Jackie Henry

The City of Tipton Plan Commission, following a public hearing on a proposed ordinance for AUDs (Accessory Dwelling Units), voted a favorable recommendation be sent to the Tipton City Council which will need to take action on it within 90 days.Voting in favor of the AUD ordinance were Jade Crawford, Mike Bollman, Jackie Cardin, Michelle Owen, Cory Mahen, Lindsey Ogden, Emily Nasser, Blake Edwards and Abby Ripberger.Michael Spurlock was the sole “unfavorable vote”; he stated his reason for this decision was that he felt the ordinance was incomplete, that it needed more specifics spelled out.The standard answer to something not being included in an ordinance is ‘The ordinance can always be amended.’ Spurlock would rather it be complete upon approval.Dr.

Mayor-Elect Kegan Schmicker announces the transition team who has been working with him in preparation for taking office Jan.

In a momentous occasion, the Board of Commissioners approved payment of $28,000 to the Tipton County Humane Society Animal Shelter contingent upon the county attorney reviewing the contract.

At Sheriff Matt Tebbe’s request, during a Board of Commissioners meeting, it was approved to make the county law enforcement’s gun range longer.

1983• Barbara Lockard’s fourth-grade students had written essays entitled, “What I Like About Tipton.” Here are some of the responses: Becky Richter said, “It’s a nice place to raise children up in.