As a neighbor to Fishers, Indiana, many residents of Fishers drive to or through Carmel. If you’ve driven through Carmel, you know it is virtually impossible to not have to go through a roundabout. The reality is, Carmel, Indiana now…
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Laws Changing in Fishers this Year
The distracted driving law changes is likely the biggest change to impact the most people, but there are several other new laws happening July 1st that are also going to impact people within Fishers. I just wrote about the change…
Distracted Driving in Fishers
Today I was reading posts about a kid playing on the road with their scooter in downtown Fishers. More than just playing, the young teenager seemed to be intentionally causing trouble with traffic. Had drivers not been paying attention, the…
Canoeing Around Fishers
Looking for something to do with the slightly older kids that doesn’t violate social distancing? There are a few places in or around Fishers where you can canoe or boat. Indy’s Child just posted an article, “Where to Canoe and…
Covid-19 Testing for Kids in Fishers
With the summer cranking by quickly, it is no surprise that the City of Fishers has announced they are opening free Covid-19 testing for kids 12 to 19 in addition to the testing they’ve been doing. This move provides preparation…
Nonprofit Grants Available in Fishers
It seems to be an annual event that the City of Fishers puts out a call for local nonprofits to apply for a grant. In the past, the city has helped fund nonprofits including Nickel Plate Arts, YMI, Hamilton County…
Family Fun in Fishers: Frisbee Golf
If you’ve never heard of Frisbee golf, then you are missing out on a great family outdoor activity. In this article I’ll tell you about Frisbee golf including what it is and where in the area you can play at…
Fiscally Off the Rails in Fishers
In any solid business, projects are generally planned, scoped, and given a budget before they begin. As a part of the scoping and planning, a list of returns for the investment are determined. Based on this information a project can…
The Cost of the Fishers Health Department
Per the Fishers City Finance Committee, $2 million was shifted from the city reserve to set up the Fishers Health Department. Per information provided by the mayor to the finance committee, this year expenses are expected to be $2.1 million…
Guilty by Social Media: Did You Share That Post?
Have you ever shared another person’s post? Have you ever said “fake news”? If you have shared another person’s post, then did you vet, verify, and make absolutely certain that what your friend posted was true? Did you ask your…