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Residents at Lake Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care had their own waterpark July 20 with help from volunteers from Highmark Church.
Residents at Lake Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care had their own waterpark July 20 with help from volunteers from Highmark Church. Residents sat in inflatable boats while volunteers pulled them along the Slip-N-Slide, with an arched rainbow sprinkler at one end to make sure everyone got extra
The response, which was filed July 19, denies the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association’s allegations that Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brian Murphy acted inappropriately during interactions with HSEA President Abby Taylor and Indiana State Teachers Association UniServ Director Becky Slayton.
Hamilton Southeastern School Corp. has filed its formal response to an unfair labor complaint the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association submitted in mid-June to the Indiana Education Employment Relations board. The response, which was filed July 19, denies HSEA’s allegations that Assistant S...
A Hamilton County nonprofit that focuses on housing needs for low- to moderate-income residents is making another small dent in the county’s big lack of affordable housing. HAND, Inc., is almost ready to open Cumberland Cottages at the corner of Cumberland Road and 141st Street in Fishers, with an open house set for Aug. 1.
A Hamilton County nonprofit that focuses on housing needs for low- to moderate-income residents is making another small dent in the county’s big lack of affordable housing. HAND, Inc., which stands for Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, is almost ready to open Cumberland Cottages, its ...
Born in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fishers Health Department started in April 2020 with a strong focus on that health emergency, along with establishing services required of any public health department. Since 2020, though, health department and city officials have been able to think beyond the basics.
Born in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fishers Health Department started in April 2020 with a strong focus on that health emergency, along with establishing the services required of any public health department — birth and death certificates, restaurant and public pool inspections, commu...
Three waste removal contractors submitted bids to provide citywide trash and recycling for the City of Fishers and after a review of the proposals, city staff members have recommended a 10-year contract with Republic Services.
Three waste removal contractors submitted bids to provide citywide trash and recycling for the City of Fishers, and after a review of the proposals, city officials have recommended a 10-year contract with Republic Services. Chief of Staff Jordin Alexander gave a presentation during the July 23 Fish
Fishers resident Kyle Gabbard has qualified to compete this fall in the annual Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. An Ironman competition comprises a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run, which must all be completed in 17 hours.
By Samantha Kupiainen Fishers resident Kyle Gabbard has qualified to compete this fall in the annual Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The Ironman World Championship is a Hawaii-based competition that features “the very best male professional and age-group triathletes from around
Sixty paintings are on display in Hamilton County Artists Association’s “All Our Best” exhibit in the Art Gallery at City Hall gallery, 1 Municipal Dr. The gallery is open to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The artwork is on display through Aug. 2.
Fishers Arts Council’s July exhibit, “All Our Best,” featuring work by artists of the Hamilton County Artists Association, is on display through Aug. 2 at the FAC’s gallery space at the newly opened Fishers Art and Municipal Center, 1 Municipal Dr. The Hamilton County Artists' Association ha...
There’s a lot going on near the intersection of Allisonville Road and 96th Street, with a new development and road construction for a new roundabout adding to traffic congestion in an already busy area. But a new project near that intersection will offer respite and natural beauty to visitors who want to temporarily escape the bustle of urban life.
There’s a lot going on near the intersection of Allisonville Road and 96th Street, with a new development and road construction for a new roundabout adding to traffic congestion in an already busy area. But a new project near that intersection will offer respite and natural beauty to visitors who ...
A Fishers-based biopharmaceutical company is moving forward with plans to significantly expand its business following the Fishers City Council’s approval of an economic development agreement.
A Fishers-based biopharmaceutical company is moving forward with plans to significantly expand its business following the Fishers City Council’s approval of an economic development agreement. The council voted unanimously July 15 in favor of a resolution that waives personal property taxes for INC...
Two unidentified juveniles are in custody following a July 15 armed carjacking that started in Grant County and ended in Noblesville following a chase in vehicles and on foot, with one suspect apprehended in the Hamilton East Public Library building.
Two unidentified juveniles are in custody following a July 15 armed carjacking that started in Grant County and ended in Noblesville following a chase in vehicles and on foot, with one suspect apprehended in the Hamilton East Public Library building. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Offi...
