Loogootee Collapses In The Second Half, Losing to Barr Reeve 48-35
Loogootee High School’s Jack Butcher Arena was brimming with energy as over 5,000 passionate fans packed the venue to watch a crucial sectional basketball game, vying for a spot in the Semi-Finals. The intense matchup ended with the Barr-Reeve Vikings…
Orleans Dominates Washington Catholic To Kick Off IHSAA Sectional 62 Tournament
The IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional 62 tournament began tonight at Loogootee High School, featuring both a dominant blowout and a closely contested game. To start the action, Orleans decisively defeated Washington Catholic with a score of 64-8, ending the Cardinals’…
Loogootee Coach Brian Smith Selected for IBCA All-Star Staff
Loogootee Girls Coach Brian Smith has been selected for the IBCA Girls All-Star game coaching staff, according to a statement from Loogootee Athletics. The announcement congratulated Smith on the honor. Smith, who has compiled a 152-111 record over 11 seasons…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 23-March 2)
Monday, February 23, 2026 12:13 a.m.- Received a report of a commercial burglar alarm in Loogootee. LPD Officer Purcell responded. 7:18 a.m.- Received a call reporting a possible fire in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded. 7:51 a.m.- Received a 911…
Sparklight Brings Ultra-Fast Multi-Gig Internet to Vincennes and Surrounding Communities
VINCENNES, Ind. (Feb. 16, 2026) – Fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to Vincennes, Washington and Loogootee with the launch of its new Multi-Gig internet service. As streaming, gaming, remote work and smart home technology…
Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (Indiana Capital Chronicle) Indiana legislators are looking to give themselves more say over big-ticket highway projects at a time when a proposal in Gov. Mike Braun’s hometown is facing significant local opposition. A provision added last week to…
Obituary for Helen “Elaine” Carrico: Beloved Teacher and Community Leader
Helen “Elaine” Carrico, 79, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born on June 7, 1946 in Washington, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of Avery and Helen (Strange) Smith. Elaine lead a life of love and…
Former Martin County Dispatcher Charged After Drunk Driving Incident
A 28-year-old Bedford man, Justin P. Minton, is facing criminal charges in Lawrence County following a destructive late-night crash that occurred last August. Official court records state that Minton was employed as a 911 dispatcher for Martin County at the…