In response to sobering statistics revealed earlier this year showing Tipton County has the second-highest suicide rate in the state, the Tipton County Health Department is taking action to save lives through education and community engagement.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the first week in May as National Correctional Officers Week. Stating in part, “Correctional officers have the difficult and often dangerous assignment of ensuring the custody, safety, and well-being of the over 600,000 inmates in our Nation’s prisons and jails. Their position is essential to the day-to-day operations of these institutions; without them, it would be impossible to achieve the foremost institutional goals of security and control. Historically, correctional officers have been viewed as “guards,” occupying isolated and misunderstood positions in prisons and jails. In recent years, the duties of these officers have become increasingly complex and demanding. They are called upon to fill simultaneously custodial, supervisory, and counseling roles. The professionalism, dedication, and courage exhibited by these officers throughout the performance of these demanding and often conflicting roles deserve our utmost respect. The important work of Correctional Officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves. It is appropriate that we honor the many contributions and accomplishments of these men and women who are a vital component of the field of corrections.”
A new fundraising approach is being adopted in states and counties all over the United States. It’s the 100+ People Who Care. Those who join this new fundraiser look at it like a “giving circle.”
Behind every thriving school is a great principal leading the way with vision, dedication, and heart. At Tipton Community School Corporation, those great building principals are Craig Leach (THS), John Ayars (TMS) and Brian Johnson (TES). These outstanding leaders are the guiding stars of our schools, fostering an environment where learning and growth thrive through their dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to students, teachers, and families.
Twice today, rainy day that it is, I have been greeted with “Nasty day, isn’t it?” To which I responded the first time as I flung my arms wide as though to receive the rain with joy, to accept it for the blessing that it is, “It’s a wonderful day, and I am thankful to have lived long enough to see it!” The interrogator smiled and said, “Have a great day!” That’s the spirit.
INDIANAPOLIS – Corteva and the Indiana State Fairgrounds were joined by members of the community today to unveil the newly named Corteva Coliseum. The naming rights partnership was first announced last year and represents a commitment by Corteva and the Indiana State Fairgrounds to Indiana agriculture and to help ensure the Coliseum continues to offer memorable experiences and world-class events.
Keystone Cooperative has donated $2,000 to Tipton Community School Corporation’s Feed It Forward program as part of Keystone Cooperative’s cooperative-wide initiative to promote and invest in food security throughout the trade territory in 2025.
Buddy is a dashing older gentleman looking for his official retirement home! He is an 8-year-old Boxer. This sweet fella is always polite, gentle, and perhaps the silliest elder dog you’ve met! Watching him play with toys could easily be your favorite pastime!