Festival for the Fourth: Fisher’s Freedom Fest scheduled for June 24 and 25
By Anna Skinner Although the Fishers Freedom Festival has been a staple in the city for 29 years, attendees can expect a few new items during this year’s celebration. According to FFF Executive...
View ArticleFighting for a kidney: Family of 7-year-old with genetic disorder fundraises...
By Anna Skinner Lydia Check is a normal 7-year-old girl. She attends Fall Creek Elementary and likes to sing and dance. She carries a jump rope wherever she goes. Her favorite classes are...
View ArticlePolicing through Technology: Fishers makes 10 arrests through CrimeWatch app,...
By Anna Skinner The Fishers CrimeWatch Mobile App has been a part of the Fishers Police Dept. for more than a year now and is to thank for 10 arrests made within the city....
View ArticleWomen Who Work: Females prominent in male-dominated careers in Fishers
By Anna Skinner Being surrounded by men in male-dominated careers doesn’t daunt four Fishers women who are making an impact in their community. Angela Ellison, Leah McGrath, Tabitha Miller and Amie...
View ArticleFilling a need: Outside the Box plans expansion, tri-fold concept
By Anna Skinner Kelly Hartman sees a need in Fishers and believes her organization can fill it. Outside the Box launched in 2008 and is housed at 3940 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The nonprofit...
View ArticleStigma-free week: Fishers launches inaugural mental health week
By Anna Skinner Following National Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and preceding Suicide Prevention Month in September, the City of Fishers has created its own initiative – inviting the public to...
View ArticleThe Beer Can Man: Fishers resident has expansive collection worth $30,000
By Anna Skinner Richard Bacon stumbled onto his hobby of collecting beer cans and now has thousands lining homemade shelves in his Fishers home. Bacon said the collection began when he and his wife...
View ArticleHoosier Pride: Wickens creates Back Home INdiana Project
By Anna Skinner Eric Wickens has an extensive background using his voice. In 2016, he was selected as the official voice for the Indy Fuel, performing the national anthem prior to the Fuel’s...
View ArticleNever giving up: Fishers firefighter returns to full duty after above-knee...
By Anna Skinner Fishers Fire Dept. Lt. Brandon Anderson is known by his family and coworkers as a man who doesn’t give up. He recently proved his perseverance when he returned to Fire Station...
View ArticleHiking for mental health: HSE grad hikes entire Appalachian trail for awareness
By Anna Skinner Derick Walsh knows what it’s like to persevere and not give up. The 22-year-old Fishers graduate is nearing mile 1,600 of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts. He started May 8 in...
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