Articles by Tom Snape

(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 […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Jurors in Dearborn County on Friday, February 16 convicted a Dillsboro man of Intimidation (Level 6 felony) and on a Habitual Offender Sentencing Enhancement. 38-year-old Billy Gene Luke is currently serving time […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan Elementary School’s preschool registration goes live March 1 at 9 a.m. Once the allotment of spaces is filled, prospective enrollees will be placed on a waiting list. In order to be […]

(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow for the retail sale of dogs in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, February 19. House Bill 1412 would restrict and overturn […]

(Batesville, IN) – It was another record-setting year for Cherry Thing-A-Ling sales at Schmidt Bakery. Clem and Bertie Schmidt and company at the bakery in downtown Batesville’s Shopping Village sold 254,880 of the sweet treats […]