Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has co-authored legislation designed to reduce health risks for firefighters. House Bill 1341 would spread awareness about the potential dangers hiding in this personal protective equipment and encourage […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, February 15) at 6:30 pm at the Memorial Building (132 South Main Street in Batesville) has been canceled.  

Southeastern IN — A Wind Advisory will be in effect Wednesday from 4 am until 4 pm. The National Weather Service says winds out of the southwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to […]

  Batesville, IN — There are currently no rules on the books regulating food trucks in Batesville, but that could change soon. City Council took up the matter Monday night and discussed at length items […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville, Batesville Area Arts Council, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), will host the Star-Spangled Indianapolis Symphony on June 29, 2023. This free event is open to the public […]

Statehouse — Legislation aimed at increasing mental health services in Indiana is moving ahead. Senate Bill 1 was unanimously approved by a 49-0 vote Monday and advances to the House. Authored by Sen. Michael Crider […]

St. Leon, IN — Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools will have in-person instruction on Monday, February 20. It was originally scheduled to be an off day for the Presidents Day holiday but will instead be used as […]

Franklin County, IN — A series of public meetings on the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (H.E.L.P.) will be held across Franklin County. The first meeting to gather public input on local improvement priorities takes place […]

Statehouse — The Indiana House is considering legislation that would create a buffer zone around police officers and first responders at crime and accident scenes, and make it illegal for bystanders to breach those areas. […]

Sunman, IN — Registration is now open for Tiger Town Preschool for the 2023-24 school year. This preschool is located at Sunman Elementary School and provides an early education program for children aged 4 years and […]

Ripley County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Force Construction Company plans to begin bridge construction as early as Monday, February 20, on State Road 350 over Plum Creek between U.S. 421 and State […]

Ripley County, IN — Genesis: Pathways to Success and the Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation are pleased to announce the 12th Annual Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest will be held on Saturday, March 4, at Jac-Cen-Del […]