Articles by Tom Snape

Statehouse — A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) which would require an easy-to-read summary of a student’s statewide testing results to be included on their statewide assessment report has passed the Senate […]

Indianapolis, IN — Earthquakes in Indiana may seem unusual or unlikely, but the reality is the state is near two seismic zones. Both seismic zones have the potential to produce major earthquakes and many small […]

Statehouse — The Indiana General Assembly is considering a bill that would let school board candidates choose a political party affiliation on the ballot. Supporters and opponents of Senate Bill 188 testified this week before […]

Indianapolis, IN — Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he will not run for the U.S. Senate. The Senate seat is being vacated by Republican Mike Braun, who is running for Governor next year. Daniel’s […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Supreme Court will not hear a second challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban. The ACLU filed suit on behalf of people of several faiths who say the new law […]

Decatur County, IN — Incumbent Westport Clerk-Treasurer Gloria Alumbaugh has filed to run again on the Republican ticket. The deadline to file candidacy paperwork for this year’s city and town elections is Friday at Noon.

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Community Schools will hold in-person learning on Monday, February 20. The day was originally scheduled to be an off day for the President’s Day holiday, but will instead be […]

Batesville, IN — Applications, both first year and renewal, for the Nora E. Wonning Scholarship Fund are now available online at: https://batesvilleinschools.com/bhs or www.oldenburgacademy.org. If you cannot access the scholarships online, please contact Batesville High […]

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data has passed the Senate by a vote of 40-5. Senate […]

Friendship, IN — Several volunteers were recognized for their service at the recent Friendship Fire Department annual banquet. Brenden Jeffries and Brian Thomas were honored for five years of service; Phillip Stoegemoller and Steven Williams […]

UPDATE:  The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Weather Weather Advisory. Forecasters say snow showers have exited the area, and a few lingering flurries and a dusting of snow remain possible for the rest […]