Hope Town Crier
14th Annual Smoke on the Square Returns Friday
Ahhhh, it’s BBQ Season, Folks, and the delicious scent of an array of...
There's a "Hostile Takeover" Happening at WILLow LeaVes...
There’s a comedic Hostile Takeover taking place on the stage at WILLow LeaVes...
Save the Date: Announcing Hope Run/Walk 2025
Get your runnin'/walkin' shoes ready...
Sending Out a Special Thank You...
The HSJ Online Family is sending out a special...
Clerical Error Blamed for Utility Bill Error
Utility bill error corrected...
General Hope News
To Put a Fine Point on It: Local Artist Shares Her Passion
Raised in the countryside of Saint Paul on a farm...
Community News
Terri Young's Community Calendar May 2025
Terri Young's Community Calendar May 2025...
Moravian Clothes Pantry Holding Giveaway 05/03
Warm weather is upon us and the Moravian Clothes Pantry...
First Families of Hope: Highlighting the Miller Family 05/03
The fifth gathering of 2025 for the second part of First Families...
Ivy Tech Columbus Biology Faculty Offering Nature Hikes Beginning 05/03
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus biology faculty are offering free local nature hikes...
Free Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic 04/22
River Valley Legal Aid, Pro Bono Indiana announces a Free Legal Walk-in Clinic...
Columns
Balance
My brother Gene was born a year after I was...
Lee Hamilton: Back to Basics on the Federal Budget
At the beginning of April, scientists at the National Institutes of Health published a paper...
Rob Critney, Hope Songwriter and Performer
Not long ago, I happened to see Rob outside the Gold Nugget...
Little Hands
The first time I saw my Lucy’s little hands...
From Shelly’s Shelf: Who Says Story Time is Just for Kids?
If you miss having a story time as an adult, then come and join...
Obituaries
Toni Melinda McDonald, 70, Greensburg
Toni Melinda McDonald, 70, of Greensburg, passed away...
Robert Earl Romine, 78, Freetown
Robert Earl Romine, 78, of Freetown, passed away...
Tony Bruce McIntyre, 67, Hope
Tony Bruce McIntyre, 67, of Hope, passed away...
Terry Lee "TC" Compton, Columbus (formerly of Hope)
Terry Lee “TC” Compton entered into eternal rest...
Patricia J. (Stepp) Meek, 95, Columbus
Patricia J. (Stepp) Meek, 95 of Columbus passed away...
Public Safety
Hope Police Blotter for Week of May 4th
Sunday, May 4...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of April 27th
Sunday, April 27...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of April 20th
Sunday, April 20...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of April 13th
Sunday, April 13...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of April 6th
Sunday, April 6...
Public Notices
FRHC School Board Agenda for 05/06
School Board Agenda Tuesday, May 6, 2025...
Notice of Special Town Council Meeting 04/29
Town Council Special Meeting...
FRHC School Board Agenda for 04/15
School Board Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2025...
Town Council Meeting Agenda 04/15
Town Council Agenda April 15, 2025...
