Summary compiled by Pat Langley and Greg Enslen, based on original reporting from Pat Langley, Jim Dabbelt, Ashley Spring McCarroll, Samantha Enslen, Greg Enslen, Nancy Bowman, Cailey Petsch, Becky Gulden, and the 2024 Gazette staff.

Superintendent Moran calls for hiring construction manager

At the August Work Session, Superintendent Moran said a project as large and costly as the new PK-8 building and associated projects need to have a dedicated, full-time, school-construction-savvy project manager.  Also known as an owner representative, who would look out for Tipp School’s best interests for all three years of the project.

 Board of Education reach agreement with teachers’ union

After many weeks of negotiation, a three-year agreement was reached between the Board and the teachers’ union, the TCEA (Tipp City Education Association).

NC City Council member and former Tippecanoe Gazette publisher Dale Grimm passed away at age 74

Local residents and city leaders mourned the loss of New Carlisle City Council Member Dale Grimm, who passed away on Saturday, August 3, at the age of 74.

Tipp Police Department hosts National Night Out at Kyle Park

The Tipp City Police Department hosted its fourth annual National Night Out celebration at Kyle Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Approximately 30-40 local agencies, organizations, and services participated in this year’s Night Out event.

Council votes to fund CIC

Council members voted to transfer $150,000 in total from the City of Tipp City, with $100,000 going to the Tipp Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) for seed funding of the Revolving Loan Program and $50,000 to professional services related to the Uptown Redevelopment contract.

City began work on Interchange Beautification Project

City of Tipp City kicks off the start of their Interchange Beautification Project. This project will involve improvements to the entrance and exit ramps leading into and out of Tipp City.

Meadow View Growers in New Carlisle announces it would close

According to a post on their Facebook page, Meadow View Growers in New Carlisle plan to close their doors after over 40 years in business.

Vandalia began search for new city manager

Over two months after the resignation of Dan Wendt, Vandalia’s former city manager, the city council has started the process of hiring his replacement.

Monroe Federal members to vote on conversion plan, stock sales

Members of Monroe Federal Savings and Loan have been asked to approve a plan to convert the bank to a new form of ownership and offer stock for purchase.

Brian Dean, Schroder Tennis Center Pro, earned USPTA Coach of the Year

Local resident Brian Dean, a tennis professional at Schroeder Tennis Center, has earned one of the most prestigious awards available for teaching pros.