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  • 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…

  • Harnessing the Sun: How Hamilton Southeastern Schools Turned Sunshine into Savings

    Imagine transforming the endless power of the sun into substantial savings, all while educating future leaders on sustainability and innovative energy solutions. Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) did just that! In a stride toward energy conservation, they’ve managed to not only lighten the load on the planet but also on their finances. HSE installed solar arrays…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Mitch List – Fishers Event Center General Manager

    There is no doubt that the upcoming arrival of the brand-new Fishers Event Center will bring excitement and fresh energy to the City of Fishers. With an estimated opening time of the end of November to early December 2024, the venue will offer 8,500 seats for the community to enjoy Indy Fuel hockey games, high…

  • Buffett Parkway

    Nestled among the multitude of Fishers’ city streets, this one in the Connor Knoll subdivision is a small “U” shaped street named “Buffett Parkway.” Yes, its namesake is Jimmy Buffett. I thought I’d share how that naming came about with Jimmy’s recent passing. My name’s John L. Cox and I was a member of the…

  • Riverside Intermediate: Agriculture, Engineering, & Environment

    Bordering the White River and Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve lies Riverside Intermediate School. Students at Riverside are given many opportunities to utilize their natural outdoor surroundings as a giant nature lab — although this was not always a reality. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside’s Teacher Librarian John Hochstetler and Assistant Principal Brent Farrell got…

  • Fishers State of the City: Innovation in Public Health & Safety

    The annual Fishers State of the City was held on September 13 and offered an in-depth discussion on public health and safety opportunities and challenges impacting the city with Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart, Fishers Fire & EMS Chief Steven Orusa, and Fishers Health Department Director Monica Heltz.   Mayor Fadness captured the…

  • City Recycling Day: By the Numbers

    The City of Fishers’ Fall City Recycling Day returns this Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Billericay Park. Residents can recycle personal electronics, household electronics or metal items for free. Paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding are also available. Learn more and see a list of acceptable items at fishers.in.us/RecyclingDay.  …

  • The Unveiling of Mudsock Horsepower

    The annual Mudsock week has arrived, which is one of the most exciting sports weeks of the year for Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School as they battle in various sports for the Mudsock Trophy. What better way to celebrate this tradition than by checking out the brand-new Mudsock Horsepower mural? This recently…

  • Community Innovators: TAOT & Launch Fishers Fellowship Program

    For some high school students, summer meant lazy days at the pool or hanging out with friends. But for some, it meant getting real-world experience to jump-start their future careers. This summer marked the return of the Launch Fishers High School Fellowship, a program designed to develop future entrepreneurs and business leaders. The internship is…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Jim Ziino, ENL Teacher and Fall Creek Junior High Coach

    With school starting again and the Geist Half Marathon and 5K just a month away, we sat down with Jim Ziino, a teacher and coach for HSE Schools and a Geist Half Marathon Ambassador. Jim Ziino has taught English as a New Language (ENL) and worked with international students for the past 12 years across…