Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Schmidt Bakery shattered the record for Cherry Thing-A-Ling sales again this year. Clem and Bertie Schmidt and company at the bakery in downtown Batesville’s Shopping Village sold 232,380 of the sweet treats […]

Statehouse — The Indiana House of Representatives on Monday advanced State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer’s (R-Shelbyville) legislation to begin screening for an animal tranquilizer that’s infiltrating street drugs and has played a role in an overdose […]

Statewide — Emergency management agencies (EMAs) often work behind the scenes without gaining attention until events like snowy weather, floods, tornadoes, etc. Governor Eric J. Holcomb is honoring this group of critical personnel by celebrating EMA […]

Versailles, IN — Ripley County Sheriff’s Deputy Conrad Reichert was recently named Police Officer of the Year by Versailles American Legion Post #173. It’s not the first time he’s been honored in recent months. You’ll […]

Greensburg, IN — Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh outlined successes and ongoing initiatives during his State of the City address Monday afternoon before the Greensburg Rotary Club. He began his remarks by saying the city’s finances […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice will deliver his final State of the City Address at 6:00 tonight (Tuesday) in the Batesville Middle School Commons. The two-term Mayor is not running for re-election this year. […]

Brookville, IN — A Brookville man we told you about Monday who was caught slumped over the wheel of a pickup truck and arrested on drug charges is in more hot water. Franklin County Sheriff’s […]

St. Leon, IN — East Central Middle School agriculture teacher McCord Snider is one of eight finalists for Indiana’s Golden Owl Award. The award honors agriculture educators’ contributions to serving a critical role in their […]

Greensburg, IN — Four lawmakers who represent all or portions of Decatur County at the Statehouse gathered at the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room Saturday morning for the 2023 Legislative Update. State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), […]

Ripley County, IN — Two men are facing drug charges following their arrests last week during a traffic stop near the intersection of State Road 129 and County Road 700 North. The Ripley County Sheriff’s […]

Laurel, IN — A Brookville man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found slumped over a steering wheel. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a home on Edgerton Street […]

Versailles, IN — One person is dead following a house fire on County Road 300 South near Versailles Friday afternoon. The victim’s name has not been released. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the […]