Articles by Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged from the previous month, holding steady at 2.2%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). By comparison, the national unemployment rate in April […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Residents around Southeastern Indiana continue to clean up from Saturday afternoon’s severe storms, which left behind widespread damage. Thunderstorm wind damage toppled a number of utility poles and power lines along US […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN –A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Southeastern Indiana until 7 pm Saturday (May 21). Thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say some of these storms may be severe, with […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Artistic talent for a local student leads to recognition. St. Louis Catholic School student Olivia Meer was recently recognized by the Batesville Area Arts Council for her pastel still life painting. She […]

STATEHOUSE — Students from Decatur, Franklin, and Ripley counties, who are preparing to become teachers, are among this year’s recipients of the state’s Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers. The scholarship program […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) recently awarded more than $11,000 to local youth-related programs in Decatur County during its first grant cycle since being established. The Council’s […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Hoosiers ages 5-11 are eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following authorization this week from the U.S. FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Indiana Department […]

GREENSBURG, IN — On Sunday, May 15, a 25-acre soybean field provided by Shirk Family Farms was planted as part of “Farmers Feeding the Flock.” This is the fifth year for this popular and most […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — A Laurel father has reached a settlement with Franklin County in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2020 drowning deaths of his two daughters and four others. Josh Mosier filed the […]

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg/Decatur County Tourism Board received an update Thursday from John Pratt on Bicentennial events. Pratt told the board there are some special plans for Memorial Week starting Monday. “We are looking […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Southeastern Indiana was hit by rough weather Thursday night into Friday morning. Several severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued, and the storms left behind downed trees, water covering roadways, and power […]

SUNMAN, IN — The Town of Sunman has been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The funds will be used to develop a multi-year comprehensive plan for […]