Articles by Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — The South Ripley School Board recently honored four outgoing members. Andy Miller, Danielle McGee, Tim Taylor, and Robert Garcia were each presented plaques as a thank you for their years of service. […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville firefighters were called to the 9000 block of North State Road 129 Thursday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving on the scene found a detached garage that was fully engulfed. […]

Statehouse — Local lawmakers are inviting constituents to complete their online issues surveys. Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), State Representatives Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville), and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) want to hear from residents before the […]

Batesville, IN — Due to weather advisories and for the safety of our patients, the following Margaret Mary Health facilities will be closed Friday, December 23: Margaret Mary Physician Center Margaret Mary Outpatient and Cancer […]

Batesville, IN — Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Rumpke will not provide trash or recycling pick-up for Friday, December 23. Pick-up service for the week of December 26 will be normal. On […]

Southeastern IN — Right on cue, it seems, the rain last night turned over to snow and combined with below-zero temperatures, travel difficulties and some power outages have occurred. Franklin County was placed under a […]

Greensburg, IN — Due to the winter storm, Decatur County Memorial Hospital is closing some offices on Friday, December 23. These include the following: · DCMH Outpatient clinic; · DCMH Women’s Care/General Surgery; · Decatur […]

Milan/Osgood, IN — A pair of local school boards recently recognized departing members and staff. Larry Eaton was thanked by the Milan School Board for his years of service as school attorney and received a […]

Versailles, IN — State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) recognized the retiring Ginger Bradford Wednesday for her long career in Ripley County government. The ceremony took place in the lobby of the Ripley County Courthouse Annex […]

Southeastern IN — All four Southeastern Indiana counties will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 7 pm Thursday through 5 pm Friday. A Wind Chill Warning will also be in effect from 1 am […]

Plainfield, IN — Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that is expected to cause power outages later this week. A mix of dangerously low temperatures, high winds, and snow is […]

Statewide — The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact the state starting Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for much of Indiana […]