LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: 2025 A Sign From The Times
This Message is Written by Editor-in-Chief, Braydyn Bear-Lents The year 2025 proved to be a tumultuous period marked by a complex blend of extraordinary adventures, profound emotional struggles, and episodes of suffering, all heavily influenced by the prevailing political culture…
Karen S. Norris Passes Away At Age 87 – Funeral Set Jan. 5
With profound sorrow yet deep gratitude for her beautiful life, Karen age 87, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. We had prayed for the Good Lord to take her gently and reunite her with her beloved husband, parents, and…
Former Loogootee City Mayor, Don Bowling, Passes Away at 97
LOOGGOTEE, Ind. — Former Mayor Don Bowling of Loogootee has died at age 97, leaving a lasting legacy of public service and community leadership. Bowling, a lifelong resident, served two terms as mayor and was recognized as Indiana’s oldest-serving mayor…
Nurse Practitioner Dixie Stiles Joins Deaconess Memorial Medical Center
Jasper, IN. – Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dixie Stiles, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, CEN, CCRN to its medical associate staff. She has joined the hospitalist staff to oversee the care of patients who…
Ken Nunn: Indiana Attorney and Philanthropist Passes Away at 85
Ken Nunn, a prominent attorney renowned for his decade-spanning career based in Bloomington, Indiana, has died at age 85. Nunn, whose inspiring journey from humble beginnings to success became a hallmark of perseverance, passed away tonight surrounded by family. Born…
Loogootee Volleyball Program Seeks New Head Coach
The Lady Lion Volleyball program is in search of a new head coach. Loogootee Athletics said in a statement on the school’s athletic page would like to thank Coach Haley Cummins and her family for their commitment to our program….
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Dec. 1-8)
Monday, December 1, 2025 3:25 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting a deputy in Crane Village. Major Reed, LPD Officer Stuckey and LPD Officer Reynolds responded. 3:45 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 5:03 a.m.- Received a request for an…