Articles by Tom Snape

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 […]

The City of Batesville Board of Parks and Recreation meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:30 pm, 132 S. Main Street, Batesville, In. has been canceled.

Indianapolis, IN —   State Representative Randy Frye (R-67/Greensburg) is reacting to the State of Indiana’s $200 million investment to extend State Road 101. The plan announced Friday by Governor Eric Halcomb during an event in […]

The New Point Volunteer Fire Department (NPVFD)  is holding a Georgia Peach fundraiser benefitting Decatur County Special Olympics, the Salt Creek Junior Farmers 4-H group, and NPVFD. Full or 25-pound boxes are available for $37. […]

Greensburg, IN — Former USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs Ted McKinney was the keynote speaker at an Ag Breakfast Saturday at First Baptist Church in Greensburg. Mc Kinney spoke on a wide […]

Statewide —The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently increased compensation entry-level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry-level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL […]

Bloomington, IN — Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Dan Coats are joining Indiana University. Bayh has been appointed to the university as a Distinguished Scholar and Executive-At-Large and will join the Paul H. O’Neil […]

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area Saturday evening. Heavy rains in a short amount of time caused flooding which forced the closing of a number of roads in Franklin County. The […]

Indianapolis, IN — Hundreds showed up in Indianapolis Saturday to protest a mandate by IU Health requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The protest lasted for several hours and included remarks from IU Health […]

Statewide — As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who […]

Batesville, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will offer a free “Safety Around Water” program for kids ages 6-9 from Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1. The goal of the class is to ensure […]