Articles by Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg City Council approved a tax abatement for Valeo North America on Tuesday night. Bryan Robbins, who is the Greensburg/Decatur County Economic Development Director, told council the company was asking for incentives […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Two area FFA members will compete for 2026-27 state officer spots. Jeanna Crawford from Franklin County High School and North Decatur’s Garrett Schwering are among 17 in the running for seven state officer […]

(Batesville, IN) – Blake Roope has hung up his badge and service revolver, and has called it a career. He retired from the Batesville Police Department on June 1. Roope spent 23 years in law […]

(Oldenburg, IN) – The “Help Wanted” sign is up at Oldenburg Academy for a new principal. Angie Parmer has stepped down to become the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Director of Postsecondary Education. “I have loved my […]

(Dearborn County, IN) – Two men from Dearborn County were flown to the hospital following a head-on crash that happened on State Road 350 near Shawnee Drive in the Aurora area around 11:22 p.m. on […]

(Decatur County, IN) – INDOT is scheduled to close both the east and west approaches of East County Road 600 South at U.S. 421 north of Napoleon on or after Wednesday, June 10, to complete […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council heard Monday night from a Westbrook Drive resident about drainage issues. Phil Deardorff says there’s one drain for curb water right at his front yard, and it backs up, […]

(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Abe Streator as the new Director of Admissions. In this key leadership role, Streator will lead the school’s admissions and enrollment efforts, including […]

(West Harrison, IN) – A man who was seriously injured in a paramotor (powered parachute) crash last week in West Harrison has died from his injuries. The Hamilton County, Ohio, Coroner’s Office says 38-year-old Eric […]