Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with members of New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc. from Batesville at the Statehouse on Tuesday, February 14. The group shared a Valentine’s Day card with Leising (pictured) and […]

Washington, D.C. — The United States Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, February 20, which is a federal holiday. Post Offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. Customers who […]

Greendale, IN — A man is dead after he was struck and killed Thursday night while trying to push a disabled vehicle on US 50 in Greendale. Indiana State Police troopers say a 2010 Kia […]

Versailles, IN — They’ll be “Freezin’ for a Reason” when the 16th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn goes off Saturday at Versailles State Park. The event involves plungers raising a […]

Greensburg, IN — The 2023 Decatur County Legislative Update will be held Saturday from 8:30 until 10 am in the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room. Residents will be able to ask questions and hear from […]

Statehouse — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for people older than 60 or those with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s anti-hunger program, formerly […]

Laurel, IN — A Connersville man is facing a criminal charge after he allegedly attacked a teenage basketball player following a game in Laurel last month. Merle Seeley has been charged in Franklin County with […]

Milan, IN — The Milan School Board this week recognized several students for their recent accomplishments. The four high school wrestlers who took part in the New Castle semistate last Saturday – sophomores Matthew Baylor, […]

Westport, IN — Westport Town Council approved an ordinance this week that allows for the town council to operate the Westport Community Building. This includes the town council overseeing the appointment of board members who […]

Southeastern IN — The area is under a Flood Watch until 11 o’clock tonight (Thursday). The National Weather Service says flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible along rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying […]

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). […]