Articles by Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – U.S. 50 east of Versailles was blocked in both directions after a semi-trailer overturned Wednesday morning. The incident happened between County Roads South 300 East and South 550 East. There’s no […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Ripley County Health Department will conduct a Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR class on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. The class is […]

  (Plainfield, IN) – When the lights go out – whether it is from severe weather, vehicle accidents or animal interference – lineworkers respond by getting the lights on for our customers and communities. On […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) have announced a $10 million state investment in new personal protective equipment (PPE). The investment will allow volunteer firefighters across Indiana […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) awarded $5,000 to three projects at the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) during its spring 2024 grant cycle. Each of these projects is focused on a […]

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville’s Main Street Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area – also known as the “Main Street DORA” – will officially open on May 1. The Main Street DORA was established in […]

(Statewide) – The Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife plans to stock nearly 63,000 rainbow and brown trout across the state this spring in preparation for inland trout fishing season, which, for […]

(Versailles, IN) – The South Ripley Community School Corporation is delighted to announce the appointment of Melanie Evans as the new Principal of South Ripley Junior High School, beginning July 1, 2024. With a rich […]

(Statewide) – This is Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Indiana, as proclaimed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The work of 9-1-1 telecommunicators to keep public safety officials safe on scene, while also providing lifesaving help to […]

(Dearborn County, IN) – CSX Railroad plans to close State Road 56 next week for railroad crossing maintenance work in Aurora. On or after Monday, April 22, State Road 56 will close to traffic between […]

(Washington, D.C.) – Education and Workforce Committee Member Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09), together with Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Kim Schrier (D-WA), and Larry Buschon (R-IN) have introduced the Kids Online Safety Act […]