Hope Town Crier
Town Council Meeting Notes 08/15
Council President Ohmer Miller brought the meeting to order with a reminder to silence electronic devices. He then led the …
Town Marshal Matt Tallent Recognized for 20 Years of Service
The Town of Hope gathered on August 2, 2023, to celebrate twenty years of service by Town Marshal Matt Tallent. …
Town Council Meeting Notes 07/18
Council President Ohmer Miller called the meeting to order with a reminder to silence cell phones and pagers. The meeting …
Black & White Alumni Game Family Night Returns to Hauser 07/21
Hey, Hope! Hauser High School will be the place to be and be seen next week as Hauser alumni and …
Town Council Meeting Notes 06/20
Council president Ohmer Miller the opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance...
General Hope News
Hope Heritage Days 2023 Parade Trophy Winners
Automotive Pre 1940 – Randy Willard 1934 Reo Speed wagon 1940 to 1965 – Randy Galbraith 1955 Ford Model Utility …
Making Beautiful Music: Local Organist John Ziegler Reflects on His Passion for Playing
Making beautiful music comes naturally for Hope resident John Ziegler...
"It's an Honor": June Gilliland Named 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days Grand Marshal
Inspiration, energetic, mother, grandma and matriarch are just a few words family and the community use to describe Hope resident …
All Roads Lead to Hope: Excitement Builds for 55th Annual HHD Beginning Friday
All roads lead to Hope this year as the community celebrates the kickoff of the 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days …
From Pastor to Comedian: Award-Winning Mickey Bell Makes Hope Debut Friday
The 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days begins Friday evening and area residents are invited out for an evening of making …
Community News
Tickets for the 2nd Annual Who's Hoo Award Show on Sale Now
Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards at 2:30 p.m. and Red Carpet at …
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 09/30
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the …
Light Up the Night: G.L.O.W. Like Sarah Run Set for 09/30
Hey, Hope! It's time to get Ready... Set... And... GLOW as organizers of the 2nd G.L.O.W. Like Sarah 5K Run …
Tickets on Sale Now for SFOH Costume Bingo Night 10/24
Tickets are now available for the Student’s Fund of Hope’s Adult Halloween Costume Bingo Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. …
Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church to Host Fall Festival 09/23
Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church, located at 2010 W. 850 South in Flat Rock...
Columns
Introduction to Flight of Discovery 2004-2006
On the morning of June 13, 2004, eleven westward-bound aircraft left the mouth of the Columbia River and soared above …
Brian Howey: Brad Chambers' Long Shot Race for Indiana Governor
About this time five years ago, Mike Braun was a relatively unknown state rep from Jasper, preparing to take on …
Yellow Trail Museum, One of the Best Small-Town Museums Even has an Interactive Model of the Town of Hope in the 30s & 40s
The Hope Yellow Trail Museum undoubtedly is one of the best small-town museums around. It is due to the efforts …
Lee Hamilton: For Effective Congressional Oversight, Ask the Right Questions
One of the hardest things to watch as Congress has evolved over the past decade or more is the extent …
Truth
I was raised on oatmeal and guilt. If I didn’t eat my oatmeal, I couldn’t go to school...
Obituaries
Sheryl K. Nugent, 79, Tuscon, AZ (formerly of Hope)
Sheryl K. Nugent (nee Roberts) 79, formerly of Hope, IN, and Chicago Heights, IL, died in her home in Tucson, …
Phyllis A. Fields, 59, Hartsville
Phyllis A. Fields, 59, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home. She was born in Glasgow, …
Avis H. Manning, 94, Scottsburg (formerly of Paris Crossing)
Avis H. Manning, 94, of Scottsburg formerly of Paris Crossing, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, …
Gordon W. Milby, 74, Flat Rock
Gordon W. Milby, 74, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central …
Richard Thayer Keller, 61, Hope
Richard Thayer Keller was born in Columbus, IN on September 28, 1961. Richard was the first born of Glen Stanley …
Public Safety
Hope Police Blotter for Week of September 12th
September 12, 2023 1:26 p.m. Vehicle identification check on State Road 9. 1:50 p.m. Vehicle lock-out on Jackson Street...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of September 5th
September 5, 2023 8:13 a.m. Motorist assist on State Road 9 at 500 North. 4:23 p.m. Parking complaint on Hauser …
Police Blotter for Week of August 29th
August 29, 2023 12:56 p.m. Checked suspicious vehicle in front of Hope Elementary...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 22nd
August 22, 2023 11:36 a.m. Subject request to speak with officer. August 23, 2023 11:19 a.m. Report of person being …
Hope Police Blotter for Week of August 15th
August 15, 2023 1:18 p.m. 911 investigation on South Street. 3:02 p.m. Domestic standby on Grand Street. 2:59 p.m. Report …
Public Notices
FRHC School Board Agenda for 09/19
School Board Agenda Tuesday, September 19, 2023...
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda for 09/25
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Hope's Board of Zoning Appeals will meet...
EDIT Committee Meeting Postponed to 09/18
EDIT Committee Meeting 5: 30 p.m. September 18, 2023, Town Hall
FRHC School Board Agenda for 09/05
School Board Agenda Tuesday, September 5, 2023...
