Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for people older than 60 or those with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s anti-hunger program, formerly […]

Laurel, IN — A Connersville man is facing a criminal charge after he allegedly attacked a teenage basketball player following a game in Laurel last month. Merle Seeley has been charged in Franklin County with […]

Milan, IN — The Milan School Board this week recognized several students for their recent accomplishments. The four high school wrestlers who took part in the New Castle semistate last Saturday – sophomores Matthew Baylor, […]

Westport, IN — Westport Town Council approved an ordinance this week that allows for the town council to operate the Westport Community Building. This includes the town council overseeing the appointment of board members who […]

Southeastern IN — The area is under a Flood Watch until 11 o’clock tonight (Thursday). The National Weather Service says flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible along rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying […]

Batesville, IN — It’s that sweet time of year. Schmidt Bakery in the Batesville Shopping Village began in-store sales of its world-renowned Cherry Thing A Lings at 4:00 Thursday morning (pictured). Clem and Bertie Schmidt […]

Greensburg, IN — Heaven Spurlock of Osgood was sentenced on Tuesday, February 14 by Judge Tim Day in Decatur Circuit Court, after pleading guilty last month to a Dealing in Methamphetamine charge (Level 2 felony). […]

Greensburg, IN — A Columbus woman received a 14-year sentence in Decatur Superior Court Wednesday after pleading guilty to a drug dealing charge. Rudi Marie Harris was sentenced by Judge Matthew Bailey for Dealing in […]

Indianapolis, IN — Beginning May 1, news cameras will be allowed in Indiana courtrooms, with the judge’s permission. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that cameras will be allowed in public hearings to record, photograph, […]

Versailles, IN — The Southeastern Career Center (SCC) will offer a new program starting with the 2023-24 school year. The Veterinary Science program will allow 50 students to learn about animal science under the Agriculture […]

Ripley County, IN — The Women’s Giving Circle is a community of philanthropic women of all ages and backgrounds who combine their financial strength and collectively make a positive change for women and children throughout […]

Batesville, IN — The Coalition for a Drug Free Batesville has received nearly 300 responses but wants to receive at least 400 completed 2023 Community Perception Surveys in order to have a good sample size. […]