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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…

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…

City of Loogootee Meeting Reviews Asphalt Paving Bids

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee’s Board of Works convened a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17. This meeting was set to review bids for upcoming asphalt paving projects that will improve infrastructure across the community.  Present at the…

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…