Articles by Tom Snape

St. Leon, IN — East Central Middle School agriculture teacher McCord Snider is one of eight finalists for Indiana’s Golden Owl Award. The award honors agriculture educators’ contributions to serving a critical role in their […]

Greensburg, IN — Four lawmakers who represent all or portions of Decatur County at the Statehouse gathered at the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room Saturday morning for the 2023 Legislative Update. State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), […]

Ripley County, IN — Two men are facing drug charges following their arrests last week during a traffic stop near the intersection of State Road 129 and County Road 700 North. The Ripley County Sheriff’s […]

Laurel, IN — A Brookville man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found slumped over a steering wheel. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a home on Edgerton Street […]

Versailles, IN — One person is dead following a house fire on County Road 300 South near Versailles Friday afternoon. The victim’s name has not been released. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the […]

Indianapolis, IN — Ivy Tech Community College has positioned countless healthcare professionals, manufacturing specialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and other leaders to thrive professionally and help drive Indiana’s economy for nearly 60 years. On April 11 […]

Statehouse — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with members of New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc. from Batesville at the Statehouse on Tuesday, February 14. The group shared a Valentine’s Day card with Leising (pictured) and […]

Washington, D.C. — The United States Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, February 20, which is a federal holiday. Post Offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. Customers who […]

Greendale, IN — A man is dead after he was struck and killed Thursday night while trying to push a disabled vehicle on US 50 in Greendale. Indiana State Police troopers say a 2010 Kia […]

Versailles, IN — They’ll be “Freezin’ for a Reason” when the 16th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Indiana Ripley Ohio Dearborn goes off Saturday at Versailles State Park. The event involves plungers raising a […]

Greensburg, IN — The 2023 Decatur County Legislative Update will be held Saturday from 8:30 until 10 am in the Greensburg City Hall Multipurpose Room. Residents will be able to ask questions and hear from […]

Statehouse — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for people older than 60 or those with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s anti-hunger program, formerly […]