Articles by Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers have set a conservation record this year by planting an estimated 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers. “Protecting our most vital natural resources […]

(Statehouse) – Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) was administered the oath of office by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush Tuesday in the House Chamber at the Statehouse to serve as state representative for House […]

(Batesville, IN) – Sonja White has been promoted to Human Resources Director at Batesville Tool & Die (BTD). White joined the company as the HR Manager in April 2022. BTD officials say she has driven […]

(Sunman, IN) – Sunman residents are being advised to be on the lookout for a pest control business that is soliciting in town without a permit. The Town of Sunman says a representative of Hawx […]

(Decatur County, IN) – The 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be available in Decatur County starting August 1 through the Decatur County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. The task force was created by Senate Enrolled Act 85, authored by […]

(Brookville Twp./Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Transfer Station on Landfill Road will be closed for a few days next week. The station will be shut down next Tuesday, August 1 through Thursday, August […]

(Statewide) – College enrollment numbers are down in Indiana as more high school graduates are choosing to take one or more gap years, pursue vocational certification or not attend college at all. Lumina Foundation is a […]

(Southeastern IN) – The area had mixed results when it came to unemployment numbers last month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says Decatur County had the lowest local unemployment rate in June at 2.9%, […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Police Department is warning residents about a social media scam. Officers say a resident recently reported that their account was hacked and that the hacker posted several items for sale, […]

(St. Paul/Decatur County, IN) – A St. Paul man is facing charges in connection with an accidental shooting that landed a Shelbyville resident in the hospital. Decatur County Dispatch received a call from Shelby County […]