2008
Larry Simpson and Tony Pavich purchased the Hope Star Journal from Carol Biggs, widow of Charlie Biggs, who owned and edited the weekly publication since 1983.
1993
A series of events marked the 125th anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church at State Road 9 and County Road 650E.
1968
Bartholomew Consolidated School Board voted unanimously to name a proposed elementary school to be located off State Road 46 East in honor of L. Frances Smith, director and supervisor of elementary education in local schools for 24 years.