Articles by Tom Snape

STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the Governor for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act […]

BROWNSTOWN, IN — Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in a vehicle in Brownstown on Sunday. At approximately 2:30 pm, the Brownstown […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — It was a busy weekend for area firefighters. Dry conditions plus high winds and the burning of brush and other items equaled brush fires on Friday and Saturday. The Dillsboro Fire Department […]

MILAN, IN — Late last spring, Milan Community Schools was awarded a $12,000 grant through the Indiana Department of Education. The grant was part of the Stop the Violence initiative to serve as a proactive […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Reads is preparing for its annual Park Hop, which celebrates local parks and provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy time outdoors. This year’s program with story walks in participating […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 pm at the Memorial Building (132 South Main Street in Batesville) has been canceled.

BATESVILLE, IN — On Saturday, February 26, the 8th grade Rube Goldberg team from St. Louis Catholic School participated in the Ripley County Rube Goldberg competition at Jac-Cen-Del High School. The team finished 2nd in […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer when Tyson Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during the summer reading program. The free activities will begin June 11 with […]

STATEHOUSE — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with representatives from broadband companies based in southern Indiana during Rural Broadband Day at the Statehouse last week. Leising spoke with a number of industry representatives about […]

STATEWIDE — The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Economic Development Commission meeting originally scheduled for Friday, March 18 at 8 am has been moved up one week. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, March 11 […]

SHELBY COUNTY, IN — A Greensburg man was convicted Thursday in Shelby Circuit Court on 19 felony counts in connection with a series of home invasion sexual assaults that happened between 1982 and 1985. After […]