Articles by Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Even though snow is not in the forecast, you may see INDOT snowplows out and about around Southeastern Indiana Monday. The yellow trucks will hit the road as part of a simulated […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health has announced that any Hoosier aged 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines so long as they received […]

BATESVILLE, IN — St. Louis Catholic School alum and Indiana State Police Master Trooper Joseph Livers recently received a Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice in the line of duty. Livers was wounded during […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate for September 2021, which stood at 4.0% when released on October 22, has since been revised downward to 3.5% by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS made […]

OLDENBURG, IN — Creek Bottom Brewery Taproom recently celebrated its first anniversary in business with a ribbon-cutting by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Owners Melaine and Steve Stahley, who is also the Head Brewer, […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Congratulations to the Batesville Community School Corporation’s Director of Buildings and Grounds. Tim Hunter was named the 2020 Indiana Association of School Business Officials  (IASBO) “School Support Professional of The Year” in […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — While Decatur County Commissioners tabled action, Decatur County Council approved the vote center proposal this week. The plan calls for the county to move away from precinct-based election polls and replace […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A year ago, many Hoosiers pivoted their traditional holiday plans to smaller or virtual gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward 12 months and Thanksgiving is practically back to normal. […]

NAPOLEON, IN — There were no reports of injuries after Napoleon firefighters battled flames at a home on the 6200 block of North Old Michigan Road Thursday evening. Crews were able to quickly put out […]

GREENSBURG, IN — John Pratt with the Decatur County 2022 Bicentennial Committee gave an update Thursday to the Decatur County Tourism Board. Pratt said they will reenact Abraham Lincoln’s February 12, 1861 stopover in Greensburg […]

WEST HARRISON, IN – Former small-business owner and current House District 68 State Representative Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) has announced his candidacy for re-election in 2022. The newly redrawn House District 68 now contains all […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Today is the Great American Smokeout (GASO), a day to commit to being tobacco-free. The American Cancer Society (ACS) designates the third Thursday of every year as the GASO, which encourages smokers […]