Thursday, January 17, 2019

General Hope News

Duck Ponderings: Addiction talk leads to hope

Despite the winter weather conditions, many people attended the “You Are Not Alone” Event at the YES Cinema in Columbus on Saturday.
Speed limit changes to improve safety at schools
2018 Hope-area deaths

A look back at Hope-area deaths in 2018, as submitted by local funeral homes to HSJ Online.
HSJ Online's top 2018 stories
Yellow Trail features mail carrier history at annual dinner

Reservations required by Jan. 7th
Sports Scoreboard for Jan. 4th
Deputy moves to protect Hope students

Deputy Jessica Pendleton, an 11-year BCSO veteran will work with Flatrock-Hawcreek Schools as a school resource officer.
Sports Scoreboard week of Dec. 24th
South Street winner chosen in first holiday lights competition

The winner for this year’s first annual Deck The Town holiday lights competition in Hope is the Dobbs family at 444 South St. in Hope,
No contract renewal for Hope Town Manager Doane

Tuesday night's Hope Town Council meeting erupted in angry shouting after a decision by the council not to renew the contract for Hope Town Manager J.T. Doane.
Hope man accused of drunk driving in Columbus

Columbus police officers arrested a Hope man Friday night after he nearly struck another vehicle on U.S. 31 near 25th Street.
Students Fund raises $2k in Friday fundraiser

A Friday evening Soups with Santa event raised more than $2,000 for the Student's Fund of Hope.
Hauser senior chosen for Lilly Endowment scholarship

Hauser Jr-Sr High School senior Riley Clark is a recipient of the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Bartholomew County.
Student's Fund to aid 2nd grader with brain surgery

The Student's Fund of Hope will be helping a Hope Elementary 2nd grader facing brain surgery and residents of Miller's Merry Manor with an event Friday at Hauser Jr./Sr. High School.
Hope man arrested in Columbus
Q&A with new Yellow Trail Museum director Lizzie Flora

The curation of Hope’s history at the Yellow Trail Museum is experiencing a timely evolution and expansion under the leadership of the museum’s new manager, Lizzie Flora, at the helm.
Main Street sponsoring Deck the Town competition

Main Street of Hope will be looking for the best holiday home decorations. The group is sponsoring the Deck the Town Competition.
Photos: Fallen tree takes out power to many in Hope area
Tickets on sale for Night Owl Country Band fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Night Owl Country Band concert benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. And this year the band is bringing some big names with them to the Commons’ stage.
Art Guild offering online gallery
Sports Scoreboard for week of Nov. 26th
Hope awarded grant for road repairs
Well House play debuts Friday at WiLLow Leaves

“The Well House,” a love story with Hope roots, is set to open on the WILLow LeaVes stage this weekend thanks to the hard work of local resident David Webster.
Hope Chamber seeks more members

The Hope Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual membership drive is underway. Deadline to return the completed application is Dec. 1st.
Author finds hope in Well House story

When Mark Van Voorhis co-wrote his book "The Well House," he felt it made good sense to have one of the main characters be from the town of Hope, Indiana.
Sports Scoreboard for week of Nov. 19th
Busy May weekend possible on Hope Town Square

The third weekend in May could be a busy one for activities on the Hope Town Square. The Community Center of Hope's Smoke on the Square and the American Cancer Society's Rumble for the Cure are both looking to use the town park.
Time running out to help storm sewer project

Hope town officials say that your input could help sway the town's chances of saving more than half a million dollars.
Cleland's coaching record continues to grow

With 1,003 career victories, Hope native Tim Cleland is the state of Indiana’s fourth winningest high school coach of all-time.
Town Council taking closer look at manager's contract
Business Profile: Fourman Enterprises

Hauser High School graduate and local business owner, Gary Bailey, has owned Fourman Enterprises for nearly 20 years.
Sports scoreboard for week of Nov. 11th
Community Center sells vacant lot on Town Square

The Community Center of Hope has sold the vacant lot on the north side of the Town Square to Ben and Laura Miller.
Christmas of Yesteryear comes to Town Square Friday

Christmas of Yesteryear is set to kickoff Hope’s holiday season with some new twists on the long-running program.
Yellow Trail exhibit reveals Indiana's Prohibition history

A new exhibit at the Yellow Trail Museum and Visitor Information Center is all about the hooch. "Hoosiers & Their Hooch: Perspectives on Prohibition” is open now through Dec. 4th.
Town Council members hold onto seats

Incumbent Hope Town Council members won over their two challengers for the two at-large seats on the council in the 2018 race.
Town Council meetings postponed

A Hope Town Council executive session meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7th has been postponed says Clerk-Treasurer Diane Burton. A Town Council working session scheduled for Nov. 8th has also been postponed.

The meetings will be rescheduled.
Suspect arrested after forcing his way into home

A Columbus man was arrested near Hope Tuesday evening after allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint and barging into a home on State Road 9.
Hope, Hartsville to lose power Saturday night
Sports Scoreboard for week of Nov. 2nd
Bartholomew County vote centers open until 6 p.m.

