Thursday, July 19, 2018

General Hope News

Hope Town Council president steps down

Hope Town Council President Ed Johnson stepped down from his leadership role at Tuesday night's council meeting. However he plans to continue in his role as a regular member.
Smoke tests planned for Hope sewers on Friday

Crews will be testing for leaks in the Hope sewer system on Friday, in the Goshen Meadows and LIberty Place neighborhoods. Part of that testing will be blowing white smoke through the system, so they can see any leaks.
Sheriff warns of driving safety in construction zones
Patsy Cline act returns to WiLLow LeaVes

The iconic Patsy Cline is set to return to the WILLow LeaVes stage as Lisa Barrett reprises her role as the beloved country singer for one night only at 7 p.m. Aug. 4.
Hope hosting statewide community group today

People from across the state will be talking about historic preservation in the town of Hope starting this morning.
Business profile: Genesis Tillage

Genesis Tillage Owner Brian McKinley, talks about what makes his company unique and beneficial to southern-Indiana agriculture, as well as what he enjoys most about working with area farmers and the challenges he faces.
Hope woman arrested on drug charges
Hope Farmers Market organizers looking for better weather
Bartholomew County 4-H Fair is family tradition for Schwartzkopfs

For Marnie Schwartzkopf, her brother, Kale, and parents Mary and Jeff, spending a week at the 4-H fairgrounds in the hot July summer sun is a family tradition.
Scenes from Hope's Old-fashioned Independence Day
Free children's lunches to continue through July

The Flat Rock-Hawcreek Food Service department has announced that they will be continuing the summer feeding program at Hope Elementary through July 31st. The program is taking a break this week.
Business profile:Nading Mechanical

Nading Mechanical, Inc., has been a staple of the Hope community since the early 1950s.
Drama camp for kids begins today
Business profile: Miller's Merry Manor
Town and Main Street team up to improve buildings

In an effort to encourage town businesses and property owners to keep up their buildings, the Town of Hope and Main Street of Hope are offering up to $1,500 in matching funds for façade improvements.
Old-fashioned Independence Day coming June 29th

The Yellow Trail Museum will once again be hosting a relaxed evening of fun on the Hope Town Square to celebrate our nation's birthday.
Business profile: M Hart Express

Since the late 1980s, M Hart Express, Inc. has offered area businesses reliable short and long-distance freight haul throughout Indiana and surrounding areas.
Scenes from Smoke on the Square

Smoke on the Square was held June 8th and 9th on the Hope Town Square, to raise money for the Community Center of Hope.
Scenes from Libraries Rock! Summer Celebration

The Hope Branch of the Bartholomew County Public Library held a Libraries Rock! Summer Celebration on the Hope Town Square on Tuesday, June 5th to kick off the summer reading program for kids.
BBQ flavored fundraiser on the Hope Town Square starts today

The biggest, and tastiest, fundraiser for the Community Center of Hope, kicks off tonight with Smoke on the Square.
Business profile: Duck Creek Gardens

Betsy and Howard Downey opened Duck Creek Gardens in 2013, alongside the Downey Family Farm at the site of the former Elsbury's Greenhouse.
Scenes from the 2018 Relay for Life
Council changes liability insurance provider

The change will save the town more than $13,000 but the normally matter-of-fact choice for a liability insurance provider became a months-long process and sometimes angry dispute.
Saturday Sampler delayed to June 9th
Hope Farmers Market season starts Friday

The first Hope Farmers Market of the year will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday on the Town Square.
Relay for LIfe remains personal for organizer

For Jonna Shepherd, the annual Hope Relay for Life remains a very personal mission.
Hauser boys win sectional trophy

Hauser Jets defeated the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles 11-5 in a hard fought battle to claim the team's first Sectional Championship since 2007.
Funeral comedy takes stage Friday at WiLLow LeaVes of Hope

“Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time for His Funeral” will debut at WILLow LeaVes of Hope at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1st. Presented by the Actors’ Studio of Hope, the light-hearted comedy definitely offers something out of the ordinary.
Baseball, sectional games

Jets baseball at Jac-Cen-Del Baseball Sectional -- 11 a.m. Monday

Lady Jets softball -- Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Indianapolis Lutheran
Lady Jets claim Rising Sun sectional
Town insurance to be considered again tonight

A long-simmering dispute over the town's liability insurance could come to a head at tonight's Town Council meeting.
Long distance readers keep in touch with Hope through HSJ Online

It is from the tiniest speck of hope that great things arise. And some are reborn. For those who have been touched by the surprising town of Hope, they say supporting the town’s online newspaper is both an honor and privilege.
Hauser grad sworn in as Columbus officer

A 26-year-old Hauser graduate was sworn in as a Columbus police officer on his birthday, Tuesday.
Yellow Trail Museum starting new discussion groups
Chamber to hold annual meeting Wednesday
Bonnell wins primary race for County Council

