2nd Annual Hauser Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser 03/24
The 2nd Annual Hauser Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 03/23
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free...
Tickets for SFOH's "Taylor Trivia - Swiftie Night" on Sale 03/22
The Student’s Fund of Hope is set to present the first-ever “Taylor Trivia Swiftie Night”...
Learning to Let Go: A Conversation with Pastor Andy Kilps
As a young man at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 1998...
Local Actors Bring Law & Disorder to the Cabaret 03/16
A maniacal murder trial of epic proportions is set to convene at 7 p.m...
Energy Electric: NOCB Returns to the Edinburgh Pixy Theatre 03/02
If there is one word to describe the Night Owl Country Band's energy in 2024, it is electric...
They're Back! SFOH Morel Mushroom Fundraiser is Now Live
It’s mushroom season, Folks, and that means the Student’s Fund of Hope’s Morel Mushroom Fundraiser has returned...
First Families of Hope: Highlighting Martin & Susannah Hauser 03/02
The second gathering of First Families of Hope will meet...
Masonic Lodge to Host Community Breakfast & Public Open House 03/09
The Masonic Lodge, located at 9380 N. State Rd. 9, in Hope, is offering a community breakfast...
Bingo! SFOH Event Offers Support and Hope for Area Youth
When the Student’s Fund of Hope offered its first bingo event in 2023, organizers were iffy about how it would be received...
Tickets on Sale Now for Meet and Greet Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 03/23
Tickets for the upcoming the Meet and Greet Breakfast with the Easter bunny at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope, are on sale now...
Growing Hope: A Conversation with Main Street's Connie Kiviniemi-Baylor
When the Main Street of Hope launched its callout for an executive director following Matt Lee’s exit last year, Connie Kiviniemi-Baylor answered...
Nominations for FRHC Outstanding Alumni Award Now Open
The purpose of the FRHC Outstanding Alumni Award is to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to FRHC or have performed exemplary in their business or community sectors...
Teaching the Love of God Through Creature and Creation: Blue Tassel Farm is Changing Lives
When the McNamees established Blue Tassel Farm in 2016, God’s plan for the couple and their ministry hadn’t yet been fully realized...
Night Owl Country Band Announces National Release of New Single 03/12
Fans of the Night Owl Country Band have much to hoot about as the award-winning band has announced it will release its latest single "Somewhere in the Country" to National Radio and all streaming platforms on March 12...
Charitable Clothing Drive Helping Record Numbers
With each passing month, the Moravian Clothes Closet is increasing its reach and organizer Linda Foote and her army of volunteers couldn’t be happier...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 2/10
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. TOMORROW...
A Whimsical Take on Love and Marriage to Debut at WILLow LeaVes 02/09
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Actors’ Studio on Stage, in collaboration with WILLow LeaVes of Hope, presents an unconventional take on love and marriage...
Local Church Hosting Free Community Dinner 02/08
Area residents are invited to The Table, a free community dinner, at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 8 at the Petersville United Methodist Church, located at 2781 N. 500 E. in Columbus...
Hope Masonic Lodge Hosting Public Community Breakfast 02/10
The Hope Masonic Lodge is hosting a fundraising community breakfast...
Celebration or Lamentation? 11th Annual Groundhog Day Event to Offer Prediction Friday
As our favorite marmot continues to indulge in some rest and self-care ahead of her big reveal...
Public Invited to First Families of Hope Talks Beginning 02/03
The Bartholomew County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to the launch of the First Families of Hope Talks – an information gathering phase...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 01/20
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at the Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St., in Hope.
Blurring the Divide: Local Pastors Support Community in Changing Times
Like many small Hoosier towns, Hope is a close-knit community...
Yellow Trail Museum to Hold Annual Meeting 01/16
Area residents are invited to attend the Yellow Trail Museum’s annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope...
"Why Not?": Jessica Seelye Talks About Taking Risks in Art and Life
Everyone has that one childhood memory they can point to and say, “Yep, that’s the one.”...
Casting Light on Darkness: Local Pastor Set to Launch Hope-Based Recovery Program
Beginning in just a few weeks, Hope Wesleyan Church...
Tickets for SFOH Daddy/Daughter Dance Going Fast...
