Articles by Tom Snape

COLUMBUS, IN — A motorcyclist was thrown from his motorcycle after striking a deer on I-65 Northbound near the 62-mile marker in southern Bartholomew County early Monday morning. The motorcyclist was killed and a “Good […]

STATEWIDE — Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday, […]

HOLTON, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Holton. Deputies, Ripley County EMS, and Holton firefighters responding to 7100 West Washington Street Friday morning shortly before 9:30 found 77-year-old Larry […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Paul H. Rohe Company is milling on Mitchell Avenue in Batesville prior to paving. The street is open but motorists should be cautious around workers. Also, Mulberry Street from Columbus Avenue to […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on Monday announced the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant program has received more than 250 letters of intent requesting a total of more than […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF), through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, hosted the 2nd annual Chalktoberfest on October 9th. Chalktoberfest is a competitive chalk art contest for students in […]

COLUMBUS, IN — Legal Aid District 11 will hold another free legal advice phone clinic for residents in its eight-county district on Tuesday (October 19). The district includes Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say 15 COVID-positive patients were admitted last week, bringing the total since August 1 to 108 patients. MMH currently has 27 patients on the Medical/Surgery floor, with […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Area Art Council (BAAC) would like to get the word out that the last day to see the Batesville Umbrella Sky Project will be Sunday, October 24th. The last scheduled […]