Hope Town Crier
No September Pantry: Moravian Clothes Pantry FREE Giveaway Returns 10/11
There will be no September Moravian Clothes Pantry...
Mums the Word: HSJ Annual Mum Fundraiser Begins...
It's Mum Season!...
Registration OPEN: GLOW Like Sarah 5K Set for 09/20
Hope FFA and G.L.O.W Like Sarah are teaming up to host the return of a 5K that is a competitive …
Dr. John D. Harker Honored for 13 Years of Dedicated Service
Bartholomew County REMC extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. John D. Harker...
Vibrant Versatility: Frame55 Offering Public Open House 08/15
There’s a new vibrantly versatile public venue in town...
General Hope News
Wherever You Wander: 35th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival Opens at Fairgrounds 09/13
No matter your interest, clan or taste, this year’s festival...
Common Ground to Perform at Friday's Cruise-in 09/05
Organizers are excited for a beautiful fall evening...
Game Report for Week 09/01: Volleyball and Tennis
Game Report...
Community News
50 Years of Hope History: Yellow Trail Museum and Visitors Center to Host Cupcake Celebration 09/27
The Museum will be hosting a cupcake celebration from...
The Boys are Back in Town: Tommy Oaks and John Oaks Return to Chapel of the Good Shepherd 09/14
Dr. Tommy Oaks and musical prodigy John Thomas Oaks will ride through Indiana September 14 with a stop at...
Ivy Tech Launches Free Hands-on STEM Workshops for High School Students
Ivy Tech Community College is launching a dynamic series...
St. John's Lutheran Church Hosting White Creek Annual Fall Dinner 09/07
St. John’s Lutheran Church will be hosting its Annual White Creek Annual Fall Dinner...
Terri Young's Community Calendar September 2025
Terri Young's Community Calendar September 2025...
Columns
Thump me, Jesus!
In my youth I dreamed of being “Faster than a speeding bullet!...
2018 Hauser Graduate and Volleyball Player Sydney Schoen Now Studying to be a Doctor
I can’t remember a time when not playing volleyball...
No Medal
I rarely stayed at home by myself...
What Really Matters…
The main culprit behind my increased chaotic thoughts...
From Shelly's Shelf: The Only Constant is Change...
The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus stated...
Obituaries
John P. Defler, 70, Columbus (formerly of Hope/Hartsville)
John P. Defler, 70, formerly of the Hope/Hartsville area, passed away...
Ronald William Zollman, 65, Columbus
Ronald William Zollman, 65, passed away...
Rosanna Mae Simpson, 42, Edinburgh
Rosanna Mae Simpson, 42, of Edinburgh, passed away...
Gary Jahn Calender, 63, Hope
Gary Jahn Calender, 63, of Hope, lost his battle for life...
Jon Anthony "Tony" Gardner, 68, Phoenix, AZ (formerly of Hope)
Jon Anthony "Tony" Gardner, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, born May 30, 1957, passed away peacefully...
Public Safety
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 24th
Sunday, August 24...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 17th
Sunday, August 17...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 10th
Sunday, August 10...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 3rd
Sunday, August 3...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of July 27th
Sunday, July 27...
Public Notices
Town Council Meeting Agenda 09/16
Town Council Agenda September 16, 2025...
UPDATED: FRHC School Board Agenda for 09/16 - CANCELED
School Board Agenda Tuesday, September 16, 2025...
FRHC School Board Agenda for 09/02
School Board Agenda Tuesday, September 2, 2025...
Town Council Meeting Agenda 08/19
Town Council Agenda August 19, 2025...
