HOPE — Once again, Bartholomew County’s second-largest incorporated community is looking for a new town manager.

Frank Owens, who was chosen from approximately 50 applicants and hired May 24, turned his resignation Dec. 17, town council president Jerry Bragg said.

“Frank had a personal issue come up, and felt he just couldn’t spend the time that this job takes,” Bragg said.

However, no further specifics were brought up during the council’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Bragg only added that the council will be taking applications and begin looking at candidates as soon as possible.

Read the full story in Thursday’s Republic.