Sunday, May 19, 2019

General Hope News

Yellow Trail invites Hartsville residents for college events
Community center BBQ starts Friday on Hope Town Square

The smell of barbecue sauce and sizzling pork will return to the Hope Town Square Friday and Saturday with Smoke on the Square.
Deputies arrest Hope man on drug charges
Sports Scoreboard for week of May 6th
Duck Ponderings: Congratulations to 2019 Hope Elementary Jets

I had the good fortune of being a Hope Elementary teacher for years -- 36 to be exact. In all those years as well as other years, I can't recall a season which the boys in fifth grade and in sixth grade went undefeated in basketball.
2019 Hope Civil War Days photo gallery
Storm sewer savings means money for park roofs
Sports scoreboard for week of April 29th
A Hope story: A life saved from addiction, part 2

This is the second of a two-part story on Hope resident Maggie (Newman) McNicholas and her efforts to recover from drug addiction.
Hartsville man arrested after Sunday crash
Civil War days return to Hope this weekend
Southern farce takes stage at WiLLow LeaVes of Hope
Police chase ends with crash on State Roads 9 & 46
Hope resident among 50 arrested in drug sweep
Council continues economic development debate
A Hope story: A life saved from addiction, Part 1
Historic signs on track for Hope locations

Many Hope buildings and structures will soon have historic markers under a project from Main Street of Hope.
Hope Civil War Days return slated for May
Sports Scoreboard for week of April 8th
Hope schools win grant for fresh classroom painting
Sports Scoreboard for week of April 1st
Hartsville man facing drug charges
Hauser 3rd quarter 2018-19 Honor Roll
Hauser team honored by Columbus chamber

A team of young entrepreneurs from Hope have been recognized by The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce for winning the countywide Maverick Challenge competition.
Spring Fling will benefit American Cancer Society

A Saturday event will benefit the Hope Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The Spring Fling Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Hope.
Project to improve Town Square moves forward; Grants sought

The Town of Hope is moving forward with a grant application that could bring nearly $600,000 in improvements to the Town Square.
Pharmacy moving to telepharmacy service

Hope Wellness Pharmacy will be the first pharmacy in the state to operate with both a part-time pharmacist on site, and a telepharmacy.
Council considers repairs to park building roofs
Hope man accused of dealing opioid

Narcotics detectives arrested Ryan S. Redmon, 27, of Hope, as well as Sasha N. Armitage, 28, of Columbus after the officers located several grams of the dangerous drug, fentanyl, in their possession.
HSJ Online invites you to annual meeting

HSJ Online had a tremendous fourth year, and we would like to invite you to a celebration, including a yearly business review as well as special presentations, at the Yellow Trail Museum on Friday, March 29th.
Town proud of Hauser after sectional loss

I know I speak for many when stating how proud I am of this team and how proud I am to be a member of the Hauser Nation!
Sports Scoreboard of week of Feb. 25th
Hope police arrest four on drug dealing charges
Country Music Tribute Show this weekend at WiLLow LeaVes of Hope

This weekend the stage at WILLow LeaVes of Hope will be jammin’ with a little country and a little rock-n-roll.
Hope man arrested after chase in Greenwood

Antoine D. Ford, 31, of Hope, is being charged with auto theft, battery and resisting arrest.
Funding request for Civil War Days draws Council concern
Sports Scoreboard for week of Feb. 18th
Leaders turn to town funds to pay for sewer repairs

Hope town leaders have chosen to repair a collapsing storm sewer on the south side of the Town Square, but without the help of state grants or loans.
Girl rescued in Bartholomew County after carjacking
Sports Scoreboard for week of Feb. 11th
Sheriff's Department seeks funds for new police dog
Former Hauser standout making her mark in medicine
Hope man with outstanding warrants arrested
Duck Ponderings: Untimely death reveals the heart of Hope
Thick fog leads to positive groundhog prediction

A crowd of about 150 people gathered Saturday morning for a weather prediction on the Hope Town Square. Luckily, it was a forecast that everyone was happy to hear -- an early end to winter.
Hope dentist, son injured in farm accident
Sports Scoreboard for week of Jan. 28th
Sports Scoreboard for week of Jan. 21st
Hope man accused of scuffle with Columbus police
Hope Town Square improvement project advances
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.