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…
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…
Loogootee Pre-Sectional Banquet Details for 2026
LOOGOOTEE, Ind- The annual Pre-Sectional Banquet will be held at the Lower Level of the St. John’s Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 PM Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $20 and…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 16-23)
Monday, February 16, 2026 1:10 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. 2:40 a.m.- Received a 911 call…
Public Notice of Estate Administration in Martin County, Ind.
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Martin County, Indiana. ~ Pursuant to I. C. ’29- 1-7-7, notice is hereby given that Candace Embree was on the 29th day of January 2026, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 2-9)
Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 a.m.- Received a call requesting assistance Southeast of Shoals. Lost River Fire Department responded. 8:00 a.m.- ISP Master Trooper Lents on station with Kindal Turpin, a 21-year-old male from Mitchell, arrested for Driving while suspended-prior….
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 26- Feb. 2)
Monday, January 26, 2026 5:44 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 8:47 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an accident with no injuries North of Shoals. Chief Deputy Keller, Martin County Highway Department and Big John’s Towing responded. 8:57 a.m.-…