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City of Loogootee Meeting Reviews Asphalt Paving Bids

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee’s Board of Works convened a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17. This meeting was set to review bids for upcoming asphalt paving projects that will improve infrastructure across the community.  Present at the…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 9-16)

Monday, February 9, 2026 6:10 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 50 traveling East towards Shoals. Major Reed responded. 8:18 p.m.- Received a 911 call with no one on the line in Shoals. Captain Gibson…

Public Notice of Estate Administration in Martin County, Ind.

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Martin County, Indiana. ~ Pursuant to I. C. ’29- 1-7-7, notice is hereby given that Candace Embree was on the 29th day of January 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 2-9)

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 a.m.- Received a call requesting assistance Southeast of Shoals. Lost River Fire Department responded. 8:00 a.m.- ISP Master Trooper Lents on station with Kindal Turpin, a 21-year-old male from Mitchell, arrested for Driving while suspended-prior….

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 26- Feb. 2)

Monday, January 26, 2026 5:44 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 8:47 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an accident with no injuries North of Shoals. Chief Deputy Keller, Martin County Highway Department and Big John’s Towing responded. 8:57 a.m.-…

Remembering Julie J. Diamond: A Life of Family and Love

Julie J. Diamond, 54, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1971, in Washington, Indiana to Edward Francis Wildman and Penny Louise (Offutt) Summers. Above all else, Julie…