Articles by Tom Snape

Statewide — It appears gambling is paying off for the Hoosier state. Indiana’s 12 casinos raked in about $2.5 Billion between July 2021 and June 2022. Of that amount, $700 Million was sent to the […]

Franklin County, IN — Two men are facing several drug-related charges after Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant late last week at a home on St. Mary’s Road. 44-year-old John McNabb of Brookville […]

Southeastern Indiana — The area joined the nation Sunday in pausing to remember the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Sunman Rural Fire Department was joined by firefighters from several area […]

Greensburg, IN — The Greensburg/Decatur County (GDC) Chamber of Commerce says last Wednesday was one for the record books. The chamber held back-to-back-to-back-to-back ribbon-cutting ceremonies for four businesses under one roof at 933 North Michigan […]

Ohio County, IN — Ohio County residents impacted by flash flooding that occurred on September 3 are asked to contact Indiana 211 to report damages and help with a damage assessment. Indiana 211 asks residents […]

Franklin County, IN — A Brookville man who pleaded guilty to child molesting charges has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with six years suspended to probation. Jesse Meckley will also have to register […]

Indianapolis, IN — An Indiana State Police Detective and two members of the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office were recognized this week by Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter with the Department’s Outstanding Criminal Investigation Award […]

Statewide — Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags to fly at half-staff at state facilities across Indiana in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday. The […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) has launched its 2022 annual campaign to raise funds for lab tables and other movable furnishings in the Batesville Intermediate School’s (BIS) planned Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math (STEAM) Lab, […]

Franklin County, IN — The Franklin County Water Association has lifted the Boil Advisory for customers on US 52 between Cedar Grove and Orschell’s Curve. The advisory was issued earlier this week because of a […]

Ripley County, IN — State Road 101 near Loop Road south of Sunman was shut down in both directions Thursday because of a serious accident. There’s no word on the name of the victims, their […]

New Point, IN — Traffic is being switched today (Friday) to the left lanes of both east and westbound I-74 at New Point for bridge repainting work. A 45 mph reduced speed limit is still […]