Metamora News

H1N1 flu vaccines still are available free to Franklin County residents "and it's not too late to get them," Franklin County Health Department supervisor Diane Turney said Jan.

A regional interpretive park in Metamora for the Whitewater Canal Byway could open as soon as spring.

With a $100 donation, area residents can help mark the route of the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway and pay tribute to someone they care about.

Frank Thompson, Franklin County's newest economic development director, feels this position "brings together a number of things from my background." He was involved in economic development when helping candidates for public office, including former 9th District Congressman Mike Sodrell, and "I worked with a lot of the same people I'm going to work ...

A Dec. 17 accident sent three to two hospitals, Franklin County Chief Deputy John Roberts said.

20. The train will depart Connersville for a journey to the North Pole to visit Santa.

Franklin County health department is offering H1N1 vaccines to the general public beginning Wednesday.

A'A Christmas CarolA' will be presented in Batesville with the above cast and also in Brookville by a different troupe.

There are oodles of festive holiday bazaars, craft shows and other events taking place this weekend and in the coming weeks, but for those who love a tradition, Metamora is offering its annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday.

JoAnn Johnson Patterson and Richard Lee Patterson of Rushville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at 12:15 p.m. Nov.

Only one issue - and no candidates - will be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, in precincts of Franklin and Ripley counties within the Batesville Community School Corp.

Today and Friday.* Make plans to ride 'The Polar Express" between Nov. 20 and Dec.

BIRD HIKE--With ornithologist Bill Buskirk. Light pre-hike breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Hike starts at 8 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Area organizations and groups are getting their fall fun in order and gearing up for Halloween.

For over 75 years, the Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271 Halloween Parade has been a local tradition, reports member Buck Hoegeman.

A centennial happy birthday went out from here early this year, commemorating the grand history of Richmond's grand old Murray Theatre.

The autumn weather this week ushers in the several special events in Richmond and Metamora.

This year marks the 41st running of Canal Days in historic Metamora. This annual event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct.

What could be more fun than getting lost in a 10-acre corn maze shaped like a giant chicken? Tri-state residents will get the chance to find out at the fourth annual Metamora Corn Maze, open from 1 to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October.

The fourth annual Whitewater Walk encompasses eight days and six counties. The walk, which starts Sunday and continues through Sept.