The work seek starting Monday, July 28, is another very busy one in and around Fishers.  Lots of resurfacing projects and plenty of activity in the Clear Path project at I-69 & I-465.

Below is a full listing, as provided by the City of Fishers:

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The Fishers Freight wrapped up their inaugural Indoor Football League (IFL) season in dramatic fashion Friday night, overwhelming the Iowa Barnstormers 81-40 at the Fishers Event Center.

The Freight finished their first campaign with a 7-9 record, riding a five-game winning streak to close out the season. That strong finish, however, couldn’t fully offset a difficult midseason stretch that included nine consecutive losses following two opening wins. Iowa ends its season at 1-15.

The game began with early miscues, as Fishers turned the ball over on downs after receiving the opening kickoff. Iowa capitalized quickly, scoring on a touchdown pass from quarterback James Cahoon. The Barnstormers held a brief 10-7 lead early in the second quarter, but that would be their last advantage of the night.

Fishers’ Jerron McGaw electrified the home crowd with a kickoff return for a touchdown, sparking a surge that put the Freight in control for good. From that point on, the Freight dominated on both sides of the ball, much to the delight of the more than 5,000 fans in attendance.

Despite a season without playoff implications, support for the team remained strong throughout the year. Fans continued to pack the stands—even during the rough patches—demonstrating their commitment to the city’s newest professional sports team.

With year one in the books, Head Coach Dixie Wooten and his staff are already looking ahead to 2026, with playoff aspirations and a strong foundation to build upon.

A group of students from Hamilton Southeastern High School spent this week at a unique summer camp experience—Health Camp at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers—designed to inspire future careers in health care.

During my visit, students were participating in a demonstration of robotic surgery equipment, a cutting-edge technology that allows for minimally invasive procedures and significantly reduces patient recovery time.

Athziri Santiago-Lemus, who is entering her senior year at HSE, was especially impressed with the robotic tools. Her biggest takeaway from the camp so far? The importance of staying open to new possibilities.

“It’s a really great opportunity that has let me see a lot of what goes into a hospital and a lot of things that I didn’t even know existed,” Santiago-Lemus said.

The program was spearheaded by Kimberly Nealon, a registered nurse who serves as both Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers. Planning for the Health Camp began six months ago, and her efforts were key in bringing the idea to life.

While the hospital has hosted high school interns in the past, this structured, immersive camp experience was a new step forward.

“We knew we could already put on a good show and give them a great experience,” Nealon said.

Organizing a weeklong, hands-on program like this requires significant resources. But the hospital was all-in. Of the 85 to 90 HSE students who applied, 17 were selected to participate in this pilot program.

Nealon sees Health Camp as more than just an educational experience—it’s the starting point of a journey for students considering health care careers.

“I believe that this experience helps them develop a concrete path,” she said.

Special thanks to media relations guru Dan McFeely and Aleks Overby, President of Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers, for providing invaluable background information. I came away with far more insight than I can share in a single story—and I expect both will be continuing to share the hospital’s story with the broader community in the months to come.

The Fishers Health Department (FHD) is urging residents to take precautions after the Indiana Department of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito samples collected within Hamilton County.

The detection comes as WNV activity typically spikes between July and September, especially during dawn and dusk hours when mosquitoes are most active. Health officials are advising the public to take preventive measures to protect against mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds.

Preventive Recommendations:

• Eliminate standing water in items such as birdbaths, flowerpots, gutters, and other containers where mosquitoes can breed.

• Use EPA-registered insect repellents that contain DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

• Wear protective clothing including long sleeves and pants, particularly during early morning and evening hours.

• Ensure window and door screens are intact to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes.

• Limit time outdoors during dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.

“West Nile Virus is a serious health concern, especially for people over the age of 50 who are at greater risk for severe illness,” the FHD stated in a public advisory. “While many infected individuals may not show symptoms, some may experience moderate to severe illness.”

