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HOPE TOWN CRIER

Town Council Meeting 07/21/20

The meeting was called to order with a reminder to silence mobile devices. Council President Jerry Bragg led the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from 06/16/2020 were reviewed and unanimously approved. The claims were also unanimously approved...

Governor Holcomb Announces Mask Mandate

Governor Holcomb has announced a mask mandate effective July 27.  Masks will be required for anyone over eight years of age while in a public space when social distancing is not possible.  Masks will be required in schools for children eight years and older.  Masks are required in public buildings, …

Ground Broken!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Ground has officially been broken on the Main Street of Hope Downtown Revitalization Plan! As someone who has served in various capacities on numerous committees relating to this project for over three years I am so excited to see construction beginning! Please bear with the dust …

Yellow Trail Museum Re-opening!

Main Street of Hope will be partnering with the Yellow Trail Museum to resume open hours...  

Happy Fourth, Hope!

Even though Hope had to cancel the Old Fashioned Independence Day this year, the town is still gearing up for the Fourth of July.  The bunting is hung from our beloved band stand and the flags are going up on the light poles around the square.  As a reminder, Per town …
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Hot Dog Lunch Wednesday!

Hear ye! Hear ye! A hot dog lunch will be served Wednesday from  noon till two at the vacant lot beside Willow Leaves.  Come out and support local businesses as they try to recover from the pandemic.  Special by Design will be having a raffle, Cornett's Corner Cafe will be …

Park Reopens

The park on the square is now reopened! The Norman park remains closed due to piece of playground equipment that needs repaired.   Hurry up and get your kids to the square to play before constrictions begins.  The Main Street Downtown Revitalization plan construction is scheduled to start Monday, assuming all …

Making Do

I just witnessed one of those rare sites you have to see to believe.  A Mustang traveling down Main Street with a tractor tire hanging out of its window.  I had to chuckle.  The people of Hope sure are inventive and know how to make due with what they've got …

Downtown's Blooming Begins

The square looks great with the return of the planters full of flowers for the summer season.  Memorial Day weekend had Windy Hill Greenhouse planting and placing flowers around the square.  Thanks to all the businesses of Hope and Main Street of Hope for helping beautify our downtown. I got …

Hope American Legion Post 229 Memorial Day Ceremonies

American Legion Post 229 has been providing a traditional Memorial Day service in the Hope area for at least 65 years. It has been modified somewhat over that time. Originally, Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30. In 1968, the date was established as the Monday closest to the 30th, …
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Old Fashioned Fourth Cancelled

After careful consideration, it is with a heavy heart the Yellow Trail Museum announces the cancellation of this year's Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, previously slated to happen July 3rd.  Governor Holcomb's Back On Track Plan does not allow gatherings of over 250 people until July 4th.  The board members of the Yellow Trail …

Mother's Day Lore

I hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day yesterday.  It can be a difficult day for some who have lost their mother, lost a child, never had a chance to be a mother or have a strained family relationship.  In honor of mother's day instead of focusing on loss and …

Signs of Life

It is May 1st.  The grass is being mowed at the Holland estate, which is proper.  Barb Johnson told me it was in writing the grass not be mowed before May 1st because of the grape hyacinths and other flowers.  The hyacinths provide such a beautiful riot of color in the …

Living History

I feel Barb Johnson, nudging me, telling me these are interesting times that need to be recorded and documented.  There is no doubt we in Hope are living through history in the making...

Alumni Banquet Cancelled

The Hope - Clifford - Hauser annual alumni banquet originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 has been cancelled for this year.
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