Tom Snape

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News Director at WRBI-FM (Batesville, IN)

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Underground Railroad Book Event Set for Next Saturday

23 hours ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The book titled “A History of the Underground Railroad in Decatur County” will be officially available to the public on June 14 during a kickoff event at Art on the Square Art Gallery in Greensburg. The kickoff is being hosted by the ACCDC Freedom Trail Project, in partnership with the Decatur County Community Foundation. It is scheduled from 10:00am-12:00pm and will include a short program at 10:30 led by local historian John Pratt.
New Program Offers Scholarships, Loan Repayment for Dental Professionals

23 hours ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) is highlighting a new initiative from Delta Dental of Indiana and the Delta Dental Foundation aimed at strengthening the dental workforce and improving access to care across the state.
Sports Daily Digest June 7, 2025

23 hours ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

Batesville won the IHSAA boys golf sectional championship for the first time since the ’95-’96 season and ended Columbus North’s seven-year streak of sectional titles on Friday at Greensburg Country Club. The Bulldogs advanced to the regional for the first time since the 2011-2012 season by shooting a team score of 301 and narrowly edged Columbus North, which finished at 302.
K of C Holds Annual Vocations Dinner

23 hours ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Knights of Columbus Council #1461’s 4th Degree recently held its annual Vocations Dinner at The Hall. The dinner honors Southeastern Indiana religious leaders and their guests.
Pacers Pull Off Another Stunner

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Oklahoma City, OK) – Maybe lightning does strike twice. Tyrese Haliburton once again hit a game-winning shot to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the NBA Finals. Indiana trailed the Thunder by as many as 15 points and committed 24 turnovers throughout the game, but somehow clawed back to win it. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points. Haliburton added 14. Indiana takes a 1-0 lead into Game Two of the series on Sunday.
Construction Begins on DCREMC Broadband Initiative

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Construction began this week on Decatur County REMC’s (DCREMC) PowerStream Fiber broadband initiative. Crews from D & H Contracting, Inc. kicked things off by hanging fiber optic lines in Ripley County. They’ll work their way northwest into Decatur County and progress toward Greensburg. DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp says as crews move through this footprint, members can expect to see activity in both rural and residential areas along the route.
It’s a Free Fishing Weekend in Indiana

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Saturday and Sunday (June 7 and 8) are Free Fishing Days around the State of Indiana. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or trout/salmon stamps on the state’s public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag, and size limits apply. Indiana DNR says this is an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing. The next – and last Free Fishing Day of the year – will be September 27.
Online Academy Offers Flexible, High-Quality Learning for Grades 6-12

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(St. Leon, IN) – Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools is proud to continue its commitment to flexible and innovative learning through the Sunman-Dearborn Online Academy (SDOA). Originally launched in 2020, SDOA has consistently delivered a high-quality online educational experience for students in grades 6 through 12.
MMH Achieves Clean Energy Milestone

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Margaret Mary Health (MMH) has successfully completed the installation of a high-performance geothermal system at its Outpatient & Cancer Center that will cut natural gas energy costs by 80 percent, provide more reliable power to the community and significantly reduce carbon emissions. Federal clean energy tax credits totaling $413,046 proved critical for the planning and completion of this project.
Franklin Co. Public Library District Announces Summer Reading Program

1 day ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Brookville, IN) – “Color Your World Through Reading” is the theme of this year’s Franklin County Public Library District (FCPLD) Summer Reading Program. The kickoff is on June 19 at the Brookville Library from 12-3 p.m., and the program continues on June 20 from Noon to 3 at the Laurel Library. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, get a goodie bag and reading log, and enjoy some messy art, including tie-dye, sand art, and more.