Loogootee Summerfest kicked off with the crowning of Cheyanne Hudson as Tiny Tot Queen and Amelia Mudd as runner-up. Mayor Brian Ader presented the historic Indiana 250th Celebration Lantern, symbolizing local heritage and community values. The Summerfest also marked a major leadership transition, introducing Megan Hawkins as the new Executive Director of the Martin County Alliance, succeeding the retired Curt Johnson. #LoogooteeSummerfest #MartinCounty #Indiana250 #CommunityFirst #QueenPageant #localnews #newspaper #fyp