There are still a few tickets available for the most enchanted night of the year, but you gotta act fast and snag yours before they're gone!
It Takes a Community: Local Family Blessed with the Unexpected
Like many families in the Hope community, the Linzy family has a lot going on...
Area Churches to Offer Christmas Services Beginning 12/21
As area families gather together for the holidays, Hope churches are offering a variety of services and opportunities to gather and celebrate the season leading up to and on Christmas Day...
Local Artist to Host Painting Event Benefiting Hope Elementary Art Program
Seats are still available for an upcoming fun, festive painting event for the whole family offered by local artist and Hope Elementary art teacher...
Dale Sechrest & The Peace Band Present "Night of Worship – Christmas Edition" 12/17
Looking for something festive to round out your weekend? Check out Dale Sechrest..
Hope House of Prayer Hosting Christmas Program 12/16
Hope House of Prayer, located at 514 Market St. in Hope, is hosting a free Christmas program...
Giving Hope: Blessing Boxes Prove a True Blessing to Area Families
For nearly four years, area Blessing Boxes have become a widely used resource for families in need to supplement their pantries with nonperishable items...
New Take on a Classic: "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Opens at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Friday
A uniquely entertaining take on a beloved Christmas classic opens this weekend as the Passion for Acting Theatre Company presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” a dinner-theatre production adapted by Joe Landry beginning at 6 p.m. Friday at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. downtown Hope...
2nd Annual Weihnachten Market Returns to Hope Town Square Friday
The second annual Weihnachten German Christmas Market will return to the Hope Town Square beginning at 5 p.m. Friday for a two-weekend run...
Moravian Clothes Closet Returns to Host Giveaway Saturday 12/16
The Moravian Clothes Closet returns to the Hope Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St. in Hope, for its free monthly clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, December 16...
Celebrating the Spirit of the Season: Christmas of Yesteryear Returns to Town Square Friday
As a nod to Christmases past and the beloved holiday traditions of the Hope community, the Yellow Trail Museum’s “Christmas of Yesteryear” returns to downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with all the antiquity and spirit that makes the holiday festive and bright...
Fourth Annual Christmas Zoo at Blue Tassel Farm Returns 12/01
The staff and elves at Blue Tassel Farm have been hard at work decorating and preparing for the opening of the Fourth Annual Christmas Zoo at Blue Tassel Farm beginning this weekend. And suffice to say, this year’s zoo is set to be the biggest, most festive one yet...
Christmas of Today Celebration Arrives on Town Square 12/15
The holiday season has officially arrived, and a Hope town Square filled with the sights and sounds of the holidays will welcome visitors as they gather for the first Christmas of Today Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 15 in downtown Hope...
Shop Local: Sweet Deals in Store for Shoppers this Small Business Saturday 11/25
Thanksgiving cleanup under control? Check. Post-turkey nap? Check. Now, it's time to shop and local businesses are making final preparations to welcome customers with some sweet deals for Small Business Saturday 2023...
Christmas Variety Show Returns to WILLow LeaVes 12/02 & 12/03
'Tis the season and Hope area residents are invited to come and celebrate all that makes the holiday bright as one of Hope's much-loved Christmas events returns to the WILLow LeaVes of Hope stage for two days only...
Free Gospel Sing with Award-winning NOCB 11/19
The local, award-winning Night Owl Country Band will offer a free gospel sing event at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 19 at the Central Heights Church of God, located at 3151 Sharon Ln. in Columbus...
Tickets for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at WILLow LeaVes on Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming production of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" opening at 6 p.m. Friday, December 8 at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope...
AH-HA Corner Cafe Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Friday 11/10
Area residents are invited out for a special ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. and the official grand opening of the AH-HA Corner Cafe, located at 525 Main St. in Hope, at 11 a.m. Friday...
SFOH 5th Annual Adopt-a-Resident Gift Giving to Go Live this Week
The 5th Annual Adopt a Resident gift giving opportunity, offered by the Student's Fund of Hope in collaboration with Miller's Merry Manor assisted living facility...
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...
UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators to Host Fall Fun Fest 11/05
Celebrate the arrival of the fall season with the Wild Ones at UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators during the refuge’s Fall Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5...