Downtown Lowdown, presented by the Downtown Tipp City Partnership

Honoring Tipp City Teachers Who Go the Extra Mile By: Abbi Heckel The newest episode of Downtown Lowdown features Host Tasha Weaver who is joined by Guest Host Greg Enslen. Together, they welcome special guests from Abbey Credit Union along with Aaron representing Tipp City Schools to spotlight an initiative that celebrates excellence in education. The discussion highlights the strong partnership...

The Helping Hands of the Miami Valley Hauling Company By: Abbi Heckel In the latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast host Tasha Weaver and guest host Greg Enslen sit down with Zachary McCarroll, owner of Miami Valley Hauling. The conversation highlights not just the services the company offers, but the deeper mission behind the business, serving neighbors and making a tangible difference in...

The Community Impact on Tipp City  By: Abbi Heckel The latest episode of Downtown Lowdown , the official podcast of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, continues to highlight what makes Tipp City such a connected community. Hosted by Tasha Weaver and joined by guest host Greg Enslen, the episode centers on a simple but powerful theme… that community matters. From the very beginning of the conversa...

Coffee With Champions By: Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown Podcast features host Tasha Weaver who is joined by guest host Greg Enslen and special guest Lance Miller as they explore the mission and impact of Coffee with Champions. The episode centers on how to unlock greater confidence, clarity, and purpose, not just career wise but across all areas of life. Miller explains th...

Project Christmas is Coming to Tipp City By: Abbi Heckel TIPP CITY, Ohio — A new holiday tradition is in the works for Tipp City, and it promises to bring festive charm and community spirit to the downtown area. On a recent episode of the Downtown Lowdown Podcast , host Tasha Weaver, joined by guest host Greg Enslen, introduced listeners to “Project Christmas,” an immersive seasonal event set to r...

A Spotlight on Dragonfly Editorial By: Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast spotlights local entrepreneurship, creative grit and the evolving world of content marketing, as host Tasha Weaver and guest host Greg Enslen sit down with Samantha Enslen, founder and president of Dragonfly Editorial. Bringing Clarity to Complexity Dragonfly Editorial serves clients in industries...

The History of Living Simply Soap By: Abbi Heckel Every town has a beating heart that continues to spread joy and light throughout the community. This year Living Simply Soap is that heart. Whether you’re a fan of earthy scents or bubbly fun scents Living Simply has a scent for everyone and they are always working diligently to create more one-of-a-kind smells that you can’t resist. But Living Sim...

Downtown Lowdown Podcast Spotlights St. Paddy’s Day Beer Crawl and Its Impact on Tipp City By: Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown Podcast brings a festive spirit and a strong message of community investment as hosts Tasha Weaver and Greg Enslen sit down with special guest Mike McDermott to talk about all things green and all things growth ahead of this year’s St. Paddy’s Day Be...

The History of Living Simply Soap By: Abbi Heckel Every town has a beating heart that continues to spread joy and light throughout the community. This year Living Simply Soap is that heart. Whether you’re a fan of earthy scents or bubbly fun scents Living Simply has a scent for everyone and they are always working diligently to create more one-of-a-kind smells that you can’t resist. But Living Sim...

The Middle School Sticker Project By Abigail Heckel Who doesn’t love stickers? Especially stickers created by students right here in Tipp City! On this episode of the Downtown Lowdown Host Tasha Weaver interviews the lucky winners of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership sticker designing competition.  What is the Middle School Sticker Project? An idea was sparked to help students take steps in learn...

The 2025 Cheers to Excellence Awards Dinner By: Abbi Heckel What are the Downtown Awards?  The Downtown Tipp City Partnership aims to highlight our beautiful downtown businesses by presenting awards voted by the community to the winners. December 1st through December 30th the community picks out the winners of the Downtown Awards at a dinner event held at the Tipp Centre. The night will start off...

Catching Up with the Tippecanoe Gazette By Abigail Heckel On this episode of the Downtown Lowdown Host Tasha Weaver interviews Greg Enslen the owner and publisher of our very own Tippecanoe Gazette. In a world where modernization and social media have taken over, we sometimes need to take a step back to enjoy the simpler things in life. There is nothing quite like reading the weekly newspaper with...

Sync for the Shelter 2.0  By: Abbi Heckel Puppies, kittens, and lipsyncing oh my! On the newest episode of the Downtown Lowdown, host Tasha Weaver and guest Greg Enslen talk about how MCPAW, a non-profit organization, is hosting an ultra fun event to raise money for the Miami County Animal Shelter in Troy, Ohio. Six teams of talented superstars will lip sync with all their hearts to help gain fund...

