Articles by Tom Snape

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation has named the five finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. They are Aerial Haessig from Milan High School; Batesville High School’s Thomas Hartman and […]

Brookville, IN — Two Brookville police officers will not be criminally charged after they allegedly arrested a citizen running for town council because they believed the man made negative comments about law enforcement. Special prosecutor […]

Indianapolis, IN — Indiana’s unemployment rate in September remains at 2.8%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate in September stands at 3.5%, compared to 3.7% in August. […]

Whitcomb, IN — The Boil Water Advisory for Whitcomb has been lifted. This includes Oxford Pike, Holland Road, and the Gloeckner Creek area. The advisory was issued this week by the Franklin County Water Association because […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association (IVFA) District 19 will hold a town hall meeting starting at 9 am Saturday at the Versailles Fire and Rescue station at 1869 South Industrial Park Road. The […]

Southeastern IN — The area will be under an Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon and early evening. The National Weather Service says winds out of the south and southwest with gusts up to 30 mph […]

Decatur County, IN — The Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF)  has announced the finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Decatur County had 55 students begin the competitive process in August by completing an […]

Franklin County, IN — Spectrum has announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV, and Voice services to previously underserved areas of Franklin County. When construction is complete, more than 725 Franklin County residents and […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is getting ready for its 50th Holiday Bazaar. After canceling the annual fundraiser for the past two years due to Covid-19, the members are […]

Greensburg, IN — The City of Greensburg cut the ribbon for Pirate Park Wednesday morning (pictured). Past and present city and community leaders and state officials braved chilly winds to participate in the ceremony officially […]

Versailles, IN — The Indiana Court of Appeals civics education outreach program Appeals on Wheels will make a stop at South Ripley High School on Thursday, October 27. A three-judge panel – which will include […]

Osgood, IN — Jac-Cen-Del School Board President Jason Smith gave an update this week on the search for a new superintendent. Smith says the initial field of candidates was narrowed down to five who were […]