Articles by Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — On Wednesday, July 14, Margaret Mary Health & Hoxworth Blood Center are hosting a blood drive in memory of Paul Eckstein of Oldenburg. Before Paul was diagnosed with testicular cancer, he was […]

Indianapolis, IN — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) have released a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the Leisure and Travel-Related Industry. IDDC commissioned Rockport Analytics to conduct […]

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) is proud to announce that it is awarding $73,200 in scholarships to 43 individuals. Providing a quality scholarship program for local students is a main-stay […]

Batesville, IN — Several vehicles were involved in a crash on State Road 46 between South Pocket and Enochsburg Road in front of Herbs and Such this afternoon. A newstipper tells us a half dozen […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville City Council last night voted to contribute $5,000 in Belterra Funds toward the Skatepark project. That amount is less than the $25,000 requested by Dr. Amy Carpenter with Batesville Area Skatepark […]

Greensburg, IN — Zachary Aaron Woodward of Greensburg was sentenced Monday in Decatur Superior Court to 30 years in prison following his conviction last month on three counts, two of which were felonies. A jury […]

Batesville, IN — Kipper Street is closed to thru traffic as of Noon today (June 15). The street will remain closed for approximately one week. This closure is part of the ongoing Walnut Street utility replacement […]

Muncie, IN — Ball State University says students who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask on campus or be tested for COVID-19. President Geoffrey Mearns says getting students vaccinated will allow […]

Batesville, IN — A Moment of Silence was held at the start of last night’s Batesville City Council meeting in memory of Roberta “Bobbie” Brandes. She passed away on May 28 at the age of 90. […]

Nationwide — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage, and donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment. This comes […]

Batesville, IN — Safe Passage, Inc. is one of 28 domestic violence shelters across the state to receive an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) grant through the Social Services Block Grant program. The $20,000 grant […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — Weaved tightly in a cocoon, a caterpillar has the chance to transform itself to begin a new life. They will spread their new wings to become part of their surrounding community, adding […]