Articles by Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — A reminder that CSX Railroad plans to close the US 421 railroad crossing in Osgood sometime today or early this week, with reopening scheduled for Saturday. In addition, all roads in […]

Greensburg, IN — Heavy Trash Pickup Week begins today in Greensburg. Residents are being urged to refrain from putting items out on the curb until the night before regular garbage pickup. Mayor Joshua Marsh does not […]

Versailles, IN — The search continues for a Ripley County Soil and Water Conservation District trailer, which was reported stolen two weeks ago. The trailer is a top-brand 12-foot black utility trailer with a wood […]

Brookville, IN —The Franklin County School Board voted 6-1 to cancel the contracts of five teachers as part of a reduction in force. Four elementary school teachers and an art teacher were laid off, effective […]

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of crashes on Sunday that involved serious injuries. A UTV driven by 29-year-old Justin Paul of Oldenburg missed a curve and went […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds Hoosier taxpayers to file and pay their individual income tax returns by the Monday, May 17 deadline. “The DOR team is available and ready to […]

Indianapolis, IN — Anyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) is encouraged to attend a recruiting event that DNR Law Enforcement’s District 9 will host on Sunday, May 23, at the Recreation Hall […]

Batesville, IN — A 23-year-old Huntington man is facing charges following a crash Wednesday afternoon at the corner of East Pearl Street and Eastern Avenue in Batesville. Police say Thomas Richard Morgan Bowman was driving […]

Aurora, IN — The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office and South Dearborn Community School Corporation will host a Mock Crash Scene on Monday, May 17 at 1 pm at South Dearborn High School, located at 5770 Highlander […]

Sunman, IN — On Thursday, May 13, St. Nicholas School held its first-ever Mini 500. With input from their second-grade buddies, the 8th graders designed and made the cars. They then served as the pit […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Old Schubox on May 1. The Old Schubox is located at 213 North Walnut Street and sells custom-painted furniture plus […]

Batesville, IN — The 8th graders at St. Louis Catholic School were recently visited by Mr. Tim Weberding courtesy of the Batesville Area Arts Council. Mr. Weberding shared some of his wisdom about having grit […]