The first few events planned at the Fishers Event Center have been announced ahead of the center’s November opening, featuring a country music concert, a standup comic and a professional wrestling show. The inaugural event is Nov. 22 featuring country band Turnpike Troubadors, bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles and country singer Tyler Halverson.
The first few events planned at the Fishers Event Center have been announced ahead of the center’s November opening, featuring a country music concert, a standup comic and a professional wrestling show. “We are thrilled to be bringing this to life,” Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch L...
Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Patrick Mapes has been on the job about four months and in that time has reorganized the central office and taken a hard look at the district’s budget. Mapes gave a presentation to the HSE Schools Board of Trustees, during which he talked about finances, school enrollment and student achievement.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Patrick Mapes has been on the job about four months and in that time has reorganized the central office and taken a hard look at the district’s budget. Mapes gave a presentation to the HSE Schools Board of Trustees during a June 26 work session. He said
No one was reported injured after multiple sailboats overturned on Geist Reservoir July 14 during a sudden storm that included strong winds, rain, thunder and lightning.
No one was reported injured after multiple sailboats overturned on Geist Reservoir July 14 during a sudden storm that included strong winds, rain, thunder and lightning. According to the Fishers Fire Department, first responder boats 392, 391 and 391B, with assistance from the Department of Natu
The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s annual Woofstock 5K walk and run is set for Aug. 10 at Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Rd., Fishers, with the pet-friendly race starting 8 a.m., rain or shine.
The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s annual Woofstock 5K walk and run is set for Aug. 10 at Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Rd., Fishers, with the pet-friendly race starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine. The fundraising event supports the shelter’s Survivor Program, according to the HSHC web...
The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees’ July 11 meeting was standing-room only, with most of the audience members wearing red T-shirts showing their support for the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association.
The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees’ July 11 meeting was standing-room-only, with most of the audience members wearing red T-shirts showing their support for the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association. HSEA recently filed an unfair labor complaint against the school district
The Hamilton Southeastern Education Association has filed an unfair labor complaint against the district with the Indiana Education Employment Relations board, focusing on the alleged behavior of new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brian Murphy toward HSEA President Abby Taylor.
The Hamilton Southeastern Education Association, the labor union representing Hamilton Southeastern Schools teachers, has filed an unfair labor complaint against the district with the Indiana Education Employment Relations board. The complaint focuses on the alleged behavior of new Assistant Superi
Launching a new venture is one of the most thrilling milestones. However, before you can introduce your new enterprise to the world, you’ll need to tackle a few preliminary steps to set yourself up for success. Here's a brief overview of what you’ll need to do to make your business dreams a reality.
Launching a new venture is one of the most thrilling milestones. However, before you can introduce your new enterprise to the world, you’ll need to tackle a few preliminary steps to set yourself up for success. Here's a brief overview of what you’ll need to do to make your business dreams a real...
Online content creator Thu-Hang Doan of Fishers takes pride in creating experiential content with integrity and truth. The Vietnamese American, gender-fluid filmmaker and artist blends real-life everyday experiences through the eyes of the trans community.
Online content creator Thu-Hang Doan of Fishers takes pride in creating experiential content with integrity and truth. The Vietnamese American, gender-fluid filmmaker and artist blends real-life everyday experiences through the eyes of the trans community. “I hope they'll see a more human side t
Fishers High School finished second June 1 in the IHSAA Unified Track and Field State Finals in Bloomington. Elkhart was the champion with 124 points, followed by Fishers with 112 points. Schooley, whose Tigers were second in the 2021 state finals, has been the coach since the program started in 2015. Unified sports teams are made up of general education students (partners) and students receiving special education services for developmental or intellectual disability (athletes).
For the Fishers High School’s Unified Sports track and field team, there was definitely strength in numbers. “At 98 students, this was our largest team we've ever had, with a 50/50 mix of returning students and new students,” Tigers coach Patrick Schooley said. “What made it special was that...
The Fishers City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting the grant funds and agreeing to work with the National Fitness Campaign to plan its installation, pending final approval by the council later this year.
