Articles by Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Fire and Rescue hosted its annual Christmas party and awards banquet earlier this month. Several award recipients and milestones were recognized. Trevor Fischmer was named Firefighter of the Year. He was […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in December, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. November’s average was 3.7 percent. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December […]

(Greensburg, IN)- The City of Greensburg is suspending trash collection service the rest of this week so that the Street Department can concentrate solely on snow removal and road safety. Garbage collection will resume the […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Community members are being asked by the Decatur County Health Department and Washington Township Trustee to help fill remaining volunteer shifts at the warming center at 315 S. Ireland Street in Greensburg, […]

(New Marion, IN) – Three medical helicopters were sent to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 421 near County Road 925 South in the New Marion area Tuesday afternoon. Four people were extricated […]

(Batesville, IN) – The YMCA Learning Center is now enrolling children ages 3–5 for its preschool and pre-kindergarten programs, welcoming all families in the community to register for the upcoming school year. New this year, […]

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation is proud to announce a year of incredible impact in 2025, thanks to our amazing community. Your contributions have empowered vital work throughout Ripley County, and […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County United Fund (DCUF) has announced that O’Mara Foods is the agency’s 2025 Company of the Year. “O’Mara Foods has supported many impactful initiatives throughout Decatur County and maintains a culture […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) is reacting to the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site receiving a grant to preserve the tourist attraction. “I am thrilled to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic site […]

(Southeastern IN) – Local firefighters are reminding residents and business owners that snow and ice can obstruct fire hydrants. In an emergency, unobstructed access to hydrants is critical and can save valuable time. The Batesville […]