Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (June 29-July 5)
Monday, June 29, 2026 5:27 a.m.- Received a report of a tree down South of Shoals. Lost River Fire Department responded. 6:34 a.m.- Received multiple calls reporting a tree down South of Shoals. Martin County Highway Department responded. 7:39 a.m.-…
Martin County Highway Superintendent Arrested for Official Misconduct
SHOALS, Ind. — The Martin County Highway Superintendent was arrested last Saturday night on multiple charges, including official misconduct and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to jail booking records. Scott Seals, 56, was booked into jail facility at 11:38…
Landslide Closes US 50: Alternate Routes Recommended
Emergency road closure on US Highway 50 has been announced due to a landslide approximately 4.75 miles east of the US 50/US 150 intersection, near the entrance to Martin State Forest. Residents are permitted access up to the point of…
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The Lion Weekly The Lion Weekly Your Trusted Source for News in Loogootee and Martin County June 29, 2026 Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log Stay updated with the latest local emergency and law enforcement actions. The weekly dispatch…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (June 22-29)
Monday, June 22, 2026 12:12 a.m.- Received a report of a tree down East of Shoals. Deputy Droke responded. 12:24 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an officer in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings responded. 12:29 a.m.- Received a report of…
Remembering Hayden Michael Fuhs: A Life of Faith and Joy
Hayden Michael Fuhs, 23, of Montgomery, Indiana, went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. While at the hospital he…
Celebrating the Life of Israel Dove Waggoner
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Izzy Israel Dove Waggoner NOVEMBER 19, 1997 – JUNE 18, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Israel “Izzy” Waggoner on June 18, 2026, at the age of 28. Izzy was a beautiful soul…
Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (June 15-22)
Monday, June 15, 2026 4:18 pm- A subject came on station to be fingerprinted for employment purposes. 4:21 pm- Chief Cummings assisted with a vehicle unlock at a local business. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:45 pm- Chief Cummings assisted Wednesday,…