Articles by Tom Snape
SR Principal Named PLTW Outstanding Administrator
(Versailles, IN) – South Ripley administrator Derik Hutton is one of only 27 administrators across the U.S. to earn the 2024-25 Outstanding PLTW Administrator award, which recognizes outstanding educational leaders for their commitment to providing […]
Crothersville Man Arrested After Threats Made Towards School
(Crothersville, IN) – An 18-year-old Crothersville High School student was arrested Wednesday on felony Intimidation charges after he allegedly threats made towards the school. Troopers at the Indiana State Police Versailles Post say at approximately […]
Sports Daily Digest September 19, 2024
Greensburg volleyball knocked off Shelbyville in straight sets Tuesday night on the Golden Bears home court. The Pirates improve to 12-4. In girls’ soccer, East Central blanked Greensburg 9-Nil Tuesday night. The Greensburg boys’ soccer […]
Decatur County Issues Burn Ban
(Decatur County, IN) – Decatur County elected and public safety officials have issued a countywide burn ban due to prolonged dry conditions. County leaders say the lack of rainfall has dried vegetation to the point […]
Multiple Local Agencies Locate Vehicle Used in Ohio Crime
(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to locate a vehicle linked to a crime committed in Ohio. Local agencies were notified by detectives from Ohio that […]
Decatur County Firefighters Issue Fire Danger Warning
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Firefighters Association is out with a fire danger warning for residents. This comes as the area experiences a critical period of dry weather and elevated temperatures. “The risk […]
Ripley County Under Burn Ban
(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley County is under a burn ban until further notice. Officials say open fires are prohibited due to ongoing drought conditions which have increased fire hazards throughout the county. Only enclosed […]
Greensburg Boys and Girls CC Sweep Decatur County Championship
The Greensburg boys and girls cross country teams competed in the county meet Tuesday night hosted by South Decatur at the Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp, taking first place in both the boys and girls races. […]
OA Boys Soccer Knocks Off Franklin County, 5-3
Oldenburg Academy beat Franklin County 5-3 in boys’ soccer Tuesday in Brookville. First half scoring for the Twisters: Conner Holder on a pass from Adam Weber at 21:13 Damien Brelage on a pass from Weber […]
BMS Volleyball Sweeps St. Louis
Batesville swept St. Louis in the middle school crosstown volleyball matchup Tuesday night at the Cardinals’ Activity Center. The Bulldogs won the 7th grade match in two sets 25-21 and 25-19. Adalyn Placke earned 10 […]
SR Girls Golf Takes Part in 4-Team Match at Madison
South Ripley girls’ golf wrapped up the regular season Tuesday in a four-team match at Sunrise Golf Course in Madison vs. the host Cubs, Switzerland County and Southwestern (Hanover). The Raiders finished fourth with a […]