Bartholomew County voters can cast ballots today at one of 18 voting centers across the community.Polls are open in Indiana from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Town manager becomes hot election issue for Town Council

The current Hope Town Council members up for re-election sing the praises of Town Manager J.T. Doane and his efforts to bring economic development to town. But one of those running to unseat the incumbents has a decidedly different view of that position and the power it has.
Photos: 2018 Goodies, Goblins and Ghost Stories
Council candidates consider Hope Volunteer Fire Department funding

The Hope Town Council and the Hope Volunteer Fire Department have not always been on the best of terms over the past few years. But most of the candidates in next week's Town Council election see a new, positive relationship between the town and the current leadership of the fire department.
On your Ballot: What are all these offices, anyway?
Candidates weigh in on town cleanup efforts

Recent efforts to clean up the town of Hope have led one candidate to run for election to the Hope Town Council. But others find the changes a positive to the community.
A roundup of all of our Election 2018 stories
Four running for open seats on Hope Town Council

Four candidates are running next week for the two open seats on the Hope Town Council. Election Day is Tuesday and Hope will be choosing between incumbents Jerry Bragg and Clyde Compton, and first-time candidates Chelsea Warriner and Louis M. Kujawski.
School is out for FRHC students Thursday, e-Learning is in

Flat Rock-Hawcreek schools will be having their first try at a distance learning day on Thursday, Nov. 1st. Instead of heading into the school building, students will be heading to their iPads.
County Council candidates seek open District 1 seat
Early voting expands in Bartholomew County today

With the Nov. 6th election just over a week away, Bartholomew County voters will be able to vote at three new locations for the next few days.
Hope Elementary Honor Roll for first quarter 2018
Hope FFA chapter chosen for national award

The Hope FFA chapter has been named the 2018 National Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders winner at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Johnson chosen for statewide history award

Barb Johnson has been chosen as this year's Hubert Hawkins Local History Award recipient by the the Indiana Historical Society. She will be recognized during the society's annual Founders Day dinner on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis.
Miller's Merry Manor expansion nears completion
Coach Sims brings old-school approach to field

The former coach focused on the fundamentals as a key to success.
Hauser wins volleyball sectional, defeating Southwestern

Hauser girls win another volleyball sectional, squeaking by Southwestern for third time this season.
Former Hope fire treasurer named in corruption investigation

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Indianapolis announced a new initiative against public corruption Thursday, including federal prosecution for the former treasurer of the Hope Volunteer Fire Department.
Goodies, Goblins and Ghost Stories returns to Hope Town Square

Ghost, goblins and a spook-tacular good time are expected at Hope’s annual Goodies, Goblins and Ghost Stories at 5 p.m. Oct. 27th.
Greenfield business brings parts facility to Hope

A Greenfield based parts facility for classic Studebakers is moving to Hope. Studebaker International made the announcement Thursday night on the Hope Town Square.
Photos: 2018 Hope Heritage Days
Candidates set to speak at final farmer's market
Voter registration ends Tuesday

The deadline to register to vote or to update your voter registration information for the November general election is Tuesday, Oct. 9th. There are four candidates running for the two at-large seats on the Hope Town Council.
Beautiful weather greets 51st Hope Heritage Days
Hallelujah Girls promise laughs Friday at WiLLow LeaVes
Photos: 2018 Hope Heritage Days Parade
Sims brings high expectations to Hauser softball
Business profile: Harker adds dentist to Hope office
51st Hope Heritage Days kicks off Friday

This year’s Hope Heritage Days, with the theme of Hope Through Time, will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 28th and last through 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 29th on the Hope Town Square.
Movie night brings in thousands for student aid

Last Friday's movie night on the Hope Town Square raised more than $3,800 to help students in Flat Rock-Hawcreek schools.
Hope man injured in 25th Street crash

A Hope man was flown by Lifeline helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on rural 25th Street.
Heritage Days adding baking contest with cash prizes

Hope Heritage Days is adding a baking contest and organizers hope that you will bring your best cakes, pies and other concoctions to compete. The contest is new this year and is sponsored by Tonala Mexican Restaurant.
Fresh from the Farm: Show season ends, fall is on its way

Fresh from the Farm: We have finally completed show season. It is my goal to head in a different direction with our herd, so showing will be put on the back burner for a while.
County agrees to pilot program for schools officer

The Bartholomew County Council last night signed off on a plan to provide a sheriff's deputy as a school resource officer in Flat Rock-Hawcreek schools, but with some limitations.
Photos: HSJ Online raises more than $3,000 from Once a Soldier event

HSJ Online thanks the community of Hope after raising more than $3,000 from Friday's Once a Soldier fundraiser at WiLLow LeaVes of Hope Friday night.
Avast! Talk Like a Pirate Day coming to library
Herron chosen as grand marshal of Hope Heritage Days parade

Bud Herron will serve as grand marshal of the 2018 Hope Heritage Days parade. He was presented with the honor in a surprise ceremony Friday night during the HSJ Online fundraiser, "Once a Soldier" at WiLLow LeaVes of Hope.