Articles by Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — A Brookville man who pleaded guilty to child molesting charges has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with six years suspended to probation. Jesse Meckley will also have to register […]

Indianapolis, IN — An Indiana State Police Detective and two members of the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office were recognized this week by Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter with the Department’s Outstanding Criminal Investigation Award […]

Statewide — Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags to fly at half-staff at state facilities across Indiana in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday. The […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) has launched its 2022 annual campaign to raise funds for lab tables and other movable furnishings in the Batesville Intermediate School’s (BIS) planned Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math (STEAM) Lab, […]

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Water Association has lifted the Boil Advisory for customers on US 52 between Cedar Grove and Orschell’s Curve. The advisory was issued earlier this week because of a […]

Ripley County, IN — State Road 101 near Loop Road south of Sunman was shut down in both directions Thursday because of a serious accident. There’s no word on the name of the victims, their […]

New Point, IN — Traffic is being switched today (Friday) to the left lanes of both east and westbound I-74 at New Point for bridge repainting work. A 45 mph reduced speed limit is still […]

Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb is ordering flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II. The longest reigning British monarch died Thursday at the age of 96. […]

Batesville, IN — Weberding Carving Shop on State Road 46 in Batesville will mark its 80th anniversary with a celebration this weekend. The business will hold an open house on Friday from 8-5 and Saturday […]

Sunman, IN — The Sunman Rural Fire Department will observe the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Sunday by walking 3.43 miles in full turnout gear and air packs. Department officials say they […]

Plainfield, IN — Two local food pantries and a school are among 25 organizations across Indiana to receive grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to help feed Hoosier families in need. The Greensburg Community Bread […]