Articles by Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc. (RCCF), through its Ripley Youth Outreach Program, hosted the 3rd annual Chalktoberfest on October 8. Chalktoberfest is a competitive chalk art contest for students in […]

New Marion, IN — Air Care was called to an ATV accident just before 3:30 Saturday afternoon on private property near County Road 350 West and County Road 450 South in the New Marion area. […]

Plainfield, IN — Three local community foundations are recipients of grants from the Duke Energy Foundation, which awarded 20 grants totaling more than $250,000 to Indiana-based organizations undertaking a wide range of environmental initiatives across […]

Decatur County, IN — The Farmers Feeding the Flock 25-acre soybean field used raise funds for the Greensburg Community Bread of Life has been harvested, and a celebration is planned. The field provided by Shirk […]

Batesville, IN — IKIO LED Lighting in the Batesville Industrial Park has 10,000 to 25,000 square feet of warehouse space available for lease with flexible terms. Companies that are interested in leasing the space can […]

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season. No additional information about the patient will be released due […]

Southeastern IN — The area will be under an Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon and early evening. The National Weather Service says northwesterly wind gusts of up to 30 mph will combine with low humidity […]

Statehouse — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the State Fair Advisory Committee meeting at the Statehouse on Thursday, October 13. The committee heard from the public and leaders of the Indiana State Fair and […]

Brookville, IN — United Way of Franklin County’s annual “Coats for Kids” Campaign is underway. The agency is raising money again this year to buy brand new coats for school children in need in Franklin […]

Indianapolis, IN — A 53-year-old Greensburg man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Charges against Anthony Laquinn Thomas stemmed from an investigation that […]

Westport, IN — A child exploitation investigation that began in Westport has resulted in a Canadian man pleading guilty to a child luring charge. According to the Westport Police Department and Drumheller Royal Canadian Mounted […]