Articles by Tom Snape

Statewide — The American Lung Association has released its 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows Indiana has some work to do. The leading cause of lung cancer is smoking, and the state ranks […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Arts Council says to save the date for February 10 for the 2023 Art Auction at Walhill Farm. This year’s theme is “Off to Paradise.” A silent auction will […]

Indianapolis, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to do their research before donating to charities this Giving Tuesday. As always, the public should be vigilant and aware of scammers attempting to take […]

Brookville, IN — The Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife plans to stock approximately 1,500 rainbow trout in the Brookville Lake tailwater this week. Stocked trout will average nine inches in length and supplement […]

Statewide — Survey results suggest attitudes about adoption are changing. A recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption found that 37% of Americans are considering adoption, which is the highest […]

Decatur County, IN — Several Decatur County fire departments were called to a structure fire Saturday afternoon on the 200 block of North County Road 800 West. Crews from the Adams Township, Burney/Clay Township, and […]

Osgood, IN — The Jac-Cen-Del School Board recently approved the retirement of Maintenance and Co-Transportation Director Bill Craddock, effective February 2. Craddock was thanked by interim Superintendent Fred Unsicker for his service to the school […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis has awarded a total of $7.24 million in affordable housing grants to 17 affordable housing developments in Indiana and Michigan through the Bank’s 2022 Affordable […]

Southeastern IN — The Salvation Army Southeastern Indiana unit is looking for volunteer bell ringers for the Red Kettle Campaign this holiday season. Volunteers are needed Thursdays through Sundays now through December 24. Volunteer bell […]

Batesville, IN — Becky Harmeyer, the Lead Teacher at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Learning Center, received a big round of applause from staff and board members at the November Board of Directors meeting for earning […]

Statewide — Holiday shoppers this week have no shortage of options, with Small Business Saturday being observed tomorrow (November 26). Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday reminds shoppers to patronize local […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Arts Council and the City of Batesville have announced that a new winter visual display will be installed downtown in time for the holidays. Batesville Sky-Winter Wonder will consist […]