County Council Association meeting informative to Tipton
Several members of the Tipton County Council attended their statewide association meeting recently. They shared what they had learned during their meeting on July 15:
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Tipton Trails update
Tipton Trails had their monthly meeting to discuss the current projects the group is looking to check into. Chair Committeeman Steve Raber gave an update on the Kirkendall property which is located near the Howard/Tipton County line on the west side of U.S. 931. Raber noted that Tipton County Surveyor Jason Henderson and contractor Mike Terry are working together to lay out the first stage of the trail system there.
Alexandria siblings hike Grand Canyon ‘Rim to Rim’
Alexandria native and resident, 60-year-old Brian Donahue, along with his 66-year-old sister, Peg Hall, embarked on the Grand Canyon ‘Rim to Rim’ hike in May.
Mayor provides update on several projects
The Tipton City Council met Monday for a regular meeting. Following the pledge of allegiance, it was announced that as of July 1, all public meetings will be broadcast and streamed on the city’s YouTube page. That page can be accessed by viewing this link: youtube.com/@CityofTiptonIndiana. It was disclosed that back end user error caused an issue with the recent Park Board stream, but those issues are being addressed.
Tipton FFA members earn high honors at State FFA Convention
Tipton FFA members participated in the 96th Indiana FFA State Convention on June 16-19, 2025, at Southmont Jr/Sr High School and Purdue University. Members in attendance were able to hear retiring addresses from the 2024-2025 Indiana FFA State Officers, keynote speakers, participate in leadership development workshops, and networked with members from across the state.
Plain Vanilla
Lying abed in Grandpa and Grandma Morrell’s home in Hartman, the house where I was born, and hearing Grandma, Mama, and the aunts in the kitchen chitter-chattering. Oh, the secrets I might learn if I could only lie still and keep my ears open!
Indictment alleges Morphew’s remains were moved at least twice
The body of a former Alexandria resident who went missing near her home in Colorado on Mother’s Day 2020 was moved at least twice, a new indictment alleges.
Tipton Main Street Association holds Kickoff to Summer Event and ribbon cutting for Campbell Family Foundation
The Tipton Main Street Association (TMSA) kicked off its annual event schedule on June 20th with the Kickoff to Summer event and celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon cutting for new Campbell Family Foundation Stage. The ribbon cutting marked the successful completion of Project Rosebud, TMSA’s initiative to enhance the City’s Downtown Plaza with a permanent performing arts stage. The project’s impact is being accelerated by a generous $15,000 sponsorship from the Campbell Family Foundation to support year-round arts and cultural programming at the Downtown Plaza.
Family Resource Center of Tipton County seeking now home
Director of the Family Resource Center of Tipton County and a member of Firefly Children and Family Alliance, Alisha Armes, presented information about the Tipton County’s Family Resource Center, established in 2021, to the Tipton County Board of Commissioners in hopes of leasing the west building in Doctors’ Park by Sept. 1.