Articles by Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville High School marching band is one of just 90 schools competing in a national competition this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Bands of America Grand National Championship […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Greensburg  City Council passed two annexation-related ordinances Thursday night. One was for property the city owns behind the current Municipal Complex construction project. City Building Commissioner Sarah Hamer said the property extends […]

(Franklin County, IN) – All five buildings in the Franklin County Community School Corporation have renewed their Purple Star school designation with the Indiana Department of Education. The agency says this year’s 102 newly designated […]

(Milan, IN) – A recent fundraiser in support of the Milan High School band program fell short of its goal, but a surprise donor has stepped up to shrink the funding gap. “Basketing for Music” […]

(Bright, IN) – Support is pouring in for the family of the woman from Bright who was allegedly shot and killed by her husband this week. A Go Fund Me has been started for 40-year-old […]

(Franklin County, IN) – A semi-driver escaped injury following a rollover crash late Wednesday night on U.S. 52 between Cedar Grove and New Trenton. The road was restricted to one lane while first responders and […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Did you hear what sounded like an explosion Wednesday night? Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies fielded several reports from residents who say they heard the sound just before 9 pm. One caller […]

(Batesville, IN) – The railroad crossings at State Roads 129 and 46 and along Coonhunters Road in Batesville were shut down overnight because of malfunctions. Central Railroad of Indiana owns the tracks and was notified […]

(Clark County, IN) – Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel has filed 15 felony counts against the former Clark County Sheriff. Hertel was assigned the case as special prosecutor in late July and filed the charges […]

(Southeastern IN) – Veterans Day is Saturday, but there are special events and giveaways planned around the area the day before. Batesville Middle School will host its 15th annual Veterans Day Program on Friday. Seventh-grade […]

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners have issued a countywide burn ban, which is in effect until further notice. Ongoing windy and drought-like conditions that put the county at risk of widespread fire hazards […]

(Decatur County, IN) – A motorcyclist was flown from a crash in Decatur County Tuesday night. Colton Davis was taken by medical helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital after laying down his bike on the 5600 […]