Articles by Tom Snape

WEST LAFAYETTE/EVANSVILLE, IN — A pair of universities in the State of Indiana are changing their face mask policies because of the declining number of coronavirus cases. Purdue University will no longer require masks in […]

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — Indiana State Police is investigating the weekend death of a Decatur County Detention Center inmate. Sheriff Dave Durant says 52-year-old Ricky Hazelgrove was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday. Durant […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Each year in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, the Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Batesville presents babies who are born that day with a set of books by the […]

STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the Governor for final consideration. Senate Enrolled Act […]

BROWNSTOWN, IN — Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in a vehicle in Brownstown on Sunday. At approximately 2:30 pm, the Brownstown […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — It was a busy weekend for area firefighters. Dry conditions plus high winds and the burning of brush and other items equaled brush fires on Friday and Saturday. The Dillsboro Fire Department […]

MILAN, IN — Late last spring, Milan Community Schools was awarded a $12,000 grant through the Indiana Department of Education. The grant was part of the Stop the Violence initiative to serve as a proactive […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Reads is preparing for its annual Park Hop, which celebrates local parks and provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy time outdoors. This year’s program with story walks in participating […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The City of Batesville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 pm at the Memorial Building (132 South Main Street in Batesville) has been canceled.

BATESVILLE, IN — On Saturday, February 26, the 8th grade Rube Goldberg team from St. Louis Catholic School participated in the Ripley County Rube Goldberg competition at Jac-Cen-Del High School. The team finished 2nd in […]

VERSAILLES, IN — Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer when Tyson Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during the summer reading program. The free activities will begin June 11 with […]

STATEHOUSE — State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with representatives from broadband companies based in southern Indiana during Rural Broadband Day at the Statehouse last week. Leising spoke with a number of industry representatives about […]