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By Nancy Bowman Stephen Monath acknowledges that running a school district band program can be costly, but said the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools is fortunate to have support from the band boosters and others including local foundations. “The performing arts are…

By Nancy Bowman Megan Powell hopes the students who elect to take her semester- long ceramics course at Bethel High School “find a mode of artmaking that really speaks to their souls.” Powell is the creator of the program in its first year of availability for students…

There are times in life when you realize that some people just seem to be plain lucky. It’s not that they win the lottery every other week, or are recognized for some great feat, but rather that from all appearances, there is just something uniquely special about how…

By Nancy Bowman It’s no secret that being a parent – biological or in a foster role – can be a challenge. At Isaiah’s Place foster agency, a new retention and recruitment program introduced during the past year to help deal with challenges appears to be having…

– Hidden Picture Puzzles by Liz Ball Fund makes first award Several grants awarded by the Tipp City Foundation in September touched the areas of dexterity and eye-hand coordination. “Requests that involve creative expression are not uncommon, but the specific focus on…

By Nancy Bowman The Tipp City Foundation has welcomed Bryan Blake and Glen McMurry to its board of trustees. Blake said his interest in the foundation board is linked to the Ellen Cotterman Fund, which is focused on the arts. “I am excited to work with a foundation…

By Nancy Bowman During the second quarter of the Tipp City Foundation’s grantmaking cycle, a special milestone was reached. Since its founding in 1943, the foundation has now awarded over $2.75 million in grants to the Tipp City, Monroe Township and Bethel Township…

By Nancy Bowman  The Tipp City Foundation is marking its $2.75 millionth dollar grant award for amenities at the new Jesse Chamberlain Pond located east of the city on State Route 571. The award is special not only for the financial milestone but for the foundation’s…

By Nancy Bowman Scams are nothing new, but they have increased considerably the last few years. Everyone is a target, but the elderly are among the favorites of scammers. Two local organizations – the Tipp City Foundation and Minster Bank – have joined efforts to…

By Heather Bailey The Tipp City Foundation recently awarded over $33,000 in scholarships. Many awards went to graduating high school seniors while $8,000 went to renewable awards from prior years. Of the 61 endowment funds within the Foundation, 18 represent…