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Loogootee Law Enforcement Weekly Summary (May 19-25)

Monday, May 19th, 202512:26 p.m. – A complainantadvised of a utility pole thathad been broken by a tractorand the line was dangerouslylow at Hart Rd. and SR 550.2:05 p.m. – A caller advisedof a grain truck traveling at anunsafe speed…

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…

City of Loogootee Upcoming Water Main Flushing Information

The City of Loogootee Water Department announced today that it will be flushing water mains beginning May 4, 2025, and ending May 9, 2025. During this time, customers may experience periods of low water pressure and/or cloudy water. The department…

Loogootee, Indiana Arrests (April 14-19) – Crime Reports

Brought to you by The Martin Courant on April 25, 2025 Monday, April 14th, 2025 7:55 a.m. – Chief Wagoner re-sponded to a reported of an er-ratic driver northbound on US 231S that struck a guardrail.9:45 a.m. – Chief Wagonerspoke…

Loogootee Residents Arrested in Daviess County

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department arrested two Loogootee residents Tuesday for Criminal Trespass, Theft, Burglary, and Possession of Methamphetamine. 29-year-old Jayland Baker and 29-year-old Shayla Brewer are being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County…

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)….

DCH Foundation Announces 2025 Health Careers Scholarship Recipients

WASHINGTON, Ind.- The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation has announced recipients of its annual Health Careers Scholarships, recognizing 12 area students for their academic accomplishments. This year’s awards total $16,250 from the Health Careers Scholarship Fund. Additionally, one student received a…

Public Information Meeting scheduled for Mid-States Corridor

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Mid-States Corridor project team will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, April 16, to share the draft purpose and need statement, as well as draft preliminary alternatives and access options for…

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….

Loogootee Post Office Mail Will Temporarily Redirect Postage to Washington

The United States Postal Service location in Loogootee has just announced a new way to get your mail as crew begin to clean up storm damage at the office. Starting this Monday, if you receive mail at the Loogootee Post…