News Makers, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette

Real-Life Child Care Challenges Facing Miami County Families By Abbi Heckel The conversation surrounding childcare affordability and accessibility continued in Part 2 of the Newsmakers Podcast , sponsored by the Tippecanoe Gazette and hosted by Greg Enslen. Representatives from Child Care Choices of Miami County returned to the studio alongside local parent advocates to share personal stories high...

Child Care Challenges and Community Solutions By Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast , sponsored by the Tippecanoe Gazette and hosted by Greg Enslen, featured an insightful discussion with representatives from Child Care Choices of Miami County, shedding light on the challenges facing families, childcare providers, and advocates across the region. Joining Enslen were newly app...

Kaylee and Cailey Go to Galloway Ireland By: Abbi Heckel The newest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast brings listeners back into the travel diaries of guests Kaylee Forest and Cailey Petsch for the third and final installment of their European adventure. This time, the focus shifts to Ireland, specifically their journey toward Galloway, after departing from Paris. What should have been a straightf...

On this episode of News Makers, host Greg Enslen continues his discussion with Cailey Petsch and Kaylee Foster about their trip to Europe. They tell us all about their trip to Paris! The duo took a bus from London onto a ferry that took them across the channel to France. They unfortunately were not allowed to stay on their bus for the journey across, and resorted to sitting in the cafe on the boat...

Join Greg Enslen and Doug Slagel on the newest episode of New Makers to hear all about war reenactments. Doug Slagel tells us about his personal experiences doing these reenactments, with reenacting the battle of antietam being one of his favorites. He mentions that the civil war reenactments used to be very popular around the 80s and until the early 2000s when WOrld War 2 reenacting started to ge...

Cailey and Kaylee Go to London By: Abbi Heckel The newest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast features host Greg Enslen interviewing Cailey Petsch and Kaylee Foster, who share the story behind their bold and spontaneous European adventure. Cailey, an article writer for the Tippecanoe Gazette known for her “Lunch Break” column reviewing local eateries, brings a natural storytelling style to the conve...

From Council Chambers to Community Legacy: Doug Slagel Reflects on Growth, Green Spaces, and Tipp City’s Future By Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the News Makers podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette, offers listeners a thoughtful and candid conversation between host Greg Enslen and former Tipp City Council member Doug Slagel. With both men now stepping away from their official roles in...

Experience a Taste of Tipp By: Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast brings a strong dose of local energy and community spirit, as host Greg Enslen sits down with Samantha McFadden to preview one of Tipp City’s most anticipated spring events: the Taste of Tipp & Business Expo. With just days to go before the May 9 gathering, the conversation highlights not only what attendee...

Catching Up With the Downtown Tipp City Partnership By: Abbi Heckel In the latest episode of the News Makers Podcast Host Greg Enslen talks with Tasha Weaver about the Downtown Tipp City Partnership and their accomplishments from 2025 and what services they provide for our beloved Tipp City Community. Last year Tipp City had over 35,000 visitors downtown for events. That helps keep the economy boo...

A Whole Lotta Heart with a Dash of Country Flair - Josie Birdsong’s Journey Into Music By: Abigail Heckel Local up-and-coming country icon Josie Birdsong recently joined the News Makers podcast, sitting in with host Greg Enslen and guest host Cailey Petsch. Birdsong, a Christian country singer and songwriter, spoke about her goals to reach the stars and beyond and shared the steps that fueled her...

Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show Set for Dayton Arcade By Greg Enslen, Tippecanoe Gazette Ruby Redfox Shares Vision and Community Impact of Bringing Indigenous Peoples together in Celebration of Culture The latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette , spotlights the much-anticipated Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show scheduled for November 9 at the Dayton Arc...

Let’s Talk Insurance With Phil Cox By: Abbi Heckel Have you ever been overwhelmed by your personal finances? Have you ever been in desperate need of a reliable and most importantly, local insurance firm? Did you know Tipp has one of the best firms right here in the heart of our town! This week's episode of the News Makers podcast features hosts Meredith Mckee and Greg Enslen as they talk to sp...

