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Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (April 13-19)

Monday, April 13, 2026 4:05 a.m.- Received a report of a tree down South of Shoals. Shoals Fire Department and Major Reed responded. 5:35 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a tree on fire in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire Department responded….

Remembering Charles Jim Fields: A Tribute to a Beloved Mechanic

Charles James “Jim” Fields, 63, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 1, 1962 in Washington, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Charles and Anna (Kaiser) Fields. Jim was…

Event Policies and Parking Changes by Loogootee Common Council & Board of Works

Above is the Audio Recordings From The Loogootee Board of Works & Common Council meeting on April 13, 2026. If you want to watch the Board of Works meeting, you can also go to the following YouTube link to watch…

Information Needed on Vehicle in North Daviess High School Incident

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with North Daviess Community Schools, seeks assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle that was present on the North Daviess Campus during the early hours of Sunday, April 12, 2026. The Martin…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (April 6-13)

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:57 a.m.- Received a call from Mid America advising of a road closure in Loogootee. 11:08 a.m.- Received a report of a cow out East of Shoals. The owner was notified. 11:41 a.m.- Received an accidental…

Remembering Sandy Sherwood: A Life of Love and Faith

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Sherwood, 70, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Mitchell, Indiana with her family by her side. Born on September 14, 1955 in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer and Lena…

Impact of Mid-States Corridor: Community Meetings Scheduled

The Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor, Mid-States Update, and the Property Rights Alliance plan to host town hall discussions on the Mid-States Corridor Project.  Residents, civic leaders, and experts will share how the proposed corridor will impact our communities throughout…