Articles by Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Three local counties experienced an unemployment rate drop last month. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Franklin and Decatur counties were tied for the lowest jobless rate in the area […]

BROOKVILLE, IN —The Franklin County Health Department says another resident has died from COVID-19. A man in his 70s passed away over the weekend. Three Franklin County residents have died from COVID in the past […]

STATEHOUSE — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced a new program aiming to help more Hoosiers obtain access to reliable and quality broadband. Homeowners and business […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Communications/911, and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) participated in a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) tabletop training exercise last Saturday. Fire/EMS/Police, Dispatchers, and […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — To honor environmental achievements and spur renewed commitments from business, industry, citizens, and government, Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a proclamation designating September 19-24, 2021, as Pollution Prevention Week in Indiana. Indiana’s […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome two new interns, Abe Streator and Frank Moorman. The Ripley County Community Foundation’s High School Internship Program provides local students with a […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — Reid Health will offer COVID-19 vaccination doses this week in Brookville. Team members from the Richmond-based hospital will be on hand at the Franklin County F.A.R.M. and Antique Machinery Show on Friday […]

GREENSBURG, IN — Formal charges have been filed against two women in connection with last week’s Silver Alert out of Greensburg. Eight-year-old Ryan Turner was found safe Friday in a Greenwood hotel in the company […]

STATEWIDE — Operation Lifesaver, the largest rail safety organization in the country, is sponsoring Rail Safety Week. Governor Eric Holcomb has declared September 20-26, “Rail Safety Week” in Indiana. The number of train/motor vehicle collisions […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has awarded more than $3 million in STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant funds to 53 projects across Indiana. The Ripley County Prosecutors Office has […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Kids Discovery Factory (KDF) has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team. Emili Uden will assume the role of Executive Director, where she will prioritize operational growth and program development. Amber […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Trooper Matthew J. “Joe” Loyd to the rank of sergeant to serve as an Investigative Squad Leader at the ISP-Versailles […]