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New Take on a Classic: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Opens at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Friday
New Take on a Classic: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Opens at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Friday
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Christmas of Today Celebration Arrives on Town Square 12/15
Christmas of Today Celebration Arrives on Town Square 12/15
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Planning Commission Meeting Notes 11/27: Rezoning Request Denied
Members of the Planning Commission meet Monday to discuss rezoning the property located at 10021 N St. Road 9...
Town Council Meeting Notes 11/21
Ed Johnson was not present at the meeting. Ohmer Miller called the meeting to order with the opening prayer and …
Halloween 2023: Young Harker Trick-or-Treating with his Trusty Steed Tinkerbell
Meet 5-year-old Hudson, son of Ben and Ashley Harker. While trick-or-treating in Hope on Halloween...
Town Council Meeting Notes 10/17
The meeting opened with a public hearing for the 2024 budget adoption, ordinance 2023-4. Herby Asher motioned to accept the …
Flags Honoring Local Veterans Return to Town Square Ahead of Veterans Day Events
Flags honoring local veterans have returned to the Hope Town Square just ahead of Veterans Day...
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General Hope News
Giving Hope: Blessing Boxes Prove a True Blessing to Area Families
For nearly four years, area Blessing Boxes have become a widely used resource for families in need to supplement their …
New Take on a Classic: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Opens at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Friday
A uniquely entertaining take on a beloved Christmas classic opens this weekend as the Passion for Acting Theatre Company presents …
Game Report: Lady Jets vs Indy Lutheran 11/30 and Jets Host Beech Grove 12/02
The Lady Jets traveled to Indy Lutheran this past Thursday night for a non-conference game...
Game Report: Girls Basketball Senior Night 11/28
The Hauser Lady Jets welcomed crosstown rival Columbus Christian to the Jet Hanger on Tuesday Night for Senior Night...
Celebrating the Spirit of the Season: Christmas of Yesteryear Returns to Town Square Friday
As a nod to Christmases past and the beloved holiday traditions of the Hope community, the Yellow Trail Museum’s “Christmas …
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Community News
Hope House of Prayer Hosting Christmas Program 12/16
Hope House of Prayer, located at 514 Market St. in Hope, is hosting a free Christmas program...
Winners of the 2023 Merchant Walk Announced
As another Christmas of Yesteryear is in the rearview, Jenni Richards with Main Street of Hope has announced the winners …
2nd Annual Weihnachten Market Returns to Hope Town Square Friday
The second annual Weihnachten German Christmas Market will return to the Hope Town Square beginning at 5 p.m. Friday for …
Moravian Clothes Closet Returns to Host Giveaway Saturday 12/16
The Moravian Clothes Closet returns to the Hope Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St. in Hope, for its free …
Terri Young's Community Calendar December 2023
Terri Young's Community Calendar December 2023...
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Columns
Lee Hamilton: What Kind of Democracy Are We When Politicians Fear Violence?
Now that the dust has settled on the House speakership fight, both Washington and the media have been eager to …
Brian Howey: Hathaway Chips Away at Hoosier Gender Barriers
Indiana became a state 207 years ago. All of our governors and U.S. senators have been white guys...
Hope Still has a Newspaper When Other Communities Do Not …
Thirteen years ago, I retired from teaching in the Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation...
Hand-me-downs
Size did not matter in the first grade. My classmates and I were diminutive, and our world was as small …
Brian Howey: Indiana Lawmakers are Out of Sync with Voters, but Does It Matter?
The filing process for Indiana's primary elections begins on Jan. 10 and ends Feb. 9...
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Obituaries
Marilyn V. Moore, 69, Westport
Marilyn V. Moore, 69 of Westport, passed away at 9:23 p.m. on December 2, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital...
Jerry J. Maley, 83, Columbus
Jerry J. Maley, 83, of Columbus, God took him by the hand at 2:28 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at …
Brian L. Merritt, 51, Columbus
Brian L. Merritt, 51, of Columbus passed from this life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 9:57 a.m. at his …
Lowell Thompson, 70, Hope
Lowell Thompson, 70, passed away in Hope, IN on November 23...
Jimmie Lee Wiles, 80, Taylorsville
Jimmie Lee Wiles, 80 of Taylorsville died Saturday November 25, 2023, at his home...
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Public Safety
Hope Police Blotter for Week of November 19th
November 19, 2023 6:28 p.m. Traffic stop on 600N...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of November 5th
November 5, 2023 12:54 a.m. Subject requests officer on Meadow Pl. 12:05 p.m. Standby on Aiken St...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of October 29th
October 29, 2023 12:31 a.m. Criminal mischief on Hitchcock Ct. 5:03 p.m. Lockout on SR9 8:33 p.m. Traffic stop on …
Hope Police Blotter for Week of October 22nd
October 22, 2023 12:38 a.m. Possible code on 900E 4:46 p.m. Theft on Robbins St...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of October 15th
October 15, 2023 1:04 a.m. Agency Assist for a disturbance on 525E 12:19 p.m. Follow up on Mill St...
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Public Notices
Town Council Meeting Agenda 11/21
Town Council Meeting Agenda Hope Town Hall 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023...
FRHC School Board Agenda for 11/21
Executive Session – 6:30 p.m., Central Office Conference Room...
Hope Planning Commission Notice of Public Meeting 11/27
Notice is hereby given that the town of Hope's Planning Commission will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Monday, …
FRHC School Board Agenda for 10/30
School Board Agenda Tuesday, October 30, 2023...
FRHC School Board Agenda for 10/23
School Board Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2023 Executive Session – 6:30 p.m...
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Main Street of Hope Presents: Community Garage Sale 2023