Articles by Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — A new record was set on Saturday during the Versailles Pumpkin Show Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In. Brandon Fisk of Brookville had the biggest pumpkin at 1,709.5 pounds – shattering the previous record by […]

Batesville, IN — There were no public comments during a recent preliminary 10/28 hearing conducted by the Batesville School Board. The hearing was for a $5.8 million project that includes new baseball and softball fields, […]

Jefferson County, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident over the weekend in Jefferson County that claimed the life of a juvenile. Conservation officers were dispatched to the 1600 block […]

Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of fallen Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton. According to the Governor’s directive, flags […]

Statewide — A judge in Owen County on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction on Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. As a result, the new, which went into effect last week, is on hold, for now. The […]

Batesville, IN — Weather delays have forced INDOT contractor Paul H. Rohe Construction to continue the milling and repaving project on State Road 229 in Batesville into early next week. The work is taking place […]

Statewide — Seven local organizations were among 190 public and non-profit entities that were awarded $67 million in federal grants by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. […]

Indianapolis, IN — Harvest season is here, and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today, and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway […]

Statewide — Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and the last Free Fishing Day of the year across the state. Indiana DNR says both provide unique opportunities to enjoy the state’s public lands and waters. […]

Greensburg, IN — North Decatur Elementary School teacher Ellen Smith has been named Greensburg Rotary Club Educator of the Year. Mrs. Smith is a 2nd-grade teacher at NDES. The Rotary Club each year recognizes educators […]

Richmond, IN — Funeral arrangements for fallen Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton have been finalized. Visitation for Officer Burton will take place Sunday from 2-7 pm at the Richmond City Building. Her funeral will be […]