Articles by Tom Snape

Statewide — The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will reduce benefits by almost $90 per person at the end of March, but the change does not apply to Indiana, which is causing some confusion. […]

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff says residents can expect to see fewer deputies on patrol and says county leaders have failed to address salary issues. Rob Bradley says his office is facing […]

Batesville, IN — Beta Sigma Phi sorority’s Batesville chapter continued the tradition of presenting a set of Dr. Seuss books to any family whose baby was born at Margaret Mary Health on March 2. The […]

Southeastern IN — Cleanup from Friday’s heavy rains and resulting floods took place around Southeastern Indiana over the weekend. Flood warnings were issued all over the area after heavy rains throughout the day led to […]

Greensburg, IN — Decatur County Commissioners will hold their first meeting since the passing of District 1 Commissioner Chuck Emsweller tonight (Monday) at 6 pm. It will also be the first of four evening meetings […]

Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb issued a statement on Friday related to an update on testing of the East Palestine, Ohio hazardous waste directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be transported […]

Decatur County, IN — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about sending indecent photos via social media. Deputies say the pictures may be used against you to extort money. The Sheriff’s Office has […]

Batesville, IN — The National Weather Service has changed the venue for the SkyWarn weather spotters class that will be held in Batesville next month. The class will instead take place at the Ivy Tech […]

Indianapolis, IN — Brookville and Dillsboro are among 14 communities that will receive designation as Indiana Main Street programs or will be moved into a new Indiana Main Street program level, according to  Lt. Gov. Suzanne […]

Batesville, IN —  A blended color pencil drawing created by Batesville Middle School (BMS) seventh grader Wesley Edwards has been selected by the board of directors of the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) for the […]

Greensburg, IN — Fishing at the City of Greensburg’s Upland Reservoir is set to begin tomorrow (Saturday, March 4) It will be open every first and third Saturday of the month until October 21. All dates […]

Metamora, IN — Several departments were called to a house fire on Main Street in Metamora Thursday afternoon. When crews arrived on the scene, they were met by heavy smoke and fire. No one was […]