Articles by Tom Snape
Threat Forces Soft Lockdown at SCC
(Versailles, IN) – A reported threat forced the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles to be placed on a soft lockdown Thursday afternoon. The threat reportedly involved a weapon. The campus was the scene of a […]
JCD Kindergarten Registration on April 4
(Osgood, IN) – Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration on Thursday, April 4 from 1-6 p.m. All children must be five years old on or before August 1 to attend kindergarten during the 2024-25 […]
Leising-Sponsored Land Protection Bill Passes IN Senate
(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would protect farmland and land around military bases in Indiana from adversarial nations unanimously passed the Senate with bipartisan support on March 4. […]
DOR Answers Top Tax Return Question
(Statewide) – “Where’s my refund?” The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) says that’s the number one question from customers. DOR has two ways you can get an answer without waiting on hold to speak with […]
North Decatur Student Competes at State Poetry Contest
(Indianapolis, IN) – A local student is one of the top young poets in the state, according to Indiana Humanities. North Decatur High School junior Allison Whitaker was one of 14 finalists who participated in […]
GPD Returns to Broadway Street HQ
(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department has moved back into its headquarters at 201 South Broadway Street. Construction, including HVAC work, prompted the department to move into temporary digs at City Hall back in […]
Local Entities Receive Federal Funds for Road and Bridge Projects
(Indianapolis, IN) – Three area transportation projects are in line for help from Uncle Sam. The Indiana Department of Transportation says $155.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 51 cities, counties and […]
USPS Hiring in Indiana
(Statewide) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring throughout Indiana, looking for people to serve their communities. Openings are available for rural carrier associates at $19.94/hr. and city carrier assistants at $19.33/hr. From […]
Accused Casino Robber “Desperate and in Debt”
(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The man accused of robbing Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg the evening of Saturday, March 2 is being held on a $1 million bond in Dearborn County. 39-year-old Daniel Birdseye was arrested in […]
Ripley County APC Gives Solar Ordinance Favorable Recommendation
(Versailles, IN) – The Ripley County Area Plan Commission (APC) voted unanimously Tuesday night to make a favorable recommendation on the proposed solar ordinance to county commissioners. This comes after months of negotiations, which resulted […]
