Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — Governor Eric Holcomb called for education and public health funding during his State of the State Address Tuesday night before a joint session of the Indiana legislature. In the speech, the Governor requested […]

Metamora, IN — The Metamora Volunteer Fire Department has decided to pull the plug on the annual firemen’s festival which was held around the 4th of July each year. In a Facebook post, the department […]

Versailles, IN — Four new members of the South Ripley School Board were sworn in at this week’s meeting. Brittany Bradley, Andy Comer, Kim Jolly, and Thomas Welch were elected to the school board in […]

Columbus, IN — Legal Aid District 11 will hold another free legal aid phone clinic for residents In Decatur, Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties on Monday, January 16. The free legal […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced that 48 school districts and charter schools across Indiana will receive nearly $2.2 million in STEM Integration Grant funding. This grant will support Hoosier […]

Batesville, IN —  Mayor Mike Bettice announced at Monday night’s Batesville City Council meeting that he will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 21 at Batesville Middle School starting at 6 pm. […]

Statehouse — The 2023 Indiana General Assembly session got underway Monday. The state’s two-year budget will be crafted during the session, which will last until late April. State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) says the current […]

Westport, IN — Retiring police officer Damon Land was recognized at Monday night’s Westport Town Board meeting. Marshal Joe Talkington and Deputy Marshal Luke Lozier presented a plaque to Land in recognition of his 11 […]

Statehouse — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Arts Commission have announced details for the 2023 Hoosier Women Artists Exhibition and are accepting submissions. “Every year I look forward to showcasing the work of […]

Indianapolis, IN — Miss Decatur County Ellie Acra was chosen first runner-up in the Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant on Sunday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Acra finished behind Miss Hancock County Claire Bishop, who will […]

Ripley County, IN — A driver is facing several charges following a rollover crash with serious injuries in northern Ripley County Saturday night. Indiana State Police say an SUV driven by 25-year-old Justin Palmer of […]