Articles by Tom Snape

Southeastern IN — It was a Friday night full of violent weather throughout Southeastern Indiana, with problems continuing into Saturday. Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms warnings were issued due to heavy rain, lightning, thunder and […]

Decatur County, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to close a section of State Road 3 in Decatur County on or after Tuesday, June 22, for a culvert replacement […]

St. Paul, IN — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that took place Thursday afternoon around 1:00 at the Love’s Truck Stop on Old US 421 in St. Paul. Sheriff David Durant […]

Osgood, IN — Craig Distributing Company was honored as the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year during the organization’s 23rd Annual Business Recognition Luncheon Thursday. The business, based in Aurora, is the […]

Shelby County, IN — An Indiana State Trooper was hospitalized with serious injuries this morning after a crash on I-74. At 2:48 am, Master Trooper Jeremy Basso was assisting a construction crew on I-74 westbound […]

Aurora, IN — A number of railroad crossings in the City of Aurora will be closed to thru traffic for construction work starting Monday. The affected crossings are Gaff Street, Railroad Avenue, the West Fourth […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Kiwanis Club is bringing AppleFest back in 2021. Last year’s event was one of the many casualties of the pandemic. Festival Chair Jay Reichmuth says he’s excited to have already received […]

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Community School Board voted 6-0 this week to move ahead with a $5 million preliminary bond resolution. School Board President Sharon Wesolowski was absent, so Board Vice President Rick […]

Indianapolis, IN — Forget about a big payday for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb yesterday reiterated that he doesn’t like the idea of a vaccine lottery. Neighboring states Ohio, Kentucky, and […]

Batesville, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA announced the selection of Tameeka Sizemore as the new Childcare Manager of the YMCA Learning Center. “Tameeka’s heart and spirit sparkle through her interactions and attention to children’s […]

Southeastern IN — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties from 6:00 tonight evening through Noon tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this […]

Sunman, IN — The Town of Sunman is mourning the death of Marilyn Decker, who passed away early Monday. Decker served as town council president for the past year and a half. To honor her memory, […]