Registration for BCHS Fresh Greens Holiday Wreath Workshop Closes 11/02
Seats are still available for the upcoming Wreath Workshops being offered by the Bartholomew County Historical Society on November 16 and 18 at the Henry Breeding Farm, located at 13730 N. 100 W. in Edinburgh. Pre-registration for these events ends NOVEMBER 2...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 10/28
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St., in 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...
Hope Police Blotter for Week of October 15th
October 15, 2023 1:04 a.m. Agency Assist for a disturbance on 525E 12:19 p.m. Follow up on Mill St...
Tickets for FRHC Replay's Portable Pitching Mound Raffle on Sale Today
Tickets for the FRHC Replay's pitching mound raffle are officially on sale TODAY...
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 a draft press release from Kyla Cox Deckard, with the IU Center for Rural Engagement, offered by Connie Kiviniemi-Baylor, executive director of Main Street of Hope...
Tickets for the Return of Breakfast with Santa at WILLow LeaVes of Hope Now on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the return of the North Pole Breakfast with Santa from 8:45 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2 at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located at 326 Jackson St. in downtown Hope...
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.”
Registration Open for Upcoming Kids' Halloween Paint at the SFOH Hub 10/28
Registration is now open for the Student’s Fund of Hope Black Cat Kids Halloween Paint Party from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 28 at the SFOH Hub, located at 321 Washington St. in downtown Hope...
"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 Open House 10/15
Area residents are invited to an Open House for the Indiana Rural Carriers Museum from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Yellow Trail Museum, located at 640 Main Street 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...
SFOH Offering Halloween Costume Assistance
ATTN Hope! The Student’s Fund of Hope is offering Halloween Costume Assistance for area families...
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...
Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic 10/10
Legal Aid is holding a Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Tuesday, October 10, 2023...
UPDATED: UTOPIA's Free Saturday Program CANCELLED
Editor's Note: Saturday's program has been CANCELLED. Please watch this space for updates! UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators will offer its last free, monthly program of this season at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at the UTOPIA facility located at 18300 E. County Rd. 200 N., Hope...
Tickets for the 2nd Annual Who's Hoo Award Show on Sale Now
Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual Who’s Hoo Country Music Awards at 2:30 p.m. and Red Carpet at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 28 at the Commons, located at 300 Washington St. in downtown Columbus...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 09/30
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St., in Hope...
Phyllis A. Fields, 59, Hartsville
Phyllis A. Fields, 59, of Hartsville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home. She was born in Glasgow, KY on February 16, 1964, to Philmore and Carolyn Fields...
Avis H. Manning, 94, Scottsburg (formerly of Paris Crossing)
Avis H. Manning, 94, of Scottsburg formerly of Paris Crossing, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Lake Pointe Village Facility in Scottsburg...
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...
Light Up the Night: G.L.O.W. Like Sarah Run Set for 09/30
Hey, Hope! It's time to get Ready... Set... And... GLOW as organizers of the 2nd G.L.O.W. Like Sarah 5K Run encourage everyone to Go Gold in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month...
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...
From Pastor to Comedian: Award-Winning Mickey Bell Makes Hope Debut Friday
The 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days begins Friday evening and area residents are invited out for an evening of making lasting memories steeped in joy, faith and laughter as comedian Mickey Bell makes his Hope debut taking the stage at 6 p.m. as a featured act during the WYGS Gospel Sing at the Hauser High School Gym, located at 9273 N. State Rd. 9 in Hope...
2023 Proves Record-Breaking Season for Cruise-in
It’s official – the 2023 First Friday’s Cruise-in to Hope Season was a record-breaker...
Visiting Exhibition Offers Glimpse of Indiana's Automotive Past
There’s still time to catch the Auto Indiana exhibit on display now at the Yellow Trail Museum, located at 644 Main Street in downtown Hope...
SFOH Offering Free Outdoor Movie Night Featuring the Mario Bros. on Town Square Friday
The largest crowd ever for a free Student’s Fund of Hope Outdoor Movie Night is expected on the Hope Town Square Friday evening as the Student’s Fund of Hope presents “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” with activities beginning at 6 p.m...
