Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Enrolled Act 9 would authorize the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to […]

Milan, IN — Milan residents will soon improve their community gathering space if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by April 20, 2023. If successful, the project led by the Ripley County […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Monday that $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns, and counties across rural Indiana to invest in local road […]

Milan, IN — No one was injured in a trailer fire on Wood Street in Milan last Friday. The cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation. The vacant trailer is listed as […]

Ripley County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe plans to begin work this week on an $8 million asphalt resurface and small structure replacement project in Ripley County. Beginning on or […]

Indianapolis, IN — Following a record-setting year of enrollment for On My Way Pre-K, Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. On My Way Pre-K […]

Brookville, IN — The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Franklin County High School (FCHS) in Brookville […]

Batesville, IN — A former “America’s Got Talent” contestant will perform locally this week, thanks to the efforts of the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC). Ryan Niemiller, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy,” will perform […]

Statewide — Indiana State Police has stepped up patrols to help curb alcohol and drug-impaired driving. The enforcement campaign is running now through April 4. The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic […]

Greensburg, IN — Greensburg residents will soon add color to their basketball courts if a crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $15,000 by April 30, 2023. If successful, the project led by the Greensburg […]

Norfolk, VA — Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Brown, a native of Rising Sun, was advanced to the next pay grade through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) while serving aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship […]