Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — Several vehicles were involved in a crash on State Road 46 between South Pocket and Enochsburg Road in front of Herbs and Such this afternoon. A newstipper tells us a half dozen […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council last night voted to contribute $5,000 in Belterra Funds toward the Skatepark project. That amount is less than the $25,000 requested by Dr. Amy Carpenter with Batesville Area Skatepark […]

Greensburg, IN — Zachary Aaron Woodward of Greensburg was sentenced Monday in Decatur Superior Court to 30 years in prison following his conviction last month on three counts, two of which were felonies. A jury […]

Batesville, IN — Kipper Street is closed to thru traffic as of Noon today (June 15). The street will remain closed for approximately one week. This closure is part of the ongoing Walnut Street utility replacement […]

Muncie, IN — Ball State University says students who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask on campus or be tested for COVID-19. President Geoffrey Mearns says getting students vaccinated will allow […]

Batesville, IN — A Moment of Silence was held at the start of last night’s Batesville City Council meeting in memory of Roberta “Bobbie” Brandes. She passed away on May 28 at the age of 90. […]

Nationwide — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage, and donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment. This comes […]

Batesville, IN — Safe Passage, Inc. is one of 28 domestic violence shelters across the state to receive an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) grant through the Social Services Block Grant program. The $20,000 grant […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — Weaved tightly in a cocoon, a caterpillar has the chance to transform itself to begin a new life. They will spread their new wings to become part of their surrounding community, adding […]

The City of Batesville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:30 pm, 132 S. Main Street, Batesville, In. has been canceled.

Indianapolis, IN —   State Representative Randy Frye (R-67/Greensburg) is reacting to the State of Indiana’s $200 million investment to extend State Road 101. The plan announced Friday by Governor Eric Halcomb during an event in […]

The New Point Volunteer Fire Department (NPVFD)  is holding a Georgia Peach fundraiser benefitting Decatur County Special Olympics, the Salt Creek Junior Farmers 4-H group, and NPVFD. Full or 25-pound boxes are available for $37. […]