Articles by Tom Snape

Franklin County, IN — Franklin County leaders want to move the 9-1-1 center out of the county jail building (pictured) and are considering three options to house dispatch operations. Those options are using the Town […]

Versailles, IN — The Town of Versailles has been awarded a $346,823 Community Crossing Matching Grant from the State of Indiana. The town will use the funds to complete a resurfacing and storm sewer project […]

Milan, IN — The Hoosier Hills Regional Water District plans to flush its distribution system in October. During the first two weeks that month, the district will flush areas north of Milan in Franklin and […]

Indianapolis, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb on Monday signed Executive Order 22-13, suspending certain regulations in order to minimize the disruption of adequate fuel supply to Hoosiers and motorists in surrounding states after an electrical […]

Batesville, IN — Continuing a tradition of recognizing individuals who have furthered the Y’s mission of promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility the Southeastern Indiana YMCA recognized three of its staff members in […]

Southeastern Indiana — The National Weather Service says heat indices, or “feels like” temperatures will peak in the mid to upper 90s this (Monday) afternoon. Hot temperatures combined with high humidity will result in maximum feels-like […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — In 2020, 52.9 million people aged 18 or older (21% of adults) had a mental illness during the year, according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual […]

Batesville, IN — A public meeting on the City of Batesville’s 2023 Non-Utility budget will be held Tuesday (tomorrow) night at 6:00. The meeting will take place in Council Chamber on the second floor of […]

Franklin/Union Counties, IN — The Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife recently completed its annual striped bass and hybrid striped bass stockings around the state. Brookville Lake in Franklin and Union counties was stocked with […]

Versailles, IN — One person was airlifted from a car vs. motorcycle accident on US 50 in Versailles Sunday afternoon. There’s no word on the victim’s name or condition. The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana […]

Laurel, IN — Several agencies were called early Monday morning to the Laurel Conservation Club to rescue someone who swam across the Whitewater River, broke their arm, and couldn’t swim back. Firefighters from Laurel and […]

Versailles, IN — Versailles firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at the State Park Saturday afternoon. The department has responded to more than 60 calls so far this month.