The Fishers Arts Council will host its fourth Gallery Hop of 2025 on Friday, November 14, offering residents an evening of art, music, and community in downtown Fishers. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and features seven gallery locations, each showcasing local artists, live performances, refreshments, and artisan vendors.

New to this Gallery Hop is a special film screening of Stranger at the Gate at 6:45 p.m. in the Art Gallery at City Hall, presented in partnership with the Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the subject of the film, with ASL interpretation provided. Admission is free, though advance registration is encouraged at bit.ly/stranger-at-the-gate.

Participants can also earn a sweet reward—visitors who get their Hop Card stamped at least six of the seven participating venues will receive a free dessert with dinner at Four Day Ray Brewing over the weekend. Cards and details are available at FishersArtsCouncil.org/galleryhop.

The Gallery Hop locations include:

• Citizens State Bank, 9 Municipal Drive, 5–7 p.m.

• Ignite Studio at Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Drive, 5–7:30 p.m.

• Hub & Spoke, 8100 E. 106th Street, 5–7:30 p.m.

• Noblesville Creates at Meyer Najem 2nd Floor Gallery, 11787 Lantern Road, 5–8 p.m.

• Art Gallery at City Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, 5–9 p.m.

• FAC Hub Gallery at the Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, 6–8 p.m.

• Fishers Art Center, 1 Municipal Drive, 6–9 p.m.

Featured exhibits and performances include Artwork by Krista Darrow and Haley Vergon with Alec Kosla at Citizens State Bank; Random Fandom and Layered at Ignite Studio; Captured & Created at Hub & Spoke; and Paintings Thus Far at Meyer Najem Gallery. City Hall’s gallery will host Duty, Honor, Creativity: Veteran Artists, while the FAC Hub Gallery presents Individual Views and the Fishers Art Center features Guilty As I Go with The Andy Schomburg Band.

The Fishers Arts Council, supported by the City of Fishers, manages the Gallery Hop series and welcomes new partners and sponsors to join future events.

My father was many things. He was, first and foremost, the best of dads—but he was also much more than that. He spent most of his working life as a devoted civil servant for the U.S. Department of Defense.

In addition to his government service, my dad served for many years on the board of directors of a credit union. That experience began early in his career at what was then called the Army Finance Center—still located today at 56th Street and Post Road in Lawrence, now known as DFAS. Back then, the credit union was known as the Finance Center Federal Credit Union and served only employees of the Finance Center and their families. Today, it has grown to serve a broader membership under the name Financial Center First.

My father never received compensation for his board work. He viewed credit unions as a vital nonprofit alternative to commercial banks and believed deeply in their mission. For him, volunteering was about service and purpose, not recognition.

There was one story about his time on the board that I’ll never forget—although I didn’t hear it from him. A long-time credit union employee who knew my father well once told me about a particularly contentious meeting. The board was sharply divided on a key issue, and emotions ran high. Through it all, my dad sat quietly, listening.

When the debate finally exhausted itself and the room fell silent, my father spoke. He proposed a compromise that blended the best ideas from both sides. His solution broke the impasse and became the motion that passed that night.

That was my father. He didn’t always take sides—he sought solutions.

As Veterans Day approaches, I find myself thinking about him again. His name was Bernie Lannan, a disabled veteran who cared deeply for his fellow servicemembers. I often wonder how he would approach the challenges facing our community today.

My hope is that more of our public officials—and all of us—might approach decisions the way he did: by listening first, finding common ground, and working toward solutions.

My father passed away 31 years ago, but his example continues to guide me and my siblings. His legacy is one of unity and understanding.

Thanks for reading, and may God bless you all.

The Fishers Arts Council (FAC) is inviting residents passionate about the arts to apply for board positions and help advance visual and performing arts opportunities throughout the city.

FAC’s mission is to “support, advocate, and cultivate visual and performing arts opportunities that educate, enhance, and enrich the lives of those who live, work, and visit Fishers.”

The nonprofit is looking for individuals willing to contribute two to three hours each month to assist with public and private art initiatives. Board members may serve on juries, participate in meetings, or volunteer at art events and activities.

FAC leaders emphasize that this is a hands-on, working board that plays an active role in supporting the council’s part-time executive director.

Applications are available at this link and are due by December 9, 2025. Interested residents can also learn more about the organization during the Second Friday Gallery Hop on Friday, November 14, from 6–8 p.m. at the FAC Hub Gallery in the Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, and from 5–9 p.m. at the Art Gallery at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Drive.

FAC Board President Chris Hayes, a woodworker who joined the board in 2023, said his involvement stems from admiration for other board members and appreciation for the council’s encouragement of local artists.

“It’s great to know there’s a growing number of people who are discovering that we have an outlet like the council to help grow and communicate creativity in all its forms,” Hayes said.

Past president and current vice president Ross Hilleary encouraged community members to get involved. “If you are interested in joining an organization which is synonymous with all things arts in Fishers, then the Fishers Arts Council is your go-to,” he said.

FAC Executive Director Les Reinhardt, who joined the board in 2018, said the council’s success stems from the dedication and creativity of its members. “The ideas that come forward and blossom into opportunities for creatives, the connections we make with artists of all disciplines, the strong partnerships in our city and county – it is truly rewarding