Articles by Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is dealing with a scam targeting registered sex offenders. Deputies say scammers are calling offenders, posing as police officers, and using the names of Sheriff’s Office […]

(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, July 27, for Southeastern Indiana and the rest of the state from 12:01 am through […]

(Plainfield, IN) – With summer temperatures soaring this week, Duke Energy is reminding customers to check out the latest assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. “We know that summer means increases […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers have set a conservation record this year by planting an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers. “Protecting our most vital natural resources […]

(Statehouse) – Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) was administered the oath of office by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush Tuesday in the House Chamber at the Statehouse to serve as state representative for House […]

(Batesville, IN) – Sonja White has been promoted to Human Resources Director at Batesville Tool & Die (BTD). White joined the company as the HR Manager in April 2022. BTD officials say she has driven […]

(Sunman, IN) – Sunman residents are being advised to be on the lookout for a pest control business that is soliciting in town without a permit. The Town of Sunman says a representative of Hawx […]

(Southeastern IN) – A heat advisory will be in effect from Noon Thursday until 9 pm Friday. Maximum heat values around 100 are expected Thursday, with heat values between 100 and 105 on Friday. Forecasters […]

(Decatur County, IN) – The 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be available in Decatur County starting August 1 through the Decatur County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. The task force was created by Senate Enrolled Act 85, authored by […]

(Brookville Twp./Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Transfer Station on Landfill Road will be closed for a few days next week. The station will be shut down next Tuesday, August 1 through Thursday, August […]

(Statewide) – College enrollment numbers are down in Indiana as more high school graduates are choosing to take one or more gap years, pursue vocational certification or not attend college at all. Lumina Foundation is a […]