Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — Local State Rep. Randy Frye has been reappointed to serve as chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee. “It’s an honor to be reappointed to this critical committee, which examines […]

Ripley County, IN — At least one person was injured in an ATV accident Saturday afternoon on County Road 325 North near Osgood. The unidentified victim was taken by helicopter to the hospital. There’s no […]

Decatur County, IN — The Decatur County Community Foundation recently announced this year’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient and the four DCCF Community Scholarship winners. Lilly Endowment has selected Christina Fogg, a senior at Greensburg […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville Knights of Columbus Council #1461 recently donated more than $2000 to several local organizations. Grand Knight Bart Bartling presented checks to Maureen Harpring with Crisis Pregnancy Hotline for $1,827.00; Mindy Scripture, […]

Statehouse — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Friday afternoon that he has been admitted to the hospital with a case of pneumonia. “Gov. Holcomb went to the doctor Thursday afternoon thinking it was the […]

Statehouse — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, according to State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 tour Indiana’s Statehouse, […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to remind nonprofit organizations about changes to how they file their annual report with the agency and how they will access sales tax exemption certificates […]

Jennings County, IN — A 12-hour standoff in Jennings County ended Thursday afternoon when the suspect took his life. Indiana State Police say it started shortly after Midnight when Jennings County Sheriff’s deputies responded to […]

Batesville, IN — Hillenbrand, Inc. announced Thursday it has completed the acquisition of the Peerless Food Equipment division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $59 million, subject to customary post-closing […]

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for sanctions against an abortion doctor. Rokita wants the State Medical Licensing Board to issue discipline against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she provided abortion services […]

Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that applications will be accepted through January 31 for the 2023–2024 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state […]

Versailles, IN — The historic Free & Accepted Masons No. 7 building in Versailles is one of 10 properties around the state to receive $728,671 through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs‘ (OCRA) […]