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Loogootee’s Major Street Revitalization Set To Begin Soon

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18UgHgLM1d LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a major overhaul of its roadways, announcing an ambitious slate of street improvement projects set to begin in the next three weeks, pending adherence to the schedule. City…

Loogootee AT&T Service Outage Update

If you’re in city limits, Loogootee Mayor Brian Ader said in a meeting today, AT&T cell service may be out until tomorrow or Saturday. Stay tuned for updates. If experiencing service issues, use Wi-Fi for calls: iPhone: Settings > Cellular…

Barr-Reeve vs. West Washington: IHSAA Regional Championship Details

The Barr-Reeve High School Athletics Office has provided additional information to fans, parents, and students regarding ticket and admission sales for the IHSAA Class 1A Regional Championship game, which will be held at The Hatchet House in Washington, Ind. Barr-Reeve…

Kid City USA Partners with Oak Street Village To Provide Childcare in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (AP) — Adam and Jenny Martindale, owners of three Kid City USA childcare centers, announced plans to open a new location during the Loogootee Board of Works and Common Council meeting on March 9. The Martindales shared details…

Loogootee City Council Discusses Funding For New Fire Truck

Loogootee, Ind. (March 9, 2026) — The Loogootee City Council tackled a full agenda Monday night, approving the purchase of a new emergency response vehicle, discussing parking reconfigurations to accommodate downtown growth, and celebrating progress on a $15 million workforce…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (March 2-9)

This Week’s Police and EMT Log is brought to us every week by the contributions of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Monday, March 2, 2026 6:04 a.m.- Received a message from Shoals Community Schools advising they will be operating on…

Barr Reeve Wins 19th Sectional Championship in Dominant Fashion

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (AP) — The Barr Reeve Vikings clinched their 19th sectional championship in school history Saturday night, defeating the Orleans Bulldogs 54-36 in a spirited contest at Jack Butcher Arena. The Vikings put on a resilient performance, pulling away…

The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana Donates $500 to Support Loogootee Fire Department Fire Safety Education Unit

Jasper, Indiana — The Mortgage Company of Southern Indiana, Inc. (NMLS 175673) has donated $500 to the Loogootee Fire Department to assist with repairs and upgrades to its Fire Safety Education trailer, a mobile unit used to teach fire prevention…

Barr Reeve Puts On A Historic Performance Against North Daviess, Orleans Outlasts Vincennes Rivet

Orleans Bulldogs 56-Vincennes Rivet 34 Written at 7:20 p.m. LOOGOOTEE— Vincennes Rivet’s basketball season ended with a 56-34 loss to Orleans in the Sectional 62 semifinals Thursday at Jack Butcher Arena in Loogootee. The Patriots and Bulldogs battled closely in…