Metamora News

Blanton, Billie, of Centerville, Ind., died July 11. Service will be at 10 a.m. today at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond.

Enjoy a relaxing train ride through the scenic Whitewater Valley on your way to the historic town of Metamora.

METAMORA, Ind. -- Metamora, Ind. will be brimming with red and purple during the second annual Red Hat Day beginning at 10 a.m. June 14 at the town's Gazebo.

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. -- Former Connersville resident Alvin Steve Ison, 67, died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Camden, Ohio. via Palladium-Item

“They're two latest alternatives to candles”

A family that operates two businesses in the tourist town of Metamora, Ind., has opened a shop in downtown Noblesville. via The Noblesville Ledger

Conyers, Juanita M., of Winchester, Ind., died April 4. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Funeral Home, Winchester, where visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. via Palladium-Item

“In the State of Indiana, if you are a known utility, you're exempt”

Rockies Express Pipeline officials once again tried to plead their case in Franklin County. via HeraldTribune.com

“Up to this point we had not been charging any penalties”

Fifty owners of Metamora property have yet to connect to the new Metamora Regional Sewer District. via HeraldTribune.com

“Let's write a good plan, folks .... something we can all live with.”

How land divisions and residential construction should be regulated is still on the minds of many Franklin County residents, including the county commissioners, who approved Resolution 2008-7, establishing the ... via HeraldTribune.com

METAMORA, Ind. - The Whitewater Canal Byway Association needs an official logo and it's asking area middle school, high school and college students to create one. via Palladium-Item

In the days and weeks that have followed the tragic Jan. 2 fire which claimed the life of Carthage youth, 5-year-old Braden E. Westmoreland, benefits have been held with more planned for the survivors: Josh ... via Rushville Republican

METAMORA, Ind. -- John Norbert Kolb, 80, of Metamora, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. via Palladium-Item

“When we were kids, we were curious about what bird was making what sound.”

About 35 people braved the winter weather Dec. 31 to participate in the 108th Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count, which was hosted for the first time at Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. via HeraldTribune.com

Fabulous finds is a periodic series that focuses on where to find the things you want. via The Cincinnati Enquirer

As you well know, every community is fighting for Christmas business, especially given the uneasy economic times we are experiencing. via Star-Press

Stroll the streets and delight in the old fashioned Christmas charm. Warm up by the fire at the Grist Mill while enjoying a cup of hot coffee or hot cider from the Smelly Gourmet. via Palladium-Item

“The only thing I changed over the years is the brand of beer”

Exotic ingredients helped two locals triumph in Metamora's first annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Nov. via HeraldTribune.com

“Academics educate the mind but the arts educate the soul”

The Columbus Area Arts Council, the Indiana Arts Commission and Representative Cleo Duncan teamed up this week at the Greensburg Community Learning Center to honor organizations that provide programming for the ... via Greensburg Daily News

“The bottom line is the facility is functional, people are connected and it's working.”

Several snags in the Metamora sewer system, which began operating in August, have caused hookups to temporarily stop, reported Metamora Regional Sewer District Board member Jean Owens Nov. via HeraldTribune.com

“We hope everyone will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”

The Arts and Cultural Council of Decatur County, in cooperation with the Tree City Artists, is proud to present a traveling exhibit from the 83nd Annual Exhibition of Fine Arts of the prestigious Hoosier Salon. via Greensburg Daily News