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Pollinator Walk at West Boggs Park Set for June 26

Nature enthusiasts are invited to West Boggs Park on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. for a free Pollinator Walk hosted by the Daviess-Martin Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). Guest speaker Olivia Fry of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever…

Loogootee, Indiana Arrests (April 21-25)

Loogootee Police Department LogMonday, April 21, 202512:00 p.m. – Chief Wagoner responded to a report of an er-ratic driver nearing Loogootee on US 50W.Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 8:52 a.m. – Chief Wagoner re-sponded to a panic alarm at a local…

Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, May 7, crews will begin a lane closure on U.S. 231 in Loogootee. This closure will occur between Church Street…

Loogootee, Indiana Arrests (April 14-19) – Crime Reports

Brought to you by The Martin Courant on April 25, 2025 Monday, April 14th, 2025 7:55 a.m. – Chief Wagoner re-sponded to a reported of an er-ratic driver northbound on US 231S that struck a guardrail.9:45 a.m. – Chief Wagonerspoke…

Loogootee Residents Arrested in Daviess County

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department arrested two Loogootee residents Tuesday for Criminal Trespass, Theft, Burglary, and Possession of Methamphetamine. 29-year-old Jayland Baker and 29-year-old Shayla Brewer are being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County…

Duke Energy prepares for potential severe storms in Indiana, urges customers to be ready

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for severe weather that has the potential to produce damaging winds and flooding in its Indiana service territory later today. “A critical part of being safe in severe weather is…

April 2 Storm Tips From The Martin County Sheriff’s Office

With the threat of severe weather this evening, three local churches are again opening their doors to serve as a public shelter. Storm Shelter Locations: 1. West Shoals Church of Christ– Shoals, IN 2. Cornerstone Community Church– Shoals, IN 3….

Duke Energy shares resources to help customers manage increased energy usage when temperatures drop

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is offering information on how customers can save energy and money through financial assistance, energy-saving programs and conservation tips. Ways to manage winter heating bills Duke Energy offers free programs and tools to help customers…

Soldiers killed in local train wreck during the Civil War are closer to being honored

Project lead Taylin Allen accepts a check for a $1200 grant from the Martin County Community Foundation The Martin County Historical Society would like to announce that we have reached a few goal post in our project to honor the…