Tipton County Tribune

04/17/2026

Mayor Schmicker issued the following response to a request for comment regarding the resignations of the Chief and Assistant Chief:

"The recent resignations of the Tipton Police Chief and Assistant Chief were separate personnel matters and not the result of a single incident. The Assistant Chief's decision was made independently, and the two resignations are not connected.

The Chief's resignation comes as part of a broader strategic reorganization of the department, as the City evaluates its structure and resources to ensure long-term sustainability. This includes planning for anticipated financial impacts at the state level and positioning the department to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible moving forward.

We appreciate the service both individuals have provided during their tenure as leaders of the department.

We're moving forward with appointing department leadership and will share updates on any appointments or promotions as decisions are finalized."

04/01/2026

Sometimes, life can take us in directions we never could have imagined. That's true for Alex Snyder, a 2001 Tipton High School graduate, who is one of nine contestants who will be featured in Norway’s adaptation of “The Great British Bake Off,” premiering on Scandinavian television Monday, April 6. The show follows the same format as its popular British counterpart, featuring amateur bakers competing in weekly contests judged by Norwegian chefs.

Life has taken Alex Snyder a long way from his hometown. The 2001 Tipton High School graduate, the son of Ed and Claire Snyder of Atlanta, is one of nine contestants who will be featured in Norway’s adaptation of “The Great British Bake Off,” premiering on Scandinavian television Monday, April...

03/26/2026

The HOPE Family Care Center of Cicero will host its spring fundraiser in Tipton on April 16. The center offers free medical, dental, and mental health services to residents from Tipton, Madison, Hamilton, and Boone Counties.

In 2003, HOPE Family Care Center in Cicero began as a faith-based non-profit with the goal of assisting those in need with healthcare services. The clinic was founded by the leadership of the Cicero Christian Church, and in the more than two decades that have followed, it has provided healthcare to....

03/21/2026

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03/19/2026

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03/17/2026

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03/12/2026

Danuel Summers, the owner of The Sandwich Shoppe, has created a unique menu that reflects both his Korean heritage and the time he’s spent working in the kitchens of busy Indianapolis bars, and restaurants throughout the country.

"Cultures, families, and love — all of those things are wrapped around food. Being able to share that, I think is so important. That’s what brings us together.”

Daneul Summers Summers never planned to become a chef. As a teenager in Tipton, he had dreams of becoming a writer. The 2006 Tipton High School graduate was involved with the school paper, and had previously interned with the Tipton County Tribune. He had dreams of leaving his hometown and never com...

03/05/2026

Students who want to learn how to play an instrument should plan to attend Band Sign-up Night on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Tipton Elementary School cafeteria.

During Sign-up Night, 5th grade students will learn more about being part of the Blue Devil Band. Paige’s Music of Indy will also be on hand to help parents rent or purchase instruments. If you already have an instrument, bring it with you and come order a music book and supplies.

Students who are interested in singing in the Choir will receive an enrollment paper at school. Simply turn that paper in to your teacher to sign up for the TMS Choir.

Attention 5th grade students and families! Over the next ten days, students will be learning about our amazing Tipton Bands and Choirs. All students are invited to participate in Band or Choir as 6th graders, which are classes during the school day. No experience necessary.

02/26/2026

During this week's Tipton City Council meeting, Mayor Kegan Schmicker said the baseball field project is eyeing a late-March to early-April groundbreaking, depending on weather.

The Tipton City Council met Monday evening for a regular meeting.

02/24/2026

The City of Tipton announced Monday that Tipton's Downtown District has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The newly listed Courthouse Square Historic District includes about 60 structures in the blocks surrounding the courthouse, among them the Tipton Post Office, the historic Diana Theater, and the Tipton County Jail.

The City of Tipton announced Monday that Tipton’s Downtown District has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. In a press release, the designation was hailed as a “significant milestone” that highlights the history, architecture, and culture value the district adds to the comm...