Articles by Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Brookville and Metamora firefighters were called to a house fire on the 7200 block of Pipe Creek Road around 6:40 Saturday night. The home was believed to be unoccupied but appears […]

OSGOOD, IN — Shortly after returning from the accident on US 421 in which former Osgood assistant fire chief Norman Kappes lost his life, firefighters were called to a mobile home fire on Lynn Street […]

NAPOLEON, IN — Former Osgood Town Council president and assistant fire chief Norman Kappes was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened just after 9 am Saturday on US 421 just south of Napoleon. Indiana […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health is seeking applications for the Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant, a $50 million program established by the Indiana General Assembly last year to address health issues […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Snow accumulations and below freezing temperatures are impacting travel, and have caused hazardous road conditions. As a result, Ripley County Commissioners have declared a “Yellow” travel advisory is in effect Friday […]

PENNTOWN, IN — A 47-year-old Holton man was listed in fair condition following a rollover accident just after 12 pm Thursday. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says James Miller was driving a white 2008 Ford […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville is continuing its efforts to provide assistance for storefront renovation projects. The Building Improvement Grant (BIG) provides matching funds to small business owners wanting to renovate the exterior […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Snow that fell overnight into the early morning forced several area schools to call off classes on Friday. There were reports of slide-offs throughout the area, particularly along I-74 at the Franklin/Decatur […]

ST. LEON, IN — The Sunman-Dearborn Endowment Corporation is pleased to announce book bills for all Sunman-Dearborn students for the 2022-2023 school year will once again be $25.00. This is made possible by the grants […]

DECATUR/BARTHOLOMEW COUNTIES, IN — Two people were arrested following a two-county chase that began in Decatur County shortly after 10:30 Wednesday night. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says Sgt. Rob Goodfellow was working an Operation […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill to keep girls sports for girls only is halfway to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk. The Indiana House on Thursday approved legislation that would stop someone who is born a male from […]