Articles by Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – The Ripley County Community Foundation recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations […]

(Southeastern IN) – Spring property tax installment payments are due today. There are several ways to pay: in-person, online, or by mail but they must be postmarked “May 10.” Contact your county treasurer’s office if […]

(Batesville, IN) – Jacob Speckman was officially sworn in as a full-time Batesville Firefighter/EMT-B at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The 24-year-old Speckman is a 2017 graduate of Batesville High School. He started in the […]

(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is joining agencies from across the state to urge drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s […]

(Statewide) – Trying to forecast what needs to be done with Indiana’s roads is going to cost Hoosiers again and again. Indiana’s gas tax will continue to rise with inflation, up one penny a year, […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council approved a resolution Monday night to use $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) or Coronavirus funds on park improvements. Plans call for refurbishing the Liberty Park tennis courts; […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)  on Monday announced 19 schools are newly certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This year’s cohort includes the largest number of […]

(Brookville, IN) – The Franklin County Government Center main parking lot entrance is closed this week through Sunday, May 14 so that crews can pour new concrete steps at the main entrance area. The accessibility […]

(Jennings County, IN) – A Westport man was killed and another is facing charges following a crash on State Road 3 in Jennings County over the weekend. 23-year-old Tucker Riley Bushhorn was operating a motorcycle […]

(Statehouse) – Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law authored by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg). Currently, active-duty service members are eligible for a $5,000 dollar deduction […]

(Jackson County, IN) – Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post are investigating a crash Monday afternoon on US 31 in Jackson County that resulted in a Scott County man being flown to an Indianapolis […]

(Statewide) – Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. Eight people […]