Articles by Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – There’s something electric about a ticking clock—and in Ripley County, that energy is about to spark a full-on creative surge. The Ripley County 48-Hour Filmmakers Challenge returns April 24–26, inviting storytellers, […]

(Batesville, IN) – The continuing work on the Batesville bike/pedestrian trail expansion project means headaches for motorists on a portion of State Road 229 starting next week. City Engineer John Kuntz informed Batesville City Council […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan Community Schools says Marcy (Russell) Simpson, a 1995 graduate of Milan High School and a graduate of Indiana University, has been selected as the 2026 Milan Alumni Award recipient. This award […]

(Batesville, IN) – Mayor John Irrgang  has announced two additions to the City of Batesville’s leadership team: Angela Linville, who has been appointed Economic Development Director, and Terry Knueven, who joins the city as Water […]

(Holton, IN) – The Holton Water Corporation is conducting a main replacement. As a result, customers from North County Road 100 North to U.S. 50 in Holton will have water service temporarily interrupted, and will […]

(Versailles, IN) – Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel says two Osgood residents were convicted and sentenced following separate jury trials in Circuit Court Judge Ryan King’s courtroom. Thirty-seven-year-old Frank Platt was found guilty on January […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is sponsoring its spring Honor a Staff Member sign campaign to allow the community to thank Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) staff members in a public […]

(Versailles, IN) – The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting at the Bel-Acre Drive-In located in Versailles. The place formerly known as the Bel-Air Drive-In will continue the 70-plus-year tradition of […]