Articles by Tom Snape

UPDATE: The Boil Advisory that was issued earlier this week for the Franklin County Water Association service area south of Mt. Carmel to I-74 has been lifted. Original story (July 25, 2022) —  FRANKLIN COUNTY, […]

OLDENBURG, IN — Oldenburg Academy students continue to improve their standing in national Advanced Placement ®  (AP) pass rates. The Advanced Placement ® program enables students to enroll in college-level courses and students who achieve […]

UPDATE:  The Flood Watch issued for Southeastern Indiana has been canceled. The National Weather Service says flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Original story —  SOUTHEASTERN IN — Ripley, Decatur, and Dearborn counties […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Several agencies and medical helicopters responded to a two-vehicle accident at the entrance to the Westport Dam at West County Road 1100 South and Layton Drive just before 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — A local police department may come under the microscope after allegations surfaced about officers targeting and arresting a man for rape because they didn’t want him on the town council. Franklin County […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Ripley, Decatur, and Dearborn counties are under a Flood Watch until tonight (Wednesday) at 8 pm. Franklin County is not included in the watch area. The National Weather Service says flash flooding […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville Fire & Rescue is hiring. The department is accepting applications for part-time EMTs and Paramedics. Applications can be picked up at the fire station on Catherine Street or online at the […]

PLAINFIELD, IN — A local Emergency Management Agency was one of 47 EMAs to receive a total of $175,000 in microgrants from the Duke Energy Foundation. Decatur County EMA was awarded $2,800 to help increase […]

UPDATE — The Boil Advisory that was issued Monday for Canaan Utilities water customers in the Versailles and Benham areas has been lifted.  The utility says it is no longer necessary for customers in those […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Flood Watch has been issued for Ripley and Dearborn counties until 6 am Wednesday, and Decatur County is under a Flood Watch until Wednesday at 8 pm. The National Weather Service […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Republican Decatur County Sheriff candidate Bill Meyerrose has picked up the endorsement of Greensburg Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #104. Meyerrose is a former Greensburg Police Chief and current Decatur County […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — All four area counties saw an increase in unemployment last month. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Decatur County had the lowest jobless rate in Southeastern Indiana in June at […]