West Nile Virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Symptoms can range from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological complications. There is no specific treatment for WNV, making prevention the most effective strategy.

The Fishers Health Department will continue to monitor mosquito activity and work with the state health department to assess risk levels in the community.

Fans of Whitney Houston are in for a powerful musical experience this Friday, July 25, as Kroger Symphony on the Prairie welcomes internationally acclaimed vocalist Belinda Davids in The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston at Conner Prairie Amphitheatre.

Backed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the performance promises a stirring journey through Houston’s most iconic songs. The setlist includes favorites like “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “I Have Nothing,” and “Greatest Love of All.”

Davids, a chart-topping artist from South Africa, has earned international acclaim for her stunning vocal resemblance to Houston. Her résumé includes performances alongside artists like Keyshia Cole and Monica, as well as appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing.

The concert begins at 8 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring food and drinks or purchase refreshments on site. Reserved seating, table rentals, and tickets to the exclusive Huntington National Bank Sunset Lounge are available in limited quantities.

Tickets can be purchased at IndianapolisSymphony.org, the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office, or most central Indiana Kroger stores. Discounts are available for groups and multi-show purchases.

This tribute is not affiliated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

There are situations when an infant is in dire need of mother’s milk and the mother is not yet able to nurse the baby.  That is when The Milk Bank steps in, to provide that important milk product to keep the infant in good health as the mother prepares to nurse the infant on her own.

The Milk Bank in Indianapolis serves all of Indiana and many surrounding states with the milk product required by those infants in need.  The organization is celebrating 20 years of service and is inviting the public to schedule a tour of the Castlelton-area operation.  Those tours will be available in early August.  You can schedule a tour using this link.

Listen to my podcast discussion with Freedom Kolb at the link below.

Television station WTHR reports a woman died Monday in an accidental drowning in the area of 106th Street and Geist Road.  Authorities identified her as Marci Herbert, 56.

For more, use this link.

The Fishers Event Center hosts a wide-ranging number of events throughout the year.  The operation is constantly looking for people to work at the facility.

ASM Global, Indy Fuel, Fishers Freight, Andy Frain Services, LAZ Parking, IATSE Local 30 Union, CityWide, and more employers plan to be on site for a job fair, coming Thursday, August 21, 5-8pm. The Fishers Event Center HR Manager will also be on site to talk about venue internships to attendees, but will not be interviewing on the spot for them.

The fair will be held at the Center, located at 11000 Stockdale St., Fishers.

If interested, you are encouraged to register at this link.

The City of Fishers has announced plans to deconstruct the historic Kincaid House, a 19th-century brick farmhouse located off USA Parkway near I-69. City officials cited significant structural deterioration and a lack of feasible preservation options as reasons for the decision.

Salvaged materials, including original clay bricks from the home—formally known as the Flanagan-Kincaid House—will be repurposed for a future project at the Fishers AgriPark, The AgriPark is an urban farm that offers community programs focused on agriculture, education, and sustainability.

“We’re at a point where there is such an advanced level of deterioration that rehabilitating the structure would be a significant financial and logistical undertaking, and the house likely wouldn’t survive another move,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “With a lack of interest from private entities to take over ownership of the house, we have decided to preserve what we can and celebrate the legacy of the Kincaid House at a location that better fits the historical significance of the structure.”

City officials detailed the home’s extensive structural issues, including sunken floors, collapsing joists, unstable exterior walls, and missing support headers above windows and doors. These factors have made both relocation and rehabilitation unviable, leading to the decision to deconstruct.

Despite the loss of the physical structure, the Kincaid family expressed appreciation for the City’s efforts to honor the farmhouse’s legacy.

“While the usefulness of the current Flanagan-Kincaid house has come to an end and we are sad to see it go, we are pleased it can continue in another form to honor the farming heritage of Fishers,” said Randy Kincaid, speaking on behalf of the family.

Deconstruction is expected to be completed by the end of July. Specific plans for the AgriPark project using the salvaged materials have not yet been finalized.