Tickets on Sale Now for SFOH Cash Cow Raffle 2.0
For the second time this year, the Student’s Fund of Hope is offering an amazing opportunity for area families as the Cash Cow Raffle 2.0 is currently underway...
Got Mums? HSJ Online's Annual Mum Fundraiser Accepting Orders
The 2023 HSJ Online Annual Mum Fundraiser is officially live!...
UTOPIA Offers Free Program Saturday 09/02
UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators is offering its free, monthly program at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 2 at the UTOPIA facility located at 18300 E. County Rd. 200 N...
Main Street of Hope Hosting "Clean Up Day" 09/09
Main Street of Hope is currently seeking volunteers to help out with "Clean Up Day" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 9...
Final Cruise-in of 2023 Happening Friday
The final cruise-in of the 2023 season will take place beginning at 5 p.m. Friday on the Hope Town Square...
St. John's Lutheran Church to Host Annual Fall Dinner 09/10
St. John’s Lutheran Church will be hosting its Annual Fall Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 10 at the church, located at 16270 S. 300 W. in Columbus...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 08/26
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St., in Hope...
Bringing the Drama: Actor's Studio Celebrates a Decade of Laughter (... and Tears)
Much can happen over the course of a decade and for local theatre-goers, those changes have been measured in laughter and tears as gathering for the best in on-stage live productions has become synonymous with WILLow LeaVes of Hope...
A Note of Thanks from HSJ Online
The 2023 Hope Run/Walk was a success and all of us here at HSJ Online would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated and offered their support!...
It All Started with a Root Beer Float: SFOH 5th Anniversary Celebration Sunday
Five years ago, the Student’s Fund of Hope was launched with a vision of what could be... and a root beer float...
UTOPIA Offers Free Program Saturday 08/12
UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators is offering its free, monthly program at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12 at the UTOPIA facility located at 18300 E. County Rd. 200 N., Hope...
Mixing It Up: UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators Moves Free Program to 08/12
UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators is mixing things up and offering their free, monthly program at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12 at the UTOPIA facility located at 18300 E. County Rd. 200 N.
Community Support Abounds Ahead of 2023 HSJ Online Hope Run/Walk Saturday
Final preparations are underway for the 3rd Annual HSJ Online Run/Walk 5k at the Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Campus, located at 9273 N. State Road 9, in Hope, Saturday morning. And as HSJ staff, organizers and local businesses tidy up loose ends, local residents are gearing up to come out and support what they say is an integral part of life in Hope, Indiana...
Cruise-in Looking to Break Previous Record
Organizers say they are excited for the return of the First Friday's Cruise-in this week and hopeful it will be another record-breaking event on the Hope Town Square beginning at 5 p.m. Friday...
Free Book Rental Offers Relief to Area Families
Indiana families will no longer have the stress and added cost of textbook rental for the upcoming 2023-24 school year thanks to the passage of Indiana Bill 395, which passed this 2023 legislative session...
Moravian Clothes Closet to Host Giveaway Saturday 07/29
The Moravian Clothes Closet is holding its monthly free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the Moravian Church, located at 202 Main St., in Hope...
Words, Music & Inspiration: Blue Tassel Farm Fundraiser Returns to WILLow LeaVes of Hope Saturday
Individuals looking for an inspiring evening of words and music are invited out for the return of the Blue Tassel Farm Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at WILLow LeaVes of Hope, located on the Square at 326 Jackson Street downtown...
Black & White Alumni Game Family Night Returns to Hauser 07/21
Hey, Hope! Hauser High School will be the place to be and be seen next week as Hauser alumni and volleyball fans of all ages gather for the return of the Alumni Game and Black & White Scrimmage match beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, July 21. ...
Rockin' Thunder Ahead: Simultaneous Events Set to Bring Hundreds to Town Square Saturday
Simultaneous events will bring a mixture of equal parts excitement and thunder with a dash of rock-n-roll to the Hope Town Square from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday as...
Hope Branch Library 25th Anniversary Celebration 07/12: Be a Part of History, Help Make History Happen
Every now and again an opportunity comes around to celebrate a space and time that played a fundamental role in a community’s development and just such a celebration will be held at the Hope Branch Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday as it commemorates its building’s 25th Anniversary...