Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you can’t spend time outside hiking! In fact, one of the local areas that expects people to come hike is Ritchey Woods on the west side of Fishers. In addition to simply going…
Third Library Branch for Hamilton East Public Libraries (HEPL)?
At the January 25th meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) the topic of a third library branch was brought into the discussed. Currently HEPL has two library branches. One is located in the downtown area of Fishers and…
Fishers Public Library (HEPL) Tax Rate Goes Down for 2024
Fishers Public Library (HEPL) 2024 budget order was issued, with a final tax rate is $.0313 for the General fund and $.0182 for the Lease Rental Payment, for a combined rate of $.0495. The total tax levy for 2024 was…
HEPL Strategic Plan: Where is the Fishers Public Library Headed?
At the December 21st, 2023 meeting of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) board meeting, a draft strategic plan was presented. This was a look forward to the library’s plans for 2024 to 2028. The plan started with a few…
Christmas Tree Recycling Goes Until February 1st
If you used a real Christmas tree, then you are likely ready to remove it from your home if you have not done so already. While many cut them up or dump them into the trash, you can also recycle…
“Live Note”: Session One of the Fishers City Government Academy – Introduction
The Fishers City Government Academy is one of several programs offered in the area that provides citizens a more in-depth and behind the scenes look at many of the operations happening within the local Fishers, Indiana government. I overview the…
HEPL Ratifies Book Collection Development Policy
2023 was the year of controversy at Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) regarding their book collection policy that defines how books are shelved within the library. While some changes had been made to the policy to address book challenges and…
Fishers Ranked #2 Safest Cities in America 2024
Fishers named one of the safest cities in America by MoneyGeek Press Release: December 28, 2023 (FISHERS, IND.) – Fishers has been named the second safest city in America for 2024 by MoneyGeek in their annual analysis of 302 U.S.…
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Fishers Freight Pulls into Town – New Indoor Football Team
The Indoor Football League (IFL) is coming to Fishers, Indiana with the new team, the Fishers Freight. It had previously been announced that Indy Fuel indoor hockey would be coming to Fishers. The Indy Fuel will be using the new…