Tipp City Independent Voice
Encyclopedia
The Tipp City Independent Voice (IV) was a weekly newspaper, serving Tipp City, Ohio
as well as Monroe
and Bethel
townships in Miami County
but the newspaper published its final issue on July 22, 2009. The paper was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Association of America
. The Voice had a weekly circulation of 1,000. New issues arrived on the newsstand throughout Tipp City every Wednesday afternoon while the newspaper was being published.
The paper was published in downtown Tipp City at 15 N Second Street until September 2006 when its offices moved to 135 E. Main Street where the paper was published until it ceased publication on July 22, 2009.
. The paper also maintained an opinion page which includes editorial
s, op-ed
s and letters to the editor
.
There are also features which included arts, movies, theater, dining and travel.
To the Editor: Reader's correspondence.
Man on The Street: Two questions answered by local people.
His & Hers: Dining review of area restaurants.
Back Track Through History: Historical facts on the day of publication.
Trips Around Tipp: A look at what is going on in around the area for that week.
The Tipp City Independent Voice also offered aspiring journalists an intensive internship program.
feeds.
Tipp City, Ohio
Tipp City is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,689 at the 2010 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe...
as well as Monroe
Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio
Monroe Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 15,339 people in the township, 6,118 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
and Bethel
Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio
Bethel Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,927 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
townships in Miami County
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
but the newspaper published its final issue on July 22, 2009. The paper was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Association of America
Newspaper Association of America
The Newspaper Association of America is a trade association representing approximately 2000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. Member newspapers represented by the NAA include large daily papers, non-daily and small-market publications, as well as digital and multiplatform...
. The Voice had a weekly circulation of 1,000. New issues arrived on the newsstand throughout Tipp City every Wednesday afternoon while the newspaper was being published.
History
The Tipp City Independent Voice was founded by journalist Matt Bayman and began publishing on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Mr. Bayman was its proprietor, publisher, editor and business manager until January 2, 2007, when the controlling interest in the company was purchased by John E. Kessler, Tom Adkins and Matt Black to become TGM Designs.The paper was published in downtown Tipp City at 15 N Second Street until September 2006 when its offices moved to 135 E. Main Street where the paper was published until it ceased publication on July 22, 2009.
Content
This newspaper reported on current local news sports, education, weather, and obituaries within the general geographic area of Tipp City, OhioTipp City, Ohio
Tipp City is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,689 at the 2010 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe...
. The paper also maintained an opinion page which includes editorial
Editorial
An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
s, op-ed
Op-ed
An op-ed, abbreviated from opposite the editorial page , is a newspaper article that expresses the opinions of a named writer who is usually unaffiliated with the newspaper's editorial board...
s and letters to the editor
Letter to the editor
A letter to the editor is a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers. Usually, letters are intended for publication...
.
There are also features which included arts, movies, theater, dining and travel.
Regular features
Mike Scinto: Comments from Mike ranging from local and state to national issues that effects everyone.To the Editor: Reader's correspondence.
Man on The Street: Two questions answered by local people.
His & Hers: Dining review of area restaurants.
Back Track Through History: Historical facts on the day of publication.
Trips Around Tipp: A look at what is going on in around the area for that week.
Notable current and former writers
Editorial
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The Tipp City Independent Voice also offered aspiring journalists an intensive internship program.
Internet presence
The Tipp City Independent Voice has had a strong presence on the Web since 2006, On January 1, 2008; they initiated Tippvoice.Com, the Internet edition of the paper containing most of the local content produced by its reporters, photographers, columnists and contributors. The website is also highlighted by their community pages on Facebook and MySpace as well as updates and blogs on such sites as Twitter and Blogger. Accessing the online public forums requires registration to post and share thoughts on topics. Content can also be accessed through RSSRSS (file format)
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feeds.