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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...

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...