Articles by Tom Snape

Greensburg, IN — Economic Development Corp. Director Bryan Robbins appeared before Greensburg City Council Wednesday night for a presentation on the formation of a Regional Development Authority (RDA), which would disperse READI funds. The City […]

Greensburg, IN — Two firefighters were injured battling an arson fire Wednesday afternoon at Lake McCoy. Firefighters from the City of Greensburg, the New Point and Napoleon volunteer fire departments and Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies responded […]

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana’s proposal to develop statewide Learning Employment Record (LER) systems has been fully funded for $150,000 from the National Governors Association (NGA). LER systems are digital resumés that show individuals’ skills, educational […]

Everton, IN — A dead body has been found in a Fayette County cemetery for the second time in four months. The body discovered Tuesday morning in Everton Cemetery was that of a man who, […]

Johnson County, IN — A Ripley County resident was one of 20 men arrested during a three-day child sex sting operation conducted in Johnson County where police posed online as children. Investigators say 59-year-old Mark […]

Southeastern IN — The search continues for a man accused of giving police the slip and stealing a Union County Sheriff’s vehicle. 45-year-old Steven T. Lakes allegedly stole a black Ford F-150 truck with Union […]

Decatur County, IN — State Road 46 between Batesville and New Point has reopened. The road was shut down by INDOT in late September as part of a box culvert replacement project. Original story published […]

Greensburg, IN — Decatur County Commissioners have approved a bid from Smith and Bell to repair the courthouse tower clock. The Camby, Indiana-based company submitted a winning bid of $41,363 and was awarded the project […]

Batesville, IN — Beta Sigma Phi Sorority presented a $500 cash prize to the winner of last Sunday’s Holiday Bazaar raffle. Susan Roell of Batesville was the grand prize winner. Sorority members would like to thank […]

Osgood, IN — Jac-Cen-Del Schools has a new Superintendent. Sam Melton comes to JCD from South Dearborn Middle School, where he currently serves as Principal. The 49-year-old Melton won the job over five other candidates […]

Franklin County, IN — One week after canceling the previous order, another county-wide burn ban was issued by Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday morning. The previous burn ban was issued on October 25 and rescinded […]