Articles by Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — One year after its creation, Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch! The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program joins the state’s robust catalog of education opportunities and is designed for families […]

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

BATESVILLE, IN –Batesville City Council was introduced Monday night to the newest police department officer – a K9 named Zäh. The 1-year-old Dutch German Shepherd was born in Hungary and comes to BPD from Vohne Liche […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The area was hit by strong-to-severe storms Monday afternoon. A tree on the Hillcrest Golf Course in Batesville that was along a fence line next to a house was knocked down and […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions, and two Southeastern Indiana residents were among those named to state panels. South Ripley Schools Superintendent Rob Moorhead […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from Noon until 9 pm Tuesday, and an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for 9 pm Tuesday through 8 pm Wednesday. The National Weather Service […]

PLAINFIELD, IN — As the mercury rises in Indiana this week, Duke Energy is providing tips and tools to help customers save energy – and money – while trying to stay cool. High temperatures bring […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Health Department (DCHD) says it is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases The Health Department said it is receiving daily calls from people who have tested positive at […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) has launched a new website designed to streamline access for parents and community members. The updated site includes simplified menus and reorganized information for ease of […]

FRIENDSHIP, IN — The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA) marked the first day of the 2022 Spring Shoot at Friendship on Saturday by cutting the ribbon on the renovated trap line at the Walter […]

CEDAR GROVE, IN — A Cedar Grove man is facing a long list of felony counts after an exchange of gunfire with Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies last month. Court records indicate that 31-year-old Zachary Chetwood […]

CROSS PLAINS, IN — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash near State Road 62 and County Road 525 East in Cross Plains Sunday evening (pictured). Investigators say the motorcyclist lost control and was […]