Articles by Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Fifteen applicants received a total of $541,245 from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) Community Recycling Grant Program. Locally, the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District was awarded $68,667. The grants […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County presented a check for $256,932.82 to the Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) after a yearlong Capital Campaign. The Foundation will continue to transfer funds to the […]

(Statehouse) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch has announced that Terre Haute Mayor Duke A. Bennett will become the new Executive Director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Bennett will begin in his […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Two local seventh graders have been honored by Indiana Electric Cooperatives with Youth Hope and Power awards for making a difference in their communities. Chloe Kramer from North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School […]

(Statewide) – Chilly temperatures in Indiana mean turning up the thermostat at home, which can pose challenges for families on a tight budget. Indiana’s Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time annual amount to approved households […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff today (Tuesday, December 19) in honor of retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who passed away on December […]

(Statehouse) – State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) today announced his plans to retire from the legislature after serving eight years in the Indiana House of Representatives. Lyness said he intends to serve out his […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – As tax season approaches, Hoosier National Guardsmen, which number approximately 12,000 troops, will no longer pay state income tax starting with their 2023 tax returns. In April, the Indiana legislature passed the […]

(Nashville, TN) – Congratulations to Milan native and musician Rachel Holt. She signed a recording contract last week with Baste Records in Nashville. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to see […]

(Versailles, IN) – Ninth District Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) paid a visit to South Ripley Schools Friday afternoon. While at the elementary school, Rep. Houchin visited two STEM classrooms, got to see a Science of […]