Northeastern Bartholomew County will have a new representative on the County Council come November and four candidates will be on the ballot for the Hope Town Council.
Primary election voting today at county vote centers

It is primary election day in Indiana and vote centers in Bartholomew County will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Northeastern Bartholomew County voters will have several races to vote in, including Republican primaries for Congress, the statehouse and County Council.
Alumni dinner to be held May 19th

The Hope Hauser Clifford Alumni Banquet will be on Saturday, May 19th at the Hauser Fieldhouse.
HSJ Online takes offline form for library readers
Red Cross offering smoke alarms to Hope residents

The Red Cross of Southern Indiana will be helping Hope residents install free smoke alarms from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3rd.as part of its Sound the Alarm program. The Red Cross will be partnering with Toyota Material Handling USA, Inc., Hope Volunteer Fire Department and community volunteers, who will be canvassing in the Town of Hope starting with Goshen Meadows neighborhood.
Early voting underway for next week's election

Early voting is underway for next week's primary election at the Bartholomew County Courthouse and three satellite locations.
Variety show to take stage at WiLLow LeaVes

Nearly one dozen performers will gather for a first-ever Variety Show at 7 p.m. Saturday at WILLow LeaVes of Hope.
Council to revisit liability issue after heated dispute

The Hope Town Council will be revisiting its liability insurance provider decision again tonight at a council work session. The usually low-key decision led to some frayed tempers at last month's regular Town Council meeting.
Sports scoreboard for week of April 30th
Local farmer recognized for corn prowess

A Hope area farmer was recognized recently in a national competition for his outstanding corn yields. Jim Daily placed first in the state.
Community center takes more steps toward accreditation

The Community Center of Hope is preparing for its next crack at state accreditation -- and at improved preschool education in northern Bartholomew County.
2018 Hauser Prom King and Queen chosen

Caleb Orlich and Megan Swinford were chosen as the Hauser 2018 Prom King and Queen.
Hope children to perform Jonah's story

Area residents are invited to experience the story of Jonah as presented by the Community Children's Choir of Hope at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hope United Methodist Church.
Water bills to go up for Hope residents

Hope residents will soon be seeing their water bills go up... and then go up again.
Acting path leading Law to Los Angeles
Night Owl Country Band finds Nashville success
Business profile: J&J Excavating
Track teams takes wins over Trinity Central and Crothersville
Nobbe's career brings him to "home, sweet home"
Business Profile: Patchworks

Thirty-seven years ago Rena Dillman brought her creative style to the town of Hope and established herself as a teacher who has inspired countless students. Nearly 10 years ago, she opened Patchworks Studio and Art Gallery on the north side of the town's Square where she remains today. Dillman recently spoke about her love for teaching, classes, the greatest challenges she has faced as a studio owner and what she considers the greatest gift of her business venture.
Saturday kids event returns to Yellow Trail Museum

The Yellow Trail Museum will be a busy place early in April, and we hope you will all find a way to be a part of the activities.

First of all, the museum will be the site of the annual HSJ Online Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 6th, beginning at 5 p.m.
All-female cast takes stage for play at WILLow LeaVes
Duck Ponderings: The Cross Finale comes to WILLow LeaVes of Hope Sunday

During the winter months, an inviting and warm atmosphere has been provided by WILLow LeaVes when partnering with area churches to bring a blended service, The Cross, to our community. The final winter service will be a little different on Sunday, April 8th.
Business profile: Shaton's

For nearly 40 years, Shaton's on the square has been area residents' go-to for Levi and Carhartt apparel.
Gym effort gains first major donation

A $940 donation has renewed hope in the effort to save the old Hope gymnasium.

Now community officials are challenging local businesses to keep the momentum going -- before the effort is buried once and for all.
HSJ Online invites you to our annual meeting and celebration
Driver crashes into four vehicles near Clifford
Tallent brings faith to new CD
Duck Ponderings: Faith on display after losing game

I intended to attend the recent sectional basketball game featuring two teams ranked in the Top 10 of Class A, the Hauser Jets and the Morristown Yellow Jackets.
Simmons Schoolhouse committee to meet
MainSource donates tickets for Hope school trip
Police make arrest in inappropriate texting case
Pooch parade planned to aid animal shelter
Museum looking for tales of Burney Barn
State Road 9 bridge work to start soon
Community center waiting on state inspection
Hollyhock encounter leads to Dillman's newest book
Friday night crash knocks out power to Hope area
Sports Scoreboard for March 1st
Work on State Road 252 to resume this weekend
Tough competition could give Jets sectional edge
Two Hauser students expelled after threats to others
Nobbe teams' success came from pressuring opponents
Police blotter for week of Feb. 7th
Daycare aims for state accredidation
Community center needs more funds to tackle mission
Councilman quits committee over reorganization plan
Fruit tree workshops to be held Friday, Saturday
Hope-raised officer makes arrest on first day of patrol