant step in enhancing real-time, direct communication within our community. The system will be used to deliver timely alerts regarding urgent matters that could impact residents, including but not limited to: A key feature includes the…
Loogootee City Council Discusses PILOT Agreement & New Fire Agreement
LOOGOOTEE, IN- The Loogootee City Council convened on May 12, 2025, at the Loogootee Municipal Building for a combined session of the City Council and the City Board of Works. The meeting brought together key city officials to discuss several…