Articles by Tom Snape
EC FCCLA Shines at National Conference
(Seattle, WA) – The 2024 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Seattle, WA, from June 29-July 3, drawing more than 8,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a […]
One Reported Injured in 4th of July Fireworks Accident
(Ripley/Decatur Counties, IN) – At least one person was reportedly injured in what’s being called a serious fireworks accident near the Ripley-Decatur County line on the Fourth of July. It happened on private property off […]
Moores Hill Armed Robbery Suspect Remains At Large
(Moores Hill, IN) – The investigation continues into an armed holdup at a Moores Hill restaurant Friday night. The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office says a man walked into the back of Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant on […]
Bald Eagle Rescued on Independence Day
(Decatur County, IN) – An anonymous caller contacted 9-1-1 around 12: 30 p.m. on July 4 to report that an American Bald Eagle had been struck on I-74 around the 139-mile-marker. Indiana State Police Trooper […]
Missing Brookville Teen Found Safe
(Franklin County, IN) – One of two Franklin County residents reported missing three weeks ago has been located. 15-year-old Alysha Warren was found safe in Kentucky. She had been missing since June 19 after reportedly […]
Houchin Honors Carson Hughes with Congressional Art Competition Win
(Washington, D.C.) – “Breakfast Time,” a photograph by the late Carson Hughes, is the winner of the 2024 Ninth Congressional District Art Competition. Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) hosted his parents, Jason and Mandy Hughes of […]
Greensburg Woman Killed in Bartholomew County Crash
(Bartholomew County, IN) – A Greensburg woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Bartholomew County this week. It happened at the intersection of County Roads East 100 South […]
RSRF Awards $248,853 in New Grants
(Rising Sun, IN) – The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $248,853 in new grants in the second quarter of this year. These grants included: ● $15,000 to South Ripley Community School […]
SE Indiana Legislators Highlight New Laws
(Statehouse) – Local lawmakers want you to know about a wide range of new state laws now in effect. State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) said most laws passed during the 2024 legislative session took […]
Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tourney Raises $28K
(Greensburg, IN) – The 30th annual Decatur Golf Tournament raised more than $28,000 for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Sixteen teams and 64 golfers took part in last month’s event at Greensburg Country Club. […]