Articles by Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the last Rural Caucus meeting of the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse on Wednesday, February 21 (pictured). The caucus discussed federal broadband dollars, the impact of […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The City of Greensburg has set this year’s first Heavy Trash Week for May 20-24. As in the past, items will be picked up on your normal trash collection day. Street Commissioner […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Dearborn County Election Board has removed the names of 13 candidates from the May 7 Primary ballot. This comes after Dearborn County Republican Party leadership challenged each candidacy based on rules […]

(Statehouse) – The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would legalize Happy Hour in the Hoosier State. If signed into law, House Bill 1086 would lift the nearly 40-year-old ban on drink specials for […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – A local project is receiving a half-million dollars in federal funds for the completion of needed improvements. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs on Wednesday […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – In honor of National FFA Week, the seven Indiana FFA State Officers – including Blaine Wagner from the North Decatur FFA Chapter – and dozens of FFA members, met at the Statehouse […]

(Ripley County, IN) – From serene waterfalls to lush forests, dynamic bike trails to vibrant skate parks, and inviting lakes to city parks, Ripley County offers a diverse range of outdoor experiences for all. To […]

(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve breast cancer screenings in Indiana passed the Senate Tuesday, February 20. House Enrolled Act 1058 would codify into state law Food […]

(Decatur County, IN) – County Road 250 West from Base to Vandalia Road in Decatur County will be shut down starting Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 10 at 5 p.m. The […]

(Statewide) – The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana youth is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in Indiana, where research showed fewer of […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Benham Road in Ripley County has reopened to thru traffic. The Ripley County Highway Department says the project between County Road 300 South and 450 South has been completed. Original story […]