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More Information on the Severe Weather Tonight

According to the latest information from one of my sources from the Monroe County Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service on a conference call about the storms coming in tonight, here is what we learned: – Strong damaging winds…

Loogootee, Ind. Police & Fire Department Logs (May 5-15)

The following article could not be possible without the Martin County Courant providing us each week with the police & fire department logs to keep you informed about what is going on in Loogootee, and in Martin County. Loogootee Police…

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…

Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, May 7, crews will begin a lane closure on U.S. 231 in Loogootee. This closure will occur between Church Street…

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…

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….