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Loogootee RDC Prioritizes Sidewalks, Parking, and Community Growth in Latest Meeting

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee’s Redevelopment Commission (RDC) met Tuesday evening for its monthly meeting, focusing on transformative infrastructure projects, grant opportunities, and community development to shape the city’s future for decades to come. The meeting took place…

Urgent Help Needed at Hindostan Days Festival Site

SHOALS, Ind. — Officials with the Martin County Historical Society are calling on community members for urgent assistance after intentional vehicle damage compromised the primary festival grounds at Hindostan Falls just three weeks ahead of the annual Hindostan Days celebration….

Loogootee City Council Advances Infrastructure and Festival Preparations

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Loogootee officials on Monday advanced ongoing infrastructure work, prepared for a large regional festival and welcomed additional police officers during a combined Board of Works and City Council session. Present at the Board of Works meeting were…

Important Info for Loogootee Fall Sports Athletes’ Parents

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Loogootee High School will host an informational meeting for parents of student-athletes competing in upcoming fall athletic programs, school officials announced. According to a promotional graphic released by the athletic department, the Fall Sports Parent Meeting is…

Severe Weather Alert: Prepare for Severe Storm System in Indiana Tomorrow, June 17, 2026

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Local emergency officials and meteorologists are urging residents across Martin County to prepare for a significant outbreak of severe weather as a massive storm system moves from Illinois into Indiana on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The National…

Barr Reeve Cruise to Win The School’s First State Softball Championship in Program History

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Barr-Reeve High School softball team captured its first-ever state championship Saturday afternoon, capping off an extraordinary postseason run with a definitive defensive performance at Purdue University’s Bittinger Stadium. The top-ranked Vikings capped off their historic…

Gov. Mike Braun Welcomes Chicago Bears to Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Braun issued the following statement today following the announcement that the Chicago Bears will build a world-class stadium facility in Hammond, Indiana.  “Hoosiers, help me welcome the Chicago Bears to our great state! “We look forward to…

Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (May 11-18)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:04 am- The Loogootee Fire Department responded to a medical call on Church St. 10:00 am- Chief Cummings spoke with a complainant about the process of evicting a person from their property. 10:19 am- Chief Cummings…

Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (May 4-10)

Monday, May 4, 2026 9:07 am- A female called about a lost debit card. 2:30 pm- Chief Cummings spoke with a complainant on station regarding a domestic dispute. 3:15 pm- A caller reported speeding and erratic driving on Bloomfield Rd….