Articles by Tom Snape
South Dearborn Wins Grand Champion at EC Band Invitational
(St. Leon, IN) – Several Southeastern Indiana high school marching bands gathered in St. Leon on Saturday for the East Central Marching Band Invitational, with South Dearborn taking top honors. The Knights won the Grand […]
Report: Pay Hikes Coming for Indiana’s Top Elected Officials
(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana’s top elected officials are getting big pay raises, despite lawmakers facing budget constraints. Indiana Capitol Chronicle reports the next governor will earn more than $221,000, which will make the job one […]
Versailles Courthouse Square Historic District Added to National Register
(Versailles, IN) – The Versailles Courthouse Square Historic District is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation provides benefits for district property owners to help them maintain and preserve their buildings, […]
Ripley, Decatur County Burn Bans Lifted
(Ripley/Decatur Counties, IN) – Officials in Ripley and Decatur counties have lifted burn bans that were put in place last week because of dry conditions. Tuesday’s rains coupled with more in the forecast later this […]
Sports Daily Digest September 25, 2024
South Decatur wins the Mid-Hoosier Conference volleyball championship after knocking off Waldron in three sets last night. It’s the Cougar volleyball team’s first conference title in 24 years. Makayla Somers led South Decatur with 27 […]
ORVC Report for September 16-21
A pair of Milan athletes took top honors in their respective sports, according to this week’s ORVC Report. Emma Voss recorded 32 kills, three blocks, 91% serving, nine aces, 45 digs and 85 kill assists […]
RCCF Hosts Chalktoberfest 2024 at Bricktoberfest
(Osgood, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF), through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, recently hosted the 5th annual Chalktoberfest during Osgood’s Bricktoberfest, bringing art and community together. Chalktoberfest is a chalk art […]
Cruisin’ to a Cure Car Show Raises Record Amount
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The 8th annual Cruisin’ to a Cure for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) car show in Lawrenceburg set new records. Organizer Logan Lawrence says the car show held in May raised $53,200 for […]
Hospital Foundation of Decatur County Hosts Annual Tee Off “Fore” Ta-Tas Event
(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County raised over $25,162 at its annual Tee Off ‘Fore’ Ta-Tas at North Branch Golf Course. All proceeds from the event directly fund the Pink Ribbon Fund, […]
Career Exploration Expo Connects Students with Opportunities
(Ripley County, IN) – The Career Exploration Expo, hosted by Genesis: Pathways to Success and in partnership with Ripley County’s local public and private high schools, was a resounding success, welcoming 767 high school juniors […]
EV Showcase and Ribbon Cutting for Fast Charging Station in Versailles
(Versailles, IN) – An electric vehicle showcase and ribbon cutting took place Monday at the Ripley County Welcome Center and charging station in Versailles. Officials say the new charging station is part of a plan […]
