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Celebrating the Bravery and Dedication of Fishers Fire and Emergency Services

On February 17, 2023, the City of Fishers Fire and Emergency Services Department (FFES) held its annual awards ceremony, a prestigious event that honors the courage, commitment, and outstanding service of its members. This year, the ceremony was not just about recognizing achievements; it was a profound testament to the spirit of community, dedication to…
Meet Your Neighbor: Stacey Oldham, March Disability Awareness Month Kickoff Speaker

During March Disability Awareness Month, Stacey Oldham is dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities and offering support to those who live with them. She sees this month as an opportunity to highlight the experiences of people with disabilities and to share her own 40-year journey with Multiple Sclerosis as a source of inspiration. Stacey is…
Racing for Love

This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air! What better time to celebrate the saying, “Couples who run together, stay together!” Jen and Monterry are Geist Half Marathon Series ambassadors and husband and wife runners. They shared their first date on the Monon during the summer of 2008, and it sparked a true connection…
Meet Your Neighbor: Jeff Cardinal, Fishers Snow Fight Operations

The snowy season brings on excitement and challenges for residents of the Fishers community. Often, we know it is about to snow when we see the white trucks begin to distribute salt on the local roads. Fishers DPW snowplow crews work hard during inclement weather to ensure that residents can navigate through Fishers safely. Meet…
Meet Your Neighbor: Niyyah Coffee – Brewing with Intention

The word “niyyah” means intention in Arabic, and Fishers’ newest coffee shop — Niyyah Coffee — embodies intentionality in every aspect of the business. Shop owners Shamyl and Torrie Tufail are hopeful that the community will enjoy the high-quality coffee and purpose-filled atmosphere of Niyyah Coffee as much as they do. “Every cup that we…
Meet Your Neighbor: Holiday Traditions

Whether it is lighting the menorah, decorating sugar cookies, or celebrating the Chinese New Year, we all have our favorite holiday traditions—many of which stem from our own childhood and family histories. We asked Fishers residents to share their most treasured holiday traditions and memories from years past. The Tai Family – Kellie, Anthony and…
Meet Your Neighbor: Diwali Celebration

Deepavali (otherwise known as Diwali) is the festival of lights. Deepa means “light,” and Aavali means “a row of.” Diwali is celebrated over five days and is one of the most famous Hindu festivals. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 12 and Fishers Resident Mala Murthy explains the festival and shares with us…
Meet Your Neighbor: Maker-in-Residence Rue Sparks

A passionate artist, poet, writer, and storyteller, Rue Sparks was welcomed into the Maker-in-Residence program at Hamilton East Public Library’s Ignite Studio this September and will continue through December. As Maker-in-Residence, Sparks hosts open studios and teaches a variety of classes; many of which focus on the collision between the written and artistic worlds. What…
Fishers Frights: Highland Cemetery

October has a way of summoning dark stories from the depths of our city’s past. Nestled among Fishers’ modern conveniences and cozy homes lies a history so chilling it could make any resident’s blood run cold. Gather around as we unveil a bone-chilling tale of grave robbing, treacherous stand-offs, and explosive defenses from our very…
Fishers Frights: Heady Hollow

At the banks of Allisonville Road and 126th Street lies a 199-year-old Fishers mystery. Tucked into the woods like an afternoon fog, Heady Hollow is an enigma that many have tried to unravel, but none have been successful. As legend has it, Heady Hollow was once home to Delaware Township School #2. On one fateful…