What the Renovations Of Food Town Means for You.  By: Abbi Heckel In this special episode for the Tippecanoe Gazette Greg Enslen, along with City Manager Eric Mack as well as Brad Doudican head of Woodard Development to give you the insider scoop on the once abandoned grocery store in Tipp City, Ohio.  What Happened to the Grocery Store? The space started out as a Food Town. Tipp Cities very own l...

Discovering Dayton's Culinary Gems: Highlights from the News Makers Podcast If you’re a food enthusiast looking for your next culinary adventure, you won’t want to miss the latest episode of the News Makers Podcast. In this exciting installment, host Greg Enslen invites Frank S. to take the audience on a tantalizing journey through the vibrant food scene around Dayton, Ohio, showcasing a mix o...

Partnership Teases Launch of new “Downtown Lowdown” Podcast to Spotlight Community Life TIPP CITY — Tipp City’s vibrant downtown is getting a fresh new voice, as the Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) launches its own podcast, “Downtown Lowdown.” The announcement was made on a recent episode of the News Makers podcast, the official podcast of the Tippecanoe Gazette , with the DTCP’s Tasha Weave...

Mauk Cabinets by Design: Crafting Dreams and Community in Tipp City By Greg Enslen   A Local Business Owner’s Journey from Passion to Full-Service Renovation   TIPP CITY – In the latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast , presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette , listeners got an inside look at the story behind one of Tipp City’s most trusted home renovation companies: Mauk Cabinets by Design. Owner...

Vintage in the Village Featured on News Makers Podcast By Greg Enslen Vintage in the Village Set to Take Over Downtown Tipp City TIPP CITY — One of Tipp City’s signature summer events, Vintage in the Village, is back and ready to transform downtown into a bustling marketplace of antiques, art, and small-town fun on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual festival, now in its third dec...

Local Podcast Swings into Golf and Tennis: A Lighthearted Look at Tipp City’s Athletic Scene The latest episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette, took a playful detour from its usual civic fare to explore the world of golf and tennis in Tipp City. Host Greg Enslen welcomed Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership for a spirited conversation that blended lo...

Tipp Arts Council Unveils Canal Music Fest Details, Busy Summer of Art Events   The Tipp City Area Arts Council (TCAAC) is gearing up for a packed summer and fall, with a full calendar of events designed to celebrate local creativity, support artists of all ages, and bring the community together. In a recent episode of the News Maker's podcast, the official podcast of the Tippecanoe Gazette ,...

The Tipp City Area Arts Council Needs Board Members! The Tipp City Area Arts Council (TCAAC), a cornerstone of the local creative community since its founding in 2009, is actively seeking new board members to help continue its mission of supporting and promoting the arts in Tipp City and surrounding areas. On a recent episode of the News Maker’s podcast, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette , TCAAC...

Downtown Tipp City Partnership Launches “Tipp-opoly” Board Game to Support Local Business Grants The Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) is rolling out an innovative fundraiser that’s sure to become a local collector’s item: a custom “Tipp-opoly” board game, featuring Tipp City’s own businesses and landmarks. The project was unveiled by DTCP’s Tasha Weaver on a recent episode of the News Maker’s...

Learn all about the Tipp City Foundation! Heather Bailey and Diana Featherstone of the Tipp Foundation drop by the News Makers podcast to chat with Greg about all the amazing work the Foundation is doing and offer an inside look at how the Foundation operates and the impact it has on Tipp City and surrounding areas.  Shaping the Future of Our Community The Tipp City Foundation, a cornerstone of lo...

Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership joins Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette to chat about the upcoming and crazy May 3 weekend - too much is happening!!   Tipp City Set for a Weekend of Community Spirit and Shopping This week, Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) joined Greg Enslen and the News Makers podcast to talk about how Tipp City is gearing up for one...

News Makers, Episode 21 - We are joined by Scott Family McDonalds! Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette and Meredith McKee of the Tipp Chamber chat with Cindy Frantz from the Scott Family McDonald’s ! Cindy is the Community Relations and Recruitment Manager and dropped by the News Makers podcast to catch Greg and Meredith up on all the fun things happening at the Tipp City McDonalds and their oth...

Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership joins Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette to chat about how people and businesses can join the Partnership in supporting the downtown. She also walks us through the latest updates to the DTCP website.  Executive Director The Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) is made up of active individuals who are passionate about the historical district of...