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  • Meet Your Neighbor: The Fishers Fire Department Education Team

    Have you ever wondered when you should replace your smoke alarm? Or if you are properly wearing a helmet for sports and activities? Ashley Heckly has the answers to all your safety questions. Heckly was previously a science teacher for fourteen years, most recently at Hamilton Southeastern High School, and decided to join FFD to pursue…

  • Disability Awareness Month: Be An Ally for Disability Inclusion

    During March, the City of Fishers and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will celebrate National Disability Awareness Month with a series of special events and initiatives to bring awareness to what life is like for those with physical and intellectual disabilities in our community. This year’s theme, Building Our Future Together, has sparked conversations on…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Kelly Hartman

    In honor of Fishers’ celebration of Fishers Disability Awareness Month presented by Old National Bank, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion throughout the month on the This is Fishers blog. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness.   To Kelly Hartman, Disability Awareness Month invites all people…

  • Fishers Fire Dept.’s Award Winning Chili Recipe

    We asked Fishers Firefighter Will Ortiz for the special recipe from the Fishers Fire Foundation’s Chili Cookout, and he let us is on the award-winning “Smoke Showing Chili” recipe. Award-Winning Smoke Showing Chili Recipe Feeds about 10 people and spiciness can be adjusted as desired.  Ingredients: 4 ounces died ancho chiles stems and seeds removed and flesh…

  • 5 Projects in Fishers to Watch for in 2023

    2023 is almost here, and while 2022 was a big year for the City of Fishers, 2023 will only continue to build upon the momentum as we charge into Fishers’ next chapter.  Here are 5 projects to watch in 2023.   TIP: To stay up to date, don’t forget to subscribe to our email list so…

  • 10 Fishers Highlights from 2022

    2022 was a momentous year for Fishers. Not only did we celebrate 150 years of our city’s history and transformation from a small, farming town to a vibrant, dynamic city and leader in the region, but we also announced a multitude of new projects and investments in the quality of life and economic growth of…

  • 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: 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.…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Stan the Garbage Man

    Stan the Garbage Man has been helping keep Fishers beautiful by picking up garbage in Fishers since he moved here 17 years ago. Stanley Schenher is 71 years old and is originally from Churubusco, Indiana. He retired from UPS, and now spends his free time walking or riding in his golf cart picking up litter…

  • The Story Behind Stigma Free Fishers: Mayor Fadness

    Our community, much like the rest of our country, has been through a lot in the last two years. Economic, political, and social turmoil has left many with a great deal of anxiety. This turmoil has stressed family dynamics and pushed people further into isolation. In this environment, our mental health can diminish and those…