“Deer season starts next week.” Dad was sitting at the kitchen table with the .30-06 lying on the oilcloth, its bolt below the trigger guard, can of gun oil beside them. The cleaning cloth was in his hand, he was reaching for the ramrod. I had no clue that it was October or that hunting was on his mind. Not much.
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Tipton FFA members demonstrated their skills and dedication on Feb. 27, 2025, as they competed against other schools in the area during the Leadership Development Events (LDE) contests. These competitions provide students with opportunities to develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through FFA.
Members of the Tipton Common Council discussed several items at their meeting on Monday, including the budget for 2026. Council President Nate Kring stated that several budget reductions would be coming from the state for the 2026 budget. Kring said, “Tipton needs to have people - kids going to the school, people living here to help bring more money to the city. We (Common Council members) will do everything we can to help the mayor bring people to the city. During the rest of our terms, we need to support the mayor’s efforts.” It was noted that property tax is around 47 percent of the city’s revenue. Kring brought up the closing of BMO, stating this was due to the declining community and declining customers at the bank. Mayor Kegan Schmicker said that even though we are just starting 2025, that he and the department heads have already begun discussing the 2026 budget.
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FRANKLIN, Ind. - Since August 2015, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans’ mission is to FIND, THANK and REPAY Hoosier Vets. A strategic collaboration with Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution has been a key component to over 250 community events taking place and ensured all Indiana public libraries and high schools have a donated copy of A Time To Honor, Stories of Service, Duty, and Sacrifice.
The Tipton Main Street Association (TMSA) is proud to announce that it has received the Indiana Accredited Main Street (IAMS) designation from Indiana Main Street and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). This designation reflects TMSA’s commitment to fostering a vibrant downtown and its accomplishments in economic development, historic preservation, and community engagement since its inception in 2017.
March is a time to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of the arts that enriches our schools. This month music, art, band, choir, dance, and theater take center stage. March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education as “Music in our Schools Month,” by the National Theatre Association as “Theatre in Our Schools Month,” by the Council for Art Education as “Youth Art Month, and by the National Dance Education Organization as “Dance in Our Schools Month.”
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