Articles by Tom Snape
Construction Starts on BPS Outdoor Learning Complex
(Batesville, IN) – Construction has begun on the Batesville Primary School Outdoor Learning Complex. Concrete was poured on the west side of the building while students were on spring break. The work includes patio spaces […]
Wind Advisory in Effect Tonight Through Tuesday Evening
(Southeastern IN) – A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 6 p.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Tuesday. Winds out of the south at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected during […]
JCD Schools Closed Today for Carson Hughes Funeral
(Osgood, IN) – Jac-Cen-Del Community Schools are closed today for the visitation and funeral for Carson Hughes. Visitation begins at Noon in the high school gym followed by funeral services at 5 p.m. The 18-year-old […]
February State Unemployment Remains the Same as Two Previous Months
(Indianapolis, IN) – The unemployment rate of the State of Indiana in February stands at 3.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for February stands at 3.9%. […]
INcompass Healthcare’s CASE Implements New Service Model
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Community Assisted Supported Employment (CASE), in partnership with the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Vocational Rehabilitation, has announced that they will be implementing a new service model for their program […]
Young Honors Milan ’54 State Title on Senate Floor
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Milan Miracle on the Senate floor on Thursday. On March 20, 1954, Milan High School (enrollment 161) defeated Muncie Central in […]
Longtime State Lawmaker Passes Away
(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis, pictured) has died – just two days after stepping down from her seat due to health issues. Breaux represented Senate District 34, which is made up of part […]
Gov. Signs Tornado Disaster Relief Declaration
(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order declaring disaster tornado relief for Jefferson, Randolph and Delaware counties following a three tornado event that swept through parts of Indiana during the evening […]
New State Law Bans Cell Phones in Classrooms
(Indianapolis, IN) – Cell phones will be banned from Indiana classrooms starting with the 2024-25 school year. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Act 185, which lawmakers say is meant to reduce distractions during class […]