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RSVP Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Recognition Luncheon

WASHINGTON, IN — Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Daviess & Martin Counties celebrated the dedication and contributions of its volunteers during its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Monday, November 2, at the Community Building at Eastside Park in Washington….

Six Loogootee Student-Athletes Earn Fall All-Conference Honors Across Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Six Loogootee Jr.-Sr. High School student-athletes earned All-Conference honors for the 2026 fall sports season, school officials announced Monday. The selections highlight standouts across girls volleyball, boys tennis, and boys and girls cross country, recognizing both multi-year…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Oct. 26-Nov. 2)

Monday, October 26, 2026 5:15 a.m.- Received a report of a traffic hazard North of Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 5:17 a.m.- Received a report of an accident with no injuries East of Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 8:05 a.m.- Received a…

Official 2026 Indiana General Election Guide

The Loogootee Times Presents 2026 Indiana General Election Guide: Polling Sites, Local Races, and Voter Rules for Martin, Daviess, and Dubois Counties SHOALS, Ind. — Voters across southwestern Indiana will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to…

Shoals Loses in Semi-State To Indianapolis Lutheran in Straight Sets

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — A historic postseason journey that captivated the entire community of Shoals came to an emotional end Saturday afternoon inside the John R. Wooden Gymnasium at Martinsville High School. Making its first-ever appearance in the IHSAA Class 1A…

John Anthony Walker, 83, Passed Away. Funeral Set for November 2

John Anthony Walker, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Cannelburg, Indiana on October 26, 1943, to the late Bernard and Anna Walker. John married Judy McCann on June…

U.S. 231 Road Closure: Culvert Replacement Shuts Down Highway in Martin County

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Motorists traveling through Martin County should expect significant delays and alternate routes as state transportation crews begin an extensive culvert replacement project along U.S. 231. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning in a Facebook post…

Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (Oct. 19-26)

Monday, October 19, 2026 6:42 am- A caller reported a possible theft. 8:43 am- Loogootee Fire Dept. responded to a dropped 911 call on Cedar St. 1:24 pm- A caller requested to speak to an officer regarding a report they…

The Lion Weekly Daily Newsletter #20

The Loogootee Times Newsroom The Lion Weekly Daily Issue #20 • Monday, October 26, 2026 • Martin County, IN 🚧 Urgent Travel Notice: U.S. 231 Full Closure Active As of 7:00 AM this morning, INDOT has completely closed U.S. 231…