Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — Local State Senator Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) has authored a bill in the General Assembly that would require schools to inform parents if students request to change their names or pronouns or express questions […]

Decatur County, IN — A national group is protesting baptisms offered by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office in the county detention center. The Freedom From Religion Foundation called on former Sheriff Dave Durant to stop […]

Greensburg, IN — Greensburg High School, the Tree City’s police department, and its K9 unit cooperated on a random search of the property on Thursday. In a message to Greensburg schools families, high school Principal […]

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Arts Council will host the Purdue University Varsity Men’s Glee Club on Sunday at 4 pm in Lew Wallace Auditorium at Franklin County High School. It will be the […]

Westport, IN — The fourth annual Westport Fishing Expo takes place Saturday (tomorrow) at the Westport Christian Church Family Life Center from 9 am until 3 pm. The Expo will include vendor booths and guest […]

Evansville, IN — Evansville Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s deputies raced to a Walmart in Evansville at about 10:00 Thursday after a report of an active shooter. Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson said deputies began […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides in the battle over the state’s near-total abortion ban on Thursday. The ban is currently blocked by an injunction issued by an Owen […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) announced that Decatur County Councilwoman Deanna Burkart was elected Secretary of the Indiana County Councils Association (ICCA). Burkart is an Indiana University alum who is starting […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Skatepark Advocacy group in partnership with the City of Batesville and Batesville Parks and Recreation announced Thursday that the Batesville Skatepark and Outdoor Adventure is completed and open to […]

St. Leon, IN — An East Central High School senior has been arrested for allegedly threatening violence. 18-year-old Hayden Moore of West Harrison was charged with three counts of Intimidation (Level 6 felonies) and was booked […]

Batesville, IN — Three new members of the Batesville School Board were sworn in this week. Stephanie Davidson, Larry Merkel, and Sean Townsley were elected to the board in November. The 2023 Board Officers are […]

Decatur County, IN — Police in Decatur County are reminding residents to take the necessary precautions to prevent vehicle thefts. The Decatur County Communications Center received three reports of stolen vehicles last weekend in the […]