08/06/2026
Hope may be one of the smaller towns in , but spend an afternoon on the square and you’ll find a community on the move.
I joined local leaders for lunch at WILLow LeaVes of Hope—a restaurant, antique shop, and theater owned by three sisters who have built something special.
School enrollment is up 25%. Neighbors look out for one another. And Hope continues to grow while holding on to the character that makes it unique.