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HOPE AREA NEWS

Game Report: Lady Jets Fall to South Ripley 11/04

The Lady Jets hosted sectional foe South Ripley on Saturday night in last year's sectional championship rematch...

Game Report: Batesville vs. Hauser Girls' Basketball 11/02

The Hauser Lady Jets opened the season against a very good Batesville team on Thursday night in the Jet Hanger...

WILLow LeaVes' Christmas Open House Heralds Official Start of Holiday Season

Falling leaves and temperatures may signal the changing season, but the official kickoff of the holidays begins at 5 p.m. Friday when WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope, reopens with its Annual Christmas Open House...

Local Singer-Songwriter to Offer Latest Album at HSJ Online Benefit Saturday

After years in the making, local singer-songwriter Avery Tallent will debut songs from his latest album “Something New” during the HSJ Online Benefit at 6 p.m. Saturday at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope...

Goblins and Good Times: Historic Crump Theatre to Host Pre-Party for 2023 Who's Hoo Festivities Friday

Ghosts, goblins, celebrity and Halloween thrills will fill the Historic Crump Theatre, located at 425 Third St., Friday night in the runup to the return of the 2023 Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards this weekend as the best in independent country music gathers in downtown Columbus...
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No Tricks, Just Treats: Hope Halloween Festivities Beginning Monday

It's no trick. A spooktacular good time awaits the ghosts, goblins and other fantastical creatures coming out for the official kickoff of Halloween this week as spooky, treat-filled events abound in Hope...

Main Street Announces Hope is Among 30 Rural Communities Awarded Grant for 2024 Solar Eclipse Activities

Main Street of Hope is pleased to announce that the Hope community is one of 30 rural organizations across Indiana receiving funding to host arts and cultural events and programs connected to the 2024 solar eclipse that will blanket parts of Indiana in total darkness on April 8, according to …

In the Wake of Adversity: Educator Offers Sage Advice

When asked “Who is Todd Grimes?” the former Hauser educator's answer might surprise you. “Good question,” Grimes answered when posed with the question during a recent phone interview. “I am still trying to figure that out myself.”

"A Killer Comedy" to Debut at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Friday

A mystery within a mystery waits to be solved as “A Killer Comedy” by local playwright Jason Bowser opens this Friday for a two-weekend run at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope...

Rural Letter Carriers Museum Seeks Contributions

As the Yellow Trail Museum celebrates the first anniversary of the opening of the Rural Letter Carriers Museum, it is seeking the help of local residents to share their stories and photographs of area rural letter carriers to further build the museum’s extensive collection...
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Cornett's Corner Cafe Purchased by Local Resident

After 23 years in the Hope community and 24 Hope Heritage Days celebrations, Cornett's Corner Cafe has been sold...

Paying it Forward: Local Artist Uses Creativity to Give Back

Though some may not know her name, they certainly recognize her mark. Since its inception, the Student’s Fund of Hope...

Making Beautiful Music: Local Organist John Ziegler Reflects on His Passion for Playing

Making beautiful music comes naturally for Hope resident John Ziegler...

"It's an Honor": June Gilliland Named 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days Grand Marshal

Inspiration, energetic, mother, grandma and matriarch are just a few words family and the community use to describe Hope resident June Gilliland...

All Roads Lead to Hope: Excitement Builds for 55th Annual HHD Beginning Friday

All roads lead to Hope this year as the community celebrates the kickoff of the 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days beginning at 5 p.m. Friday on the Hope Town Square...
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