Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — It’s that sweet time of year. Schmidt Bakery in the Batesville Shopping Village began in-store sales of its world-renowned Cherry Thing A Lings at 4:00 Thursday morning (pictured). Clem and Bertie Schmidt […]

Greensburg, IN — Heaven Spurlock of Osgood was sentenced on Tuesday, February 14 by Judge Tim Day in Decatur Circuit Court, after pleading guilty last month to a Dealing in Methamphetamine charge (Level 2 felony). […]

Greensburg, IN — A Columbus woman received a 14-year sentence in Decatur Superior Court Wednesday after pleading guilty to a drug dealing charge. Rudi Marie Harris was sentenced by Judge Matthew Bailey for Dealing in […]

Indianapolis, IN — Beginning May 1, news cameras will be allowed in Indiana courtrooms, with the judge’s permission. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cameras will be allowed in public hearings to record, photograph, […]

Versailles, IN — The Southeastern Career Center (SCC) will offer a new program starting with the 2023-24 school year. The Veterinary Science program will allow 50 students to learn about animal science under the Agriculture […]

Ripley County, IN — The Women’s Giving Circle is a community of philanthropic women of all ages and backgrounds who combine their financial strength and collectively make a positive change for women and children throughout […]

Batesville, IN — The Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville has received nearly 300 responses but wants to receive at least 400 completed 2023 Community Perception Surveys in order to have a good sample size. […]

Greensburg, IN — Sean Durbin with the Decatur County Health Department appeared before Greensburg City Council Tuesday night to provide information and garner support for a state grant related to local public health needs. Durbin told […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, February 17 at 8 am at the Memorial Building (132 South Main Street) has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Lawrenceburg, IN — Two Dearborn County men were convicted by a jury last Friday of dealing and possessing drugs in the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center. 40-year-old Daniel Creech of Lawrenceburg and 33-year-old Matthew Gabbard […]

Versailles, IN — Indiana State Police at the Versailles Post has received reports of scammers calling area residents and requesting personal information. Troopers say scammers use a computer program to make the call, with the […]

Ripley County, IN — One person was hospitalized following an accident involving an ATV Monday afternoon at County Roads 300 West and 50 South near Holton. There’s no word on the victim’s identity or condition. […]