List of Schools and Businesses Closed, Delayed, or Cancelled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
(Updated at 2:20 pm) 𝗗𝗨𝗕𝗢𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬: Greater Jasper Schools – CLOSED Northeast Dubois Schools – CLOSED (Snow Day) Southwest Dubois Schools – CLOSED (No e-Learning) Southeast Dubois Schools – CLOSED (Make-up Day on February 5) Holy Trinity Schools – CLOSED…
List of Loogootee Community Schools Closed Tomorrow, Jan. 27
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 Closed Schools Listing: Barr-Reeves Schools – Asynchronous E-Learning Bloomfield Schools – Synchronous E-Learning Dugger Union Community Schools – Synchronous E-Learning East Gibson Schools – E-Learning Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools – Closed Lawrenceville Unit 20 Schools –…
Winter Storm Warning for Indiana: What to Expect
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of Indiana, effective Saturday at noon through Monday morning. The alert forecasts 6 to 10 inches of heavy snow across central, east-central, south-central, southeast, southwest, and west-central regions…
Martin County, Ind. 2026 Primary Voting Guide
2026 ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT MAY 5TH, 2026 PRIMARY Voters: Absentee Ballot Applications to vote by mail are now being accepted at the Clerk’s Office until April 23rd, 2026. Absentee Voting in Person will start Tuesday, April 7th and will be Monday…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 12-19)
Monday, January 12, 2026 5:08 a.m.- Received a report of a possible disabled vehicle East of Shoals. Major Reed responded. 6:57 a.m.- Received a report of a disabled vehicle South of Shoals. Captain Gibson responded. 7:58 a.m.- Received a call…
Barr Reeve Edges Loogootee 47-42 in Thrilling Basketball Clash
With over 5,000 people watching another rendition of the Loogootee vs. Barr Reeve rivalry, one of the oldest duels in the state of Indiana, the feeling of a national championship may be the buzz in nearby Bloomington; however, as the…
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…