Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve the quality of services performed by Indiana’s local health departments passed the Senate this week by a 41-7 vote. Senate Bill […]

Oldenburg, IN — Congratulations to an Oldenburg restaurant known far and wide for its fried chicken. Wagner’s Village Inn has been selected as a James Beard America’s Classics Award Winner. Wagner’s joins the ranks of […]

Decatur County, IN — Rumpke Waste and Recycling has contracted through a bid process with Decatur County Recycling to serve as the recycling provider for Greensburg and Decatur County beginning March 1. Best Way, which […]

Franklin County, IN — What started as a large grass fire Thursday night on the 18-thousand block of Pumphouse Road in Franklin County’s Butler Township led to a house fire when the flames spread to […]

Millhousen, IN — One person was seriously injured when their ATV went off the road and struck a tree in the area of 650 South and 20 West near Millhousen on Wednesday. The Marion Township […]

Greensburg, IN — Greensburg Police say a teenage boy who was reported as a runaway from Jennings County has returned home. According to reports, 13-year-old Austin Fluharty was visiting his grandmother in Greensburg when he […]

Dearborn/Ripley Counties, IN — Some scary moments on westbound I-74 near St. Leon Thursday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire. All four lanes of the interstate between Trackville Road and State Road 101 were shut […]

Statehouse — Proposed legislation supported by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) providing a “13th check” to retired public employees and teachers is one step closer to becoming law after advancing out of the Indiana House […]

Indianapolis, IN — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has announced the Taking Care of Main Street grant program is now open for applications. This Indiana Main Street […]

Greensburg, IN — The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County, which provides financial support to Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s healthcare initiatives, held its annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon  Wednesday at the hospital. Executive Director Mandy Lohrum presented […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Board of Works will meet in special session next month. The special meeting is set for Thursday, March 9 at 3 pm in City Council Chambers at the Memorial Building. […]