Articles by Tom Snape

STATEHOUSE — Indiana lawmakers are moving ahead with a bill that would require public comment to be allowed at school board meetings. House Bill 1130 was unanimously passed by the House Government and Regulatory Reform […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Be a Pie-oneer! Blaze the Hoosier Pie Trail™ from “Pie Day-to-Pi Day” with the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport, starting on January 23 (National Pie Day) and running through the month of February […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Southeast District activated snow and ice removal crews to combat winter weather late this afternoon and evening. Rain is expected to transition to wintry mix and light […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — At least 10 incumbents have filed to place their names on the May primary ballot in Franklin County. They include Sheriff Pete Cates, Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp, Coroner Brian Baxter, Clerk Neysa Raible, […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill that would limit what vaccine requirements can be instituted in the workplace is halfway to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk. House Bill 1001 passed the chamber on a 57 to 35 vote […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Versailles Fire and Rescue personnel were kept busy Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to three calls within a few hours, including a multi-vehicle wreck at State Road 129 and Benham Road and a […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — It’s “one and done” for a local township trustee. Christian Rust has announced he will not run for re-election as Washington Township Trustee after serving one term in office. Rust said […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Officials at Margaret Mary Health (MMH) say the soaring positivity rates across the state and within the local community provide evidence that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is as highly contagious as […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), along with fellow state senators, met with U.S. Senator Todd Young Tuesday at the Statehouse. The group discussed federal issues and how they affect Indiana. Leising said […]

STATEHOUSE — Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh testified Tuesday morning before the Indiana Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee on Senate Bill 4 (pictured). The measure would allow local governments to oversee funds for local workforce […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Regional Dispatcher and Equipment Mechanic to fill positions at the Versailles Post. The Regional Dispatcher position will help staff the Regional Dispatch Center at the […]

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has authored legislation to designate the mastodon as the official state fossil of Indiana. Frye said the remains of approximately 300 mammoths and mastodons have been found in […]