Articles by Tom Snape

(Statewide) – As the holiday season approaches, Indiana 211 is reminding Hoosiers that help is only three digits away. Whether families are seeking holiday meals, toy assistance, winter shelter, or support with basic needs, Indiana […]

(Statehouse) – Legislation authored by local State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) would prohibit Indiana students from using cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. Senate Bill 78 aims to have students focused […]

(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley School Board this week honored Merritt Alcorn, who is retiring after serving more than 40 years as the district’s legal counsel. Alcorn was presented a plaque and some gifts […]

(Osgood, IN) – The Town of Osgood wants to hear from residents at a series of public engagement meetings on Tuesday, January 20. One session is set for 11:30 a.m. while the other is scheduled […]

(Batesville, IN) –  Batesville residents south of Pearl Street whose garbage pickup is with Rumpke should expect a delay both Friday, December 26, 2025, and Friday, January 2, 2026. Collection service for these residents will […]

(Greensburg/St. Paul, IN) – The Greensburg Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party on December 12 at the Bruner Event Center in St. Paul, which brought together club members, families and guests for an evening […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP as part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. The agency says it’s part of a new effort […]

(Batesville, IN) – For the second time in the past week, State Road 129 had to be closed at the intersection with State Road 46 in Batesville midday Monday because of a railroad crossing issue. […]

(Decatur County, IN) – U.S. 421 between County Road 600 South and 700 South in Decatur County reopened Monday afternoon following a rollover crash involving a fuel tanker. The road was closed in both directions […]