Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Earlier this year, St. Louis School (SLS) Junior High students were asked to participate in a writing activity for the VFW called the “Patriot’s Pen.” All of the students in Junior High […]

Sunman, IN — A Brookville man was flown to UC Medical Center in Cincinnati following a one-vehicle rollover accident on Rosfeld Road near State Road 101 in the Sunman area. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office […]

Aurora, IN — A sinkhole caused the closure of State Road 148 in Aurora Thursday afternoon.  The sinkhole was reported near an S-curve and detours around the area were put in place. The Indiana Department of […]

Greensburg, IN — Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and Decatur County Farm Bureau Inc., announce Ted McKinney, former Under Secretary, Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be the keynote […]

Guilford, IN — The former North Dearborn Elementary School building is scheduled to be demolished sometime between August and October 2021. Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrew Jackson says the building was put on a […]

Brookville, IN — Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of April. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 687 calls for service, which is a 14% increase over the 592 […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community School Board this week accepted the resignation of Joe Hartwell as high school Assistant Principal. Hartwell is returning to Jennings County High School to serve in a similar role […]

Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is mailing these postcards as part of a statewide voter list refresh. The goal […]

Decatur County, IN — Congratulations to North Decatur High School and South Decatur High School on being awarded the distinction of being on the list of US News & World Report 2021 Best High Schools in […]

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — On any given day, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up […]

Indianapolis, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to warn Hoosiers about a phishing scam involving unemployment benefits. Scammers are sending text messages asking Hoosiers to verify […]

Indianapolis, IN — Legislation supported by State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) prioritizing broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics was recently signed into law. Ziemke said rural communities throughout the state struggle with quality […]