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Library art committee at work

Members of the Artwork committee and other interested individuals shared their information with the library board at its March monthly meeting. Committee spokesperson, Gae Henderson Matchette, reported the committee had visited three Indiana art museums to see how other facilities handled donated pieces of art. All museum curators offered tips for the Tipton library, and two curators from the Indiana State Museum even came to Tipton, examined the art and offered suggestions.

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Budget changes, population and grants discussed by Common Council members

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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Daily Report

Nathan Scott Grace, 32, Elwood, was arrested by a Tipton County Sheriff’s Officer, on Feb. 28, on charges of operating a vehicle with a BAC of .10 or more and operating while intoxicated causing endangerment.

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Tipton County Council discuss board appointments, salaries

At their most recent meeting, members of the Tipton County Council approved county council appointments to various boards. Appointed to the Joint E-911 Executive Board was Councilman Korey Henderson. Brad Nichols has also be added to that board. Frank Letsinger has accepted the county council’s appointment on the Alcohol Beverage Commission. Councilman Henderson also took the appointment on the Health First Indiana Council.

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Tipton FFA celebrates National FFA Week with a full slate of activities

Tipton Community School Corporation’s FFA chapter is joining FFA chapters around the country to celebrate National FFA Week which runs from Saturday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 22. It’s a week designed to embrace the 97 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture and is an integral part of the teaching program in agriculture at Tipton Middle and High Schools.

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