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 rise.

Birdsong began her singing journey by covering popular songs and uploading them to social media, a move that helped her gain attention in the country scene. Inspired by fellow young artist Maddox, she posted daily about her dream of opening for Maddox at one of his concerts, a dream she says eventually came true and set her career on an upward trajectory.

In a major milestone, Birdsong was recently signed with CDX, a prominent Nashville-based record label. Since that achievement, she has been able to split time between Tipp City, Ohio, and Nashville to record and produce new music and book gigs that showcase her vocal talents. In fact, she already has three songs in the works that will be revealed in the upcoming year that you won’t wanna miss out on!

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For more information about Josie Birdsong and how you can get connected and support her journey to stardom check out her website - www.josiebirdsong.com

The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information about the podcast or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

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 Arcade. Special guests Ruby Redfox and Sharon Elaine provided exclusive insights into the event’s significance, lineup, and broader aims.

The Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in the Tank at the Dayton Arcade from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. During her interview, Redfox emphasized that the event will feature storytelling, traditional music, live art displays, and family-friendly activities designed to educate and inspire participants of all ages. The Fashion Show promised to be the highlight and will feature fashions from indigenous designers – and indigenous models of all ages.

This gathering, created and organized by Ruby, aims to celebrate Indigenous heritage, promote cultural understanding, and bring the Dayton-area community together in a joyous recognition of ancestral traditions.

Guests from Across the Country

Podcast hosts Greg Enslen and Abbi Heckel chatted with Redfox and Elaine about the inspirations behind the event. Redfox underscored the importance of recognizing cultural heritage, especially in the Midwest, and spoke about the large group of designers, models, dancers and vendors that will be in attendance, flying in from all over the country. Each will share wisdom, stories, and performances reflecting their unique contributions to cultural heritage and community art.

The Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show promises to be a spectacular showcase of traditional and contemporary Indigenous fashion designs. Visitors will get a chance to experience the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Indigenous artisans and designers, and the event promises an immersive journey into the world of Indigenous fashion, featuring unique pieces that celebrate tradition and innovation.

The show will also be featuring the amazing women of NAWW, a group of Native American women veterans from around the country, as well as tribal elders, singers, dancers and musicians. Genuine cuisine representative of Indigenous cultures will be offered as well.

40 Tribal Nations to be Represented

Redfox was excited to share that representatives from many tribal nations would be represented. She stated that the name of the event holds a special meaning: “Four Winds” also means “Four Directions” as guests will be coming in from all directions, gathering from East, South, West, and North to bring stories and voices together in unity and celebration through fashion and art.

The vendor and art fair will showcase Native American artisan and other wares as each shares wisdom, stories, and performances reflecting their unique contributions to cultural heritage and community art.

The entire event will be capped off with a fashion show which will feature Harmony Star, Aaron Buffalo, Okwarikowa Originals, Deerheart, and the Featured Designer, Kayla Lookinghorse.

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For more information on the Four Winds Indigenous Peoples event—including schedules, featured performers, and volunteer opportunities—visit Ruby Redfox’s Facebook page by searching on Facebook for “Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show.” Tickets are also available on the Facebook page along with updates on the event ahead of November 9. Additional coverage and local updates are available from the Tippecanoe Gazette at tippecanoegazette.com.

The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information about the podcast or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

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 special guest Phil Cox, the owner of Royal Crest Insurance Agency, to see how they can make insurance less of a stressful experience for you.

Who Is Phil Cox?

Originally hailing from Darke County, Ohio, Phil grew up in a farm setting. At the age of 18 Phil Cox attended Bowling Greene State University to obtain a degree in Public Relations. After college Phil used his education to travel across almost all of the United States gaining further knowledge in Public Relations. After his travels, Phil came back to Ohio to further his studies at University of Dayton for a degree in law. Phil also earned a masters degree in the school of business education. Phil then went on to start his first official insurance position in Columbus, Ohio. He has been in the industry ever since for nearly forty years under his belt now.

What is the Royal Crest Insurance Agency?

You may not know this but Royal Crest started out in the food industry selling dairy products in Dayton, Ohio. Alongside the dairy production, the Royal Crest name was also used for a distribution company that transported the goods across the country. Phil Cox’s father was a part owner of the Royal Crest company. This is how the Royal Crest name has stayed around to this very day. What sets Royal Crest Insurance Agency apart from a competitive standpoint is that they are considered independent. This means they have a lot more freedom to help you get the best outcome for whatever your situation. Royal Crest also excels in the world of bonds, which helps boost your projects so they become a reality in half the time. With access to hospitals, accounts, lawyers, physical therapists, and so much more. Royal Crest has YOU covered. So before you find yourself in desperate need of insurance coverage consider Royal Crest to be your best bet.

Royal Crest Insurance Agency, Insurance Made Easy! News Makers is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette, a weekly print and digital newspaper published in Tipp City, Ohio. Subscribe today to the newspaper at www.tippgazette.com to enjoy weekly reporting covering local news, sports, events and items of interest.