Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — A major street closure is underway in Batesville. Work began this morning on the Walnut Street/State Road 229 project, which involves utility relocation and replacement. The infrastructure improvement project is taking place before […]

Batesville, IN — Ripley Youth Outreach is accepting applications for the $10,000 Change Ripley County Grant, and applications are due June 1st by 11:59 PM. The goal of the Change Ripley County Grant is to […]

Columbus, IN — In commemoration of National Police Week, a memorial service to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty will be held on Friday, May 14 at 9 am at the […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Simplbiz on May 1. Simplbiz is located at 209 North Walnut Street, and offers business consulting services and support. Contact Kari […]

Batesville, IN — Saint Louis School had two winners in the Batesville Area Arts Council‘s Young Artist Showcase. Olivia Meer and Felicity Brelage are both winners in the visual arts division. Congratulations to both of […]

Batesville, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) passed a significant milestone today in its efforts to vaccinate as many community members as possible, administering its 25,000th dose. “This vaccination milestone is further evidence of how […]

Elrod, IN — A Milan man was injured in a four-vehicle crash that blocked US 50 near County Road 625 East in Elrod Tuesday afternoon. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office says 44-year-old Joshua Knox of […]

Madison, IN — Troopers with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post were called to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in Jefferson County when an off-duty Jefferson County Deputy’s vehicle struck and killed a person on […]

Aurora, IN — Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation (SIEOC) is using CARES Act Federal Relief Funds to purchase and distribute hygiene and essential home cleaning kits. These items will be distributed on the next two […]

Indianapolis, IN  — Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order requiring Hoosiers to look for work if they want to keep their state unemployment benefits. As expected, the Governor reinstated the work search requirement […]

West Lafayette, IN — Students at Purdue University are being encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine before the fall semester. Purdue President Mitch Daniels says those who decide not to get the shot will be […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to help with funding for the $4.4 Million Kids Discovery Factory building renovation and expansion project. Plans call for educational exhibits and […]