Articles by Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Four lawmakers who represent all or portions of Decatur County at the Statehouse gathered at the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room Friday afternoon for the 2025 Legislative Update. State Senator Jean Leising […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan High School will host an 8th grade scheduling night on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is for parents of students who will be freshmen during the […]

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Health Department says a leak was discovered this week at an underground storage tank site in the Milan area. Officials say the department was notified that regulated substances […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with members of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) from Decatur County for their 2025 ABATE Day this week at the Statehouse. ABATE is a nonprofit organization […]

(Statehouse) – The Indiana House has passed State Rep. Alex Zimmerman’s (R-North Vernon) bill enhancing criminal penalties for unlicensed drivers. Under current law, operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license is a Class C misdemeanor, which can be […]

(Statehouse) – A bill has been filed this legislative session that would abolish the death penalty on the state level. Many religious groups, especially the Catholic church, are supporting the measure. The bill was filed […]

(Brookville, IN) – The planned regional consolidation of smaller transportation agencies is on hold. Franklin County Public Transportation director Missy Ratz recently told county commissioners that the move could be paused for up to a […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills in the forecast Sunday night into Monday have prompted the Decatur County Health Department to open an overnight warming station for those who need to come […]

(Holton, IN) – The boil water advisory issued earlier this week for the Holton Community Water Corporation has been lifted. The advisory was put in place because of a water main break. Crews from the […]