Articles by Tom Snape

NAPOLEON, IN — The Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department and the surrounding community are mourning the passing of a longtime firefighter. Craig Simon passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 40 following a lengthy battle […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, Ohio, in conjunction with Ripley County EMA, has confirmed an EF 0 tornado just north of Osgood. This tornado occurred in the early morning […]

PLAINFIELD, IN — Duke Energy is reminding Indiana customers of available state and federal assistance programs to help manage their energy bills. If you or someone you know is having trouble paying their utility expenses, […]

STATEWIDE — Governor Eric Holcomb has signed into law State Representative Randy Frye’s (R-Greensburg) bill aimed at boosting local resources to fight crime and helping address jail overcrowding. Frye, who chairs the House Committee on […]

MILAN, IN — Milan Elementary School is ready to get your child registered for kindergarten and preschool. The registration event will take place on Thursday, March 17 at Milan Elementary School.  Registration sessions will begin […]

ST. LEON, IN — On Saturday, March 5th, 32 members from the East Central FFA Chapter competed in the District 12 FFA Leadership Development Events at South Ripley High School in Versailles. Contests varied from […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow public comment at school board meetings has passed the Senate, and now moves to the Governor for final consideration. Senate Enrolled […]

DEARBORN COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor GeoStabilization International plans to begin work on or after Wednesday, March 16, to repair a slide area on U.S. 50 in Dearborn County. Crews will use […]

GREENSBURG, IN — A 48-year-old Greensburg man is facing several felony counts, including attempted murder and battery on a police officer, following his arrest on North West Street Monday afternoon. Greensburg Police say Christopher Darrin […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Two separate pursuits involving Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies have resulted in a slew of felony charges against a pair of county residents. Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp says deputies recently responded to a […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Greensburg City Council Tuesday night approved the week of May 16 through 20 for the first heavy trash pickup week of the year. It’s open to all residential customers of the city’s […]

STATEWIDE — Gas prices around the state are creeping closer to a record high. Triple-A on Tuesday said the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $4.14 cents. That’s up 16 cents […]