Articles by Tom Snape

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — On any given day, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up […]

Indianapolis, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to warn Hoosiers about a phishing scam involving unemployment benefits. Scammers are sending text messages asking Hoosiers to verify […]

Indianapolis, IN — Legislation supported by State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) prioritizing broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics was recently signed into law. Ziemke said rural communities throughout the state struggle with quality […]

New Point, IN — The Decatur County Coroner was called last evening to the New Point ramp off eastbound I-74 as part of a death investigation. WRBI News has been told foul play is not […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to hold a Community Job Fair next Tuesday (May 25) from 2 until 6 pm at The Hall […]

Brookville, IN — Franklin County Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday in favor of tougher zoning rules for wind and solar installations. The new regulations call for a 650-foot setback from a non-participating property to a wind […]

Indianapolis, IN — The number of fully vaccinated people in Indiana is rising. The State Department of Health reported yesterday that 2.3 million Hoosiers are now fully vaccinated with over 4 million doses given out. […]

Versailles, IN — South Ripley Community School Corporation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lauber has been named the new Principal of South Ripley Elementary School beginning July 1, 2021. Lauber replaces Amy Linkel who resigned […]

Oldenburg, IN — A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help defray the medical expenses of an Oldenburg man who was seriously injured in a UTV crash early Sunday morning near Napoleon. 29-year-old […]

Greensburg, IN — Congratulations to Matt and Michelle Scheidler of Scheidler Web Solutions on their ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was held on May 13. The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce collaborated […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host hiring fairs at ten locations across the state on Thursday, May 20 from 10 am to 3 pm (all times local). INDOT has more […]

Greensburg, IN — After retiring from a busy career in post-secondary education, Connie Adelman found she wasn’t one for much lounging around or television watching. But she did like crocheting. Wanting to channel that talent […]