General Hope News

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. 

My first memory involving an interest in the U.S. Civil War, occurred on my first trip to Gettysburg about the year 1970. I was about 8 years old. I was completely taken by the uniforms and accouterments and the solemnity of the cemetery, but even more so with the scope and carnage of the battle.

“The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson will be performed at WILLow LeaVes of Hope at 6 p.m. Aug. 10, 11 and 18, and 1 p.m. Aug. 12.

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

Lady Jets softball -- Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Indianapolis Lutheran

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.

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. 

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 is underway for next week's primary election at the Bartholomew County Courthouse and three satellite locations.