Articles by Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Dr. Kristina Box has notified Governor Eric J. Holcomb that she will retire as state health commissioner of the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) effective May 31. Gov. Holcomb has appointed IDOH’s […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Ripley Youth Outreach, an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation, is accepting applications for their Change Ripley County Grant. Applicants between the ages of 13 and 23 can apply for […]

(Statehouse) – INvets, a nonprofit organization that matches veterans and their families with critical Indiana career opportunities, has announced that the State of Indiana is awarding INvets additional funding to celebrate the program’s rapid success […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking Hoosiers to stay alert for signs of human trafficking in communities across Indiana and to report any suspicious activities to authorities. Unfortunately, large events bringing throngs […]

(Brookville, IN) – Brookville Lake will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 20, at 11 am to celebrate the opening of portions of its Adena Trace Trail to mountain bikes. The event will take […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Margaret Mary Health Foundation (MMHF) is kicking off its annual Day of Giving today (May 12) as part of National Hospital Day. National Hospital Day was officially declared by former President […]

(Decatur County, IN) – A 16-year-old boy is accused of throwing a rock through the windshield of a Fed Ex semi near St. Paul last month, which left the driver semiconscious. Travis Hampton was westbound […]

(Plainfield, IN) – The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $300,000 in shareholder-funded grants to 16 organizations across the state that provide job search, education, and specialized training opportunities for Hoosiers. Locally, the Southeast […]

(Southeastern IN) – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will host their 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter carriers will participate in the largest one-day food drive by […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – At Wednesday’s Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented a first look at the state’s ongoing work to rethink the high school experience. This included […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County hosted its annual gala on April 28, 2023, with the theme “Hawaiian Getaway.” The annual gala is the Foundation’s largest event of the year, with funds […]

(Statehouse) – Legislation from State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) will help alleviate some funding concerns for Indiana volunteer fire departments. More than 70% of fire departments in the state are fully staffed by volunteers. “That’s […]