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  • Meet Your Neighbor: Bob Wasson of Wasson Nursery

    Meet Your Neighbor: Bob Wasson of Wasson Nursery

    This holiday season, strengthen your sense of camaraderie with our community by getting to know some of Fishers’ local business owners. We spoke with Bob Wasson, co-owner of Wasson Nursery, about growing up with a family business, his relationship with the local community, and his favorite part about Shop Fishers. Wasson Nursery 13279 E. 126th St.Fishers,…

  • Fishers History: Fishers’ Founders

    This year, as we celebrate Fishers’ Sesquicentennial, we look back on the people and families who were involved in the founding of our city. It is important to remember that the history recounted in this article is only about the colonial settlers. Native American tribes and nations had lived and held influence in these areas…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Veteran Scott Sobczak

    The City of Fishers honors all our local heroes who courageously served our country in the armed forces. To all the servicemembers past and present, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and support.   On September 20, 1975, President General Ford signed a bill amending the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and officially restoring Veterans Day to November 11. In the following years…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Chris Tucker, Fishers Veteran Talks Mental Health

    In 2003, Fishers resident Chris Tucker had just finished his freshman year of college at Indiana University and was looking for a way to pay for his tuition. He decided to sign up for the U.S. Army Infantry since he could fit it into summers, not miss school, and it would pay for college. Infantry…

  • Fishers History: Conner Prairie

    Known as one of the best living history museums in the country, Conner Prairie is demonstrative of Fishers’ history and Indiana history as a whole. The museum was built around the home of William Conner, a prominent politician and negotiator who was one of the first white men to settle in this area.    William Conner…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Sergeant Cesar Rodriguez

    Sergeant Cesar Rodriguez has been a member of the Fishers Police Department since 2011. Throughout his time with the department, he has served in many roles, such as Field Training Officer, Honor Guard Member, and Evidence Technician. He now works in the Investigations Division, which provides investigative and specialized services to the City of Fishers.…

  • 4 Ways to Have a Green Halloween

    Halloween is a big deal in our house. My daughter loves all things scary, creepy, and macabre and my son was born a few days before Halloween. So, we bake, craft, and decorate our way through October, enjoying every Pinterest idea we can find. But this is a holiday that typically produces a ton of…

  • 20 DIY Family Halloween Costumes

    This year, Fishers Parks is hosting their annual Boo Bash event on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! We look forward to attending this family-fun event every Halloween and cannot wait to celebrate again this year. From festive booths to a boo-tiful display of jack-o-lanterns, this is an event you’ll definitely want to bring the whole family to.   I get so excited around…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Headless Horseman

    If you like adventure and haunted hayrides, you might know me from my namesake Headless Horseman festival at Conner Prairie every October! Q&A NEIGHBORHOOD: West Fishers at Conner Prairie. “In the fall, their autumnal grounds full of brilliant colors of orange, purple and scarlet are like my own private Sleepy Hollow.” FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: “Conner…

  • A Fall Break Staycation

    It’s that time again—the leaves are changing to vibrant shades of red and orange, the air is crisp, and pumpkins and mums are decorating front porches all over Fishers. And with the new season comes fall break—a time for family adventuring and memory making, whether you’re embarking on a trip or enjoying the season right…