Articles by Tom Snape

Nationwide — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage, and donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment. This comes […]

Batesville, IN — Safe Passage, Inc. is one of 28 domestic violence shelters across the state to receive an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) grant through the Social Services Block Grant program. The $20,000 grant […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — Weaved tightly in a cocoon, a caterpillar has the chance to transform itself to begin a new life. They will spread their new wings to become part of their surrounding community, adding […]

The City of Batesville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:30 pm, 132 S. Main Street, Batesville, In. has been canceled.

Indianapolis, IN —   State Representative Randy Frye (R-67/Greensburg) is reacting to the State of Indiana’s $200 million investment to extend State Road 101. The plan announced Friday by Governor Eric Halcomb during an event in […]

The New Point Volunteer Fire Department (NPVFD)  is holding a Georgia Peach fundraiser benefitting Decatur County Special Olympics, the Salt Creek Junior Farmers 4-H group, and NPVFD. Full or 25-pound boxes are available for $37. […]

Greensburg, IN — Former USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Ted McKinney was the keynote speaker at an Ag Breakfast Saturday at First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Mc Kinney spoke on a wide […]

Statewide —The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently increased compensation entry-level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry-level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL […]

Bloomington, IN — Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Dan Coats are joining Indiana University. Bayh has been appointed to the university as a Distinguished Scholar and Executive-At-Large and will join the Paul H. O’Neil […]

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area Saturday evening. Heavy rains in a short amount of time caused flooding which forced the closing of a number of roads in Franklin County. The […]

Indianapolis, IN — Hundreds showed up in Indianapolis Saturday to protest a mandate by IU Health requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The protest lasted for several hours and included remarks from IU Health […]