Articles by Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Representatives from the Batesville community, along with a group of Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) staff, students, and parents, met on February 20 to continue the master planning phase of the Bulldog […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – The 500 Festival has announced that Sarah Ripperger, a Metamora native and graduate of Batesville High School has been selected as a 2024 500 Festival Princess. Ripperger is a junior at Butler […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the last Rural Caucus meeting of the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 21 (pictured). The caucus discussed federal broadband dollars, the impact of […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The City of Greensburg has set this year’s first Heavy Trash Week for May 20-24. As in the past, items will be picked up on your normal trash collection day. Street Commissioner […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Dearborn County Election Board has removed the names of 13 candidates from the May 7 Primary ballot. This comes after Dearborn County Republican Party leadership challenged each candidacy based on rules […]

(Statehouse) – The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would legalize Happy Hour in the Hoosier State. If signed into law, House Bill 1086 would lift the nearly 40-year-old ban on drink specials for […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – A local project is receiving a half-million dollars in federal funds for the completion of needed improvements. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs on Wednesday […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – In honor of National FFA Week, the seven Indiana FFA State Officers – including Blaine Wagner from the North Decatur FFA Chapter – and dozens of FFA members, met at the Statehouse […]

(Ripley County, IN) – From serene waterfalls to lush forests, dynamic bike trails to vibrant skate parks, and inviting lakes to city parks, Ripley County offers a diverse range of outdoor experiences for all. To […]

(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve breast cancer screenings in Indiana passed the Senate Tuesday, February 20. House Enrolled Act 1058 would codify into state law Food […]