Articles by Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health on Thursday reported 5,653 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 deaths across the state. Locally, Ripley County had 28 new cases; Dearborn County reported 23 cases; Decatur County […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — The Franklin County School Board this week approved the appointment of Kati Holman as the District 3 representative. District 3 is comprised of Brookville Township, Precincts 1, 2, and 3; Butler […]

STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2022 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, […]

BATESVILLE, IN — The switch was flipped Wednesday evening on the Batesville Sky – Winter Wonder light display in downtown Batesville. The winter-themed display is hanging from the structure used earlier this year for the Umbrella […]

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health on Wednesday reported 6,164 new cases of the coronavirus across the state. That’s the highest one-day total since January. Both Franklin and Decatur counties moved to Red on […]

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN — A Columbus dad is being held on a $1.2 million bond after he allegedly drove into the White River last week, killing his two-year-old daughter. A felony count of Neglect of […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say the hospital is beginning to see COVID-19 patient volumes increase slightly again from what was experienced the first several weeks of November. Many of the Indianapolis […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The State of Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended for another 30 days after Governor Eric Holcomb today signed Executive Orders 21-31 and 21-32 to continue the public health emergency and […]

PLAINFIELD, IN – Duke Energy Indiana has dedicated more than $330,000 in financial assistance to customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from Duke Energy contributions and customer […]

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging residents along state roads and U.S. highways to prepare their mailboxes prior to the start of winter weather. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s top priority […]

GREENSBURG, IN —  Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced a partnership with the Decatur County Community Foundation, Inc. to create an inclusive playground for the community. Greensburg residents will […]