Articles by Tom Snape
Sports Daily Digest October 14, 2024
Oldenburg Academy shut out host Milan 5-Nil to take the Class 1A boys soccer sectional championship in a match heard Saturday night on WRBI. Henry Wanstrath and Connor Holder booted two goals apiece while Hayden […]
Football Sectional Pairings Announced
(Indianapolis, IN) – The ISHAA announced pairings for the 2024 state high school football tournament Sunday night. In Class 3A, Sectional 30 first round games on October 25, Franklin County entertains Rushville. The winner will […]
Sports Daily Digest October 12, 2024
In Week Eight high school football action last night, Franklin County topped Batesville 31-17; East Central rolled over Greensburg 49-0; it was Milan 48, South Decatur 14; North Decatur destroyed Edinburgh 82-0; Rushville downed South […]
SIYMCA Receives Early Years Funding
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is one of 68 organizations across the state to receive funding by joining the Early Years Initiative. The Batesville-based organization was awarded $100,000. Early Learning Indiana announced a […]
Indiana Electric Cooperatives Complete Service Projects
(Statewide) – Indiana’s electric cooperatives are hosting the annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” on Friday, October 11. Twenty-eight of Indiana’s electric cooperatives are completing a project that addresses specific needs within their local communities. […]
Area Cattle Affected by Tick-Related Condition
(Southeastern IN) – The Franklin and Ripley County Health Officer has a warning about a condition affecting local livestock. Dr. David Welsh says some heads of cattle that died in Franklin County recently were evaluated […]
SE Indiana, Much of State Abnormally Dry
(Southeastern IN) – Southeastern Indiana, along with most of the state, is abnormally dry, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map (pictured). Even though the remnants of Hurricane Helene two weeks ago brought a […]
Hoosiers Encouraged to Share Feedback on Second Draft of Diploma Rule
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana leaders are encouraging Hoosiers to provide feedback on the second draft of a proposal to redesign Indiana diplomas and maximize the four years of high school. The revised proposal, originally presented […]
BPD Officer Named “All Pro” for OWI Enforcement Efforts
(Batesville, IN) – Congratulations to Batesville Police officer Greg Christin. He was recently recognized as a Traffic Safety All Pro for his OWI enforcement efforts in 2023 and 2024. Christin received the award at an […]
Batesville Fire and Rescue Hosts Open House Tomorrow
(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Fire and Rescue will host an open house tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse on Catherine Street. It’s your chance to meet firefighters, explore equipment and learn […]
Washington Street Project Begins This Month
(Greensburg, IN) – Washington Street in Greensburg between Monfort and Jackson will shut down on October 25 as part of the first phase of the streetscape improvement project. The work is scheduled to take place […]
