INDIANAPOLIS - Keystone Cooperative continues its strong commitment to youth agriculture education and leadership by donating $40,000 to the Indiana FFA Foundation in 2025. This commitment reflects the value Keystone and its employees and farmer-members place on the FFA organization and the many benefits it offers its members.
The manager of the Tipton County Health Department shared information that Tipton County has the second-highest suicide rate in Indiana. When Tipton County Jail Commander Ray Sheppard heard this statistic, he decided to do something about it.
SHARPSVILLE - Tri-Central Community School Board members recognized staff and students and approved field trips at their recent meeting.
Cliff Hawkins has spent the last 46 years impacting young people whether it be in a classroom or on a basketball court. He plans to continue to educate, teach and even coach, but in a different way. A way that will have Hawkins making an even bigger impact.
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Tipton FFA members demonstrated their skills and dedication on Feb. 27, 2025, as they competed against other schools in the area during the Leadership Development Events (LDE) contests. These competitions provide students with opportunities to develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through FFA.
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.
March is a time to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of the arts that enriches our schools. This month music, art, band, choir, dance, and theater take center stage. March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education as “Music in our Schools Month,” by the National Theatre Association as “Theatre in Our Schools Month,” by the Council for Art Education as “Youth Art Month, and by the National Dance Education Organization as “Dance in Our Schools Month.”
The Tipton County Courthouse is a beautiful building and one of the main skylines as you approach Tipton County. Many people will look for the Courthouse clock when returning from a trip. I know of people who will play the game, “who can spot the courthouse first,” when traveling. The courthouse is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. Robbi Delph captured a beautiful photo of the courthouse, along with a gorgeous sky, as she was driving in from east of downtown.