According to Indiana.gov, approximately 314 cases of Lyme Disease were reported in Indiana in 2021. More than 1,300 cases occured between 2012 and 2020. While the disease is most common in the spring and summer months when ticks are active, Lyme disease can occur during any time of the year. Though cases can occur in any county across Indiana, cases are more common in Northwestern Indiana.
Despite being very small creatures, ticks can wreak havoc on people and pets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that ticks can carry a host of diseases, which they may pass on to animals and their human companions.
(METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION) –– People take many different steps to stay cool when the temperatures rise. A particularly common method to remaining comfortable is turning up the air conditioning and staying indoors. But what about the people who want to be cool and enjoy fresh air as well? Shade trees could be their best allies against the sweltering temperatures.
• The Tipton County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, April 7, for Good Friday. • Tipton City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 7, for Good Friday.
CherryRoad Media will soon launch a new website for The Tipton County Tribune, Elwood Call-Leader and the Alexandria Times-Tribune. Here are a few key notes regarding this change: • During the transition period, the websites will be available to all visitors at no cost.
Questions arose from Tipton Common Council member Sophie Hufford concerning the Truck Ordinance that is currently on the books. City Attorney Matt Quigley has been working on updating the current ordinance. Things need to be added such as defining what local deliveries are, what roads trucks may use and the number of fines. Police Chief Jeff Stout would also like for the speed limit to be reduced by 5 mph through town and to not allow golf carts on Jefferson Street until all of the traffic issues die down. Abi Smith has been helping out with the ordinance and working with Quigley. It was noted any questions should be directed to her in the future.
A very important meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday in the meeting room of the Tipton County Public Library.