Hope News

A Noblesville Middle School technology education teacher of seven years has been named Noblesville Schools' coordinator of energy education and student data, a newly created position.

Gov. Mitch Daniels was leaving the town square in Hope in Bartholomew County this morning when he received a phone call.

The body of a man presumed dead after floodwaters swept him under was discovered Monday about two miles downstream from where he washed away.

Since the flooding, some Bartholomew County residents are depending upon the National Guard to get their drinking water.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following message on the response by Indiana State University to the flooding crisis was sent to the campus community by Lloyd W. Benjamin III, president of ISU, on Monday.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A third death has been confirmed from Indiana's weekend flooding with the discovery of a Bartholomew County man's body.

The Indiana National Guard is preparing to continue for a long flood fight across Southern Indiana.

The annual Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games kicks off today. The leadoff event, the torch relay, will begin this morning at 9:00am at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

RANDOLPH SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE Democratic Peter D. Haviza RANDOLPH COUNTY CLERK Republican Claudia R. Thornburg Age: 49 Home address: 623 S. Randolph County Road 400-E, Winchester Occupation: Clerk, ... via Star-Press

Police recovered about $330,000 worth of stolen metal and arrested a man they said was trying to sell it to a Columbus scrap yard. via WRTV Indianapolis

In recent years the American Cancer Society's signature event, Relay for Life, has been embraced locally by nearly the entire community. via Rushville Republican

Victims of crime and their loved ones will have an opportunity this week to share their stories and meet others whose lives have been torn apart after being victimized. via Tribune-Star

“I told my professors; they're super excited I'm coming.”

Two long lines of people stretched along the northwest side of Terre Haute North Vigo High School on Friday during a late afternoon of brilliant sun and wicked wind, waiting for Sen. via Tribune-Star

“We need somebody different in the White House”

The line waiting to see former President Bill Clinton speak at South Vermillion High School stretched for probably one-fifth of a mile around the school Friday morning. via Tribune-Star

HAGERSTOWN, Ind. - A veteran teacher received the Good Friend and Neighbor Award during Thursday's Rural-Urban Banquet. via Palladium-Item

William H. Brown apparently went to work on his farm Friday like he normally did. via Greensburg Daily News

“Hope is the best gift you can give and a bright bouquet of flowers will brighten anybody's day.”

A new season of hope has arrived in the Wabash Valley thanks to the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days and hundreds of anonymous donors. via Tribune-Star

“I'd like to take you on a visual trip down (State Road) 46”

On Sept. 20, 2007, Kenneth Cutter was cited for a collection of items on his property along County Road 100 South in Hope. via Greensburg Daily News

“United Way applauds this type of collaborative, issue-focused effort by these organizations and we encourage groups and individuals to take advantage of the festivities that the participants are providing while supporting a very worthwhile cause”

The United Ways of Madison and Delaware counties are partnering in support of the local Homeward Bound Walk to end homelessness by encouraging individuals and teams to participate in the 2008 5K walk a thon at ... via Herald-Bulletin

House of Hope at 5525 W. U.S. 40 in Clay County will host an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon today. via Tribune-Star