Articles by Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Cari Kettman has been named the new executive director of Safe Passage following unanimous approval by the non-profit organization’s Board of Directors. She replaces Jane Yorn, who announced earlier this year her […]

OLDENBURG, IN — A local town and county have shaken hands on a federally-funded road and historic bridge project. The Town of Oldenburg will take care of roadwork on Water Street, while Franklin County will […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Southeastern Indiana had some rough weather Wednesday. There were reports of damage scattered around the area caused by wind and heavy rain, including a downed tree along State Road 129 and golf […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita has successfully brought together every Indiana city, town, and county to participate in a historic $507 million settlement that will bring massive relief to Hoosiers struggling with the […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Lane closures and traffic shifts are now in place on the State Road 229 bridge over Interstate 74 in Batesville for a deck overlay project. INDOT says to expect reduced speeds, congestion, […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Fifteen Indiana FFA members from across the state are preparing for the opportunity to serve as an Indiana FFA State Officer for the upcoming year. After a week of FFA engagement opportunities, […]

BATESVILLE, IN — 2022 Batesville High School graduate Benjamin Moster has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to the Marian University E. S. Witchger School of Engineering in Indianapolis. Moster will be part of the inaugural […]

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — A Civil Engineering professor at Purdue University may have come up with a permanent solution to the pesky problem of potholes. The Indiana Department of Transportation approached Luna Lieu in 2017 […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Decatur County Commissioners heard an update this week from Highway Superintendent Mark Mohr over 9-1-1 call issues at Lake McCoy. One of the roads has gone by two names, with one […]

STATEWIDE — Indiana is among the list of states talking about possible blackouts this summer. A new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation says the power grid in the Midwest will be stressed […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Southeastern Indiana is facing a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says damaging wind will be the main threat. Large hail will also be possible […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County is mourning the passing of its longtime 9-1-1 Coordinator. Judy Schebler passed away at her Osgood home on Sunday. Schebler’s career spanned more than 30 years as Ripley County […]