Articles by Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State health officials have announced that the first probable case of monkeypox in Indiana in 2022 has been identified. No further information about the patient will be released due to privacy concerns. […]

COLUMBUS, IN — Legal Aid will hold a Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic from 3 to 5:30 pm Tuesday. Legal Aid District 11 offers clinics for low-income residents in Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rash of recent car break-ins around the county. Deputies say if your vehicle has been broken into, do not enter the vehicle, and contact […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Watch Communications hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured) and open house Thursday at Izzy’s at Hillcrest in Batesville to mark the completion of new towers capable of providing high-speed internet to the area. Company […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The 82nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony Thursday evening in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter followed […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Attorney General’s office is warning you about vacation-related scams. “When planning your vacation this summer, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “Often, […]

BATESVILLE, IN — IKIO LED Lighting, LLC, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced its plans to establish a manufacturing and warehousing facility in the Batesville Industrial Park. Headed by Founder and CEO, Mr. Ekamdeep Singh, […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The National Weather Service has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Ripley and Dearborn counties, as of 12:24 pm Friday. Original story — SOUTHEASTERN IN — The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to close State Road 229 between Boehringer and Shrader streets in downtown Batesville on  Monday, June 27, to complete a sewer pipe […]

MILAN, IN — Milan American Legion Post 235 is expecting another capacity crowd and then some for Monday night’s Treasure Hunt drawing, and for good reason. The jackpot stands at $1,080,400. The Treasure Hunt is […]

WESTPORT, IN — Stewart Durham has been named South Decatur Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Durham has served as SD’s assistant principal for the past several years. He will take over in the big chair on […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Decatur County until Noon Friday. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says large hail and damaging winds present the main threats, with lightning […]