For the second month in a row, those trying to watch the live stream of the Fishers City Council meetings were disappointed. While last month there was nothing streamed, at tonight’s meeting, there was video, but…. Last month the city…
HSE Schools: Data Says Diversity Increasing
It is always interesting to look at data as it often validate assumptions or provide insight into things you might not expect. I took a look at data from the Indiana Department of Education site. The site provides numerous reports…
Nickel Plate Trail North of 126th
Construction of the Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers started this summer. The initial phase was expected to put down asphalt and concrete between 106th and 126th including an underpass at 116th Street. Phase 2 is planned for next year to…
Teacher Evaluations Decoupled from Student Tests
A number of bills were approved in by the Indiana state government to go into effect on July 1st of this year. There is one bill that went through the General Assembly that hasn’t gotten as much attention as would…
Braun and the May 31st Washington Incident
I wrote members of congress regarding the incident that happened in Washington DC on May 31st where peaceful protestors, members of the media, and others were removed (some would use the word attacked) by members of our government for what…
Going Roundabout Carmel, Indiana
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…
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…