Articles by Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Three area schools have been named to the “Best Indiana Elementary Schools of 2024” list by U.S. News & World Report. North Decatur Elementary was the highest ranked local school at 106th. […]

(Madison, IN) – A Cross Plains man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a shooting in Madison over the weekend. Police were called to the shooting at an undisclosed location in Madison […]

(Batesville, IN) – St. Louis School National Junior Honor Society served the community by taking part in Wreaths Across Ripley County on December 16. The students were among many volunteers who laid wreaths on the […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The Historical Society of Decatur County invites visitors to explore the important buildings and neighborhoods of Indianapolis that have been lost with a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS). The […]

(Statehouse) – Lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse next week to gavel in the 2024 legislative session. Leadership from both sides of the aisle are downplaying expectations following last year’s blockbuster session when the Legislature […]

Here is a look at the Top 10 local news stories of 2023: #10 Honda celebrates 15 years in Greensburg. Fifteen years of production at Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg was celebrated in October. […]

(Statewide) – The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 8 -12, 2024. During this annual human trafficking […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Planning continues for people to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, and just about all of Southeastern Indiana will be in the path of totality. The Ripley County Chamber […]

(Batesville, IN) – The first baby born at Margaret Mary Health in 2024 was an early arrival. Saige Elizabeth Siebert came into the world at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, which was eight days before her due […]