The City of Fishers has received a grant to help pay for an outdoor fitness court that would cost the city up to approximately $237,000 in materials and labor. The Fishers City Council unanimously approved a resolution June 17 accepting the grant funds and agreeing to work with the National Fitn
On a sweltering late morning in mid-June, a group of hardy Fishers residents and officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center following two years of construction on the $23 million city office building at 1 Municipal Drive.
On a sweltering late morning in mid-June, a group of hardy Fishers residents and officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center following two years of construction on the $23 million city office building at 1 Municipal Dr. “This is a very, very exci
IU Health medical staff helped firefighters train for real-world medical emergencies using simulations, fake patients and even some fake blood, with the goal of helping firefighters feel ready to provide on-the-scene emergency medical care to get patients to the hospital safely.
IU Health Emergency Medicine doctors and nurses worked with Fishers Fire Department personnel during a recent three-day emergency medical services training. According to an announcement from IU Health, the medical staff helped firefighters train for real-world medical emergencies using simulatio
Fishers Police Department officers arrested a 24-year-old Indianapolis man early in the morning June 30 after he allegedly robbed a Taco Bell on Allisonville Road, fled from police and fired a gun.
Fishers Police Department officers arrested a 24-year-old Indianapolis man early in the morning June 30 after he allegedly robbed a Taco Bell on Allisonville Road, fled from police and fired a gun. Police received a report at about 1:30 a.m. June 30 of a robbery and carjacking at the restaur
Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft manufacturers to “reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day” — marking the return of happy hour for the first time in the Hoosier state since 1985.
Happy days are here again in Indiana. At least, by the hour. Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft manufacturers to “reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day” — marking the return...
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission heard more than an hour of public testimony during a field hearing June 27 at the Fishers Library, with speakers overwhelmingly opposed to Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission heard more than an hour of public testimony during a field hearing June 27 at the Fishers Library, with speakers overwhelmingly opposed to Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase. Speakers cited the electricity provider’s multimillion-dollar profits and lac...
The four mayors of Hamilton County’s largest cities participated in a panel discussion June 18 as part of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s Leadership Summit at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville. They answered questions about regionalism and collaboration from Terry Anker, dean of the HCLA Class of 2014.
By Ann Marie Shambaugh and Adanna Mbanu The four mayors of Hamilton County’s largest cities participated in a panel discussion June 18 as part of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s Leadership Summit at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville. Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, Nobles
Former Hamilton Southeastern School Board of Trustees member Terry Tolle has filed to run for the board’s Fall Creek Township seat.
A former Hamilton Southeastern School Board of Trustees member has filed to run for the board’s Fall Creek Township seat, challenging incumbent Suzanne Thomas. Terry Tolle was elected to the board in 2014. He chose to not seek reelection in 2018. Tolle, who does not yet have a campaign w
C**ts training camp returns to Grand Park Campus July 25, with 12 practices, the return of C**t City, theme days and joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals.
Threat of rain made the June 26 C**ts Camp Kickoff celebration a washout at Grand Junction Plaza. But it was all sunshine and smiles as Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Indianapolis C**ts Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Roger VanDerSnick announced this year’s training camp schedule in a special ...
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, various administrators and educators have been named in a civil lawsuit filed June 25 accusing the defendants of breaching their duty to protect a 13-year-old boy with special needs from repeated sexual assault by another student between August 2023 and January of this year.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, various administrators and educators have been named in a civil lawsuit filed June 25 accusing the defendants of breaching their duty to protect a 13-year-old boy with special needs from repeated sexual assault by another student between August 2023 and January of this
The City of Fishers will distribute 13 grants totaling about $255,000 to area nonprofit organizations through the city’s nonprofit grant program, but the appropriation wasn’t unanimously supported during a recent Fishers City Council meeting.
The City of Fishers will distribute 13 grants totaling about $255,000 to area nonprofit organizations through the city’s nonprofit grant program, but the appropriation wasn’t unanimously supported during a recent Fishers City Council meeting. A resolution to approve the grant distributions, as r...
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Check out this shot by Zach Tansel, a guard on the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys freshman basketball team, during the opening round of the Hamilton County Freshman Boys Basketball Tournament against crosstown rival Fishers. HSE won 58-48.
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