Articles by Tom Snape

Statewide — A Southeastern Indiana jail has been chosen to participate in a state-run pilot program designed to help people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s […]

Franklin County, IN — Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are warning residents about possible fraudulent transactions taking place through online merchandise sales. Deputies are investigating several incidents in which items, including vehicles, are being purchased with […]

Ripley County, IN — Two juveniles were taken to Margaret Mary Health for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation after a large fire destroyed a home near Osgood overnight (pictured). It happened on the 1,000 […]

Ripley County, IN — Multiple area departments were called to a large house fire overnight at 1082 West County Road 500 North near Osgood. Firefighters arriving on the scene found large flames which forced crews […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council this week passed an ordinance updating the land usage portion of the city ordinance manual. The vote concludes a lengthy process to update the code and create necessary changes. […]

Decatur County, IN — A Decatur County man accused of neglecting animals is free on bond. Seventy-year-old James Hamilton is facing three Class A misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to an Animal after close to 300 […]

Franklin County, IN — A Brookville man accused of molesting three teenage girls will avoid a jury trial on child molestation charges after pleading guilty. Jesse Meckley was arrested in Franklin County in September 2020 […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released results from the 2021-2022 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) assessment, which show that nearly one in five Hoosier students has not mastered foundational […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council wants to hear from residents about whether operating the city court is still viable. There have been discussions about a possible dissolution, which legally can only take place the […]

Batesville, IN — Two separate grants awarded to Batesville High School (BHS) this summer through the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will provide both immediate and long-term benefits to local students through career readiness programs […]

Richmond, IN — Indiana State Police detectives, at the request of Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt, are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a Richmond Police Officer in very critical condition. Wednesday evening at approximately […]

Dearborn County, IN — The Dearborn County Retired Teachers Foundation (DCRTF) has awarded seven grants to 10 teachers at Dearborn County schools. DCRTF received help funding the grants from the Betty McLaughlin Endowment, Civista Bank, […]