Articles by Tom Snape

BROOKVILLE, IN — Franklin County’s new Health Officer is a familiar name. Dr. David Welsh, who currently serves in the same role in neighboring Ripley County, was appointed to the post by the Franklin County […]

GUILFORD, IN — The Sunman-Dearborn School Board has awarded the bid to demolish the former North Dearborn Elementary building to Woodridge Construction. The New Albany-based company submitted the winning bid of $283,474. “We estimated, with […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Secret Brougher has stepped down from the Franklin County Community School Board, effective immediately. There was no reason was given for her resignation. Brougher was elected to the school board in […]

GREENSBURG, IN — The Greensburg Public Library is welcoming students who need internet access and a place to study during Greensburg Schools’ remote instruction period. The library’s wifi reaches the parking lot for those who […]

STATEWIDE — First came Indiana Archaeology Week, which ran from 1996-2001. Starting the next year, the celebration expanded to Indiana Archaeology Month. This year’s celebration starts today, which Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has declared Indiana […]

BATESVILLE, IN — When classes began Monday, August 9, students at St. Louis Catholic School celebrated their first week back with many fun and worthwhile activities. They had an “Olympic” theme for the week in […]

STATEWIDE — As part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Hoosier teachers are invited to visit an Indiana state park, reservoir, or state forest for free on Sunday, September […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Marine Corporal Kelsee Lainhart continues her recovery at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. after she was wounded in last week’s terrorist attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Family members […]

GREENSBURG, IN — The City of Greensburg has canceled Thursday’s Public Safety Community Cookout. This week’s event was supposed to be held in the Greensburg Junior High parking lot. “Because of their shutdown, they are […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb on Monday signed Executive Orders 21-22 and 21-23. In Executive Order 21-22, Gov. Holcomb renewed the public health emergency for 30 days. It is set to expire on September […]

BRIGHT, IN — State Senator Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) will meet with constituents Wednesday evening. He will conduct a Live Listening Tour event at the Bright Lions Club tomorrow night at 6:00. Senator Raatz says he […]

BATESVILLE, IN —A ribbon-cutting and open house for Depot Square Flats will take place Wednesday at 2 pm. The 158-year-old Romweber Furniture Complex underwent a $12 million restoration, which converted the former factory into a […]