Articles by Tom Snape

NAPOLEON, IN — Former Osgood Town Council president and assistant fire chief Norman Kappes was killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened just after 9 am Saturday on US 421 just south of Napoleon. Indiana […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health is seeking applications for the Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant, a $50 million program established by the Indiana General Assembly last year to address health issues […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Snow accumulations and below freezing temperatures are impacting travel, and have caused hazardous road conditions. As a result, Ripley County Commissioners have declared a “Yellow” travel advisory is in effect Friday […]

PENNTOWN, IN — A 47-year-old Holton man was listed in fair condition following a rollover accident just after 12 pm Thursday. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says James Miller was driving a white 2008 Ford […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville is continuing its efforts to provide assistance for storefront renovation projects. The Building Improvement Grant (BIG) provides matching funds to small business owners wanting to renovate the exterior […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Snow that fell overnight into the early morning forced several area schools to call off classes on Friday. There were reports of slide-offs throughout the area, particularly along I-74 at the Franklin/Decatur […]

ST. LEON, IN — The Sunman-Dearborn Endowment Corporation is pleased to announce book bills for all Sunman-Dearborn students for the 2022-2023 school year will once again be $25.00. This is made possible by the grants […]

DECATUR/BARTHOLOMEW COUNTIES, IN — Two people were arrested following a two-county chase that began in Decatur County shortly after 10:30 Wednesday night. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says Sgt. Rob Goodfellow was working an Operation […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill to keep girls sports for girls only is halfway to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk. The Indiana House on Thursday approved legislation that would stop someone who is born a male from […]

EDINBURGH, IN — The last Afghan refugees have relocated from Camp Atterbury. The Department of Homeland Security says more than 66,000 Afghan evacuees have resettled in communities across the United States, with about 700 of […]

WESTPORT, IN — A child exploitation investigation that began in Westport resulted in a Canadian man’s arrest last week. According to the Westport Police Department and Drumheller Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Westport Town Marshal Joe […]

STATEHOUSE — Two bills authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development on Wednesday. According to the National College Attainment Network, as of September 24, 2021, an […]