Sip, Savor, Stroll: The Chocolate & Bourbon Experience By: Abbi Heckel This week's episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast turned its focus to one of downtown’s most anticipated tasting events, the Chocolate & Bourbon Experience. Hosts Tasha Weaver and Greg Enslen welcomed guests Kristen Bayliff of Tony’s Bada Bing bar and Sheri from Granite Transformations to discuss how the event ble...

Mr. Tippecanoe Lifts The Veil On Tipp City’s Hidden History And “Lost” Downtown Buildings A new episode of the Downtown Lowdown turned into a walking tour in words, as local historian Gordon “Mr. Tippecanoe” Honeyman guided listeners through the origins of the Tippecanoe Historical Society museum and the stories behind some of downtown’s most overlooked buildings. Hosted by Downtown Tipp City Part...

Tipp Foundation Grant Keeps Community Investments Rolling The Tipp City Foundation is kicking off 2026 with a major role in both local storytelling and long-term community investment, including a new grant that underwrites a full year of the Downtown Lowdown podcast. On the show’s New Year’s episode, Foundation leaders Richard Bender and Jim Ranft detailed how an $11 million-and-growing endowment...

Mr. Tippecanoe explains how Tipp City ended up Tipp City “Mr. Tippecanoe” Makes The Case For Tipp City’s Original Name A recent Downtown Lowdown episode turned into a spirited history lesson and a call to reclaim Tipp City’s original identity, as local historian Gordon Honeyman argued that the town should once again be known as Tippecanoe. In conversation with host Tasha Weaver and co‑host Greg En...

DTCP Christmas Special! Downtown Tipp City Partnership Looks Back On A Big Year – And Teases Even Bigger Plans For 2026 The Downtown Lowdown’s Christmas 2025 episode turned into a lively year-in-review for the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, with staff and co-hosts celebrating record crowds, new events, and deeper collaboration across the community while hinting at ambitious projects for 2026. DT...

Wonderful Updates with Topsy Turvy Toys Just in Time for the Holidays! By: Abigail Heckel The Toy Story  In the latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast, hosts Tasha Weaver and Greg Enslen delve into the whimsical world of toys and collectibles with a fascinating interview featuring Cathi Hall, the spirited owner of Topsy Turvy Toy Shops in Tipp City, Ohio. As the episode unfolds, listeners...

Abbey Credit Union Helps Make Tipp’s Holidays “Storybook” — And Gives Back All Year Abbey Credit Union’s first holiday season in Tipp City is off to a busy, heartwarming start, with leaders describing a “storybook” Christmas downtown, a wildly popular hot chocolate station, and a slate of community-focused programs rolling through the winter. Representatives from the member-owned financial coopera...

Downtown Lowdown Spotlights New Chamber Director And Growing Collaboration A recent episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast introduced listeners to Samantha McFadden, the new executive director of the Tip City Chamber of Commerce, highlighting her community-focused background, early initiatives, and a deepening partnership with the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. McFadden joined host Tasha Weaver...

The Heart of Every Town is the Library By: Abbi Heckel This week's guest on the Downtown Lowdown features Lisa Santucci. You may know her as the Tipp City Librarian but, how much do you know about where she came from? Lisa started her journey into the Librarian world by working at a Mathematics library in Pittsburg. This was a part time gig while she worked towards obtaining a degree in busine...

Cheers to the Gazette Tipp’s Community News Takes the Prize The latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown podcast brought listeners the story of the Tippecanoe Gazette’s big win as “Business of the Year” at the annual Ohio Main Street awards. Executive Director Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership hosted the episode, giving kudos to the Gazette ’s dedication to local storytelling and co...

Kelly has Christmas Parade and Home Tour Updates! By: Abbi Heckel The Downtown Lowdown podcast, the official podcast of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership welcomes, Kelly Downey, the Downtown Tipp City Event Coordinator alongside your host Tasha Weaver, Executive Director of the Partnership, and co-hosted by the Tipp Gazette’s Greg Enslen, the episode gave insight into the upcoming holiday events...

Tippolopy Rolls Out the Fun on Downtown Lowdown Tipp City’s sense of fun and connection was on full display in the latest episode of the Downtown Lowdown , the official podcast of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. Host and Executive Director Tasha Weaver welcomed listeners to a lively discussion about Tippolopy—the city’s brand-new board game—and her exclusive new email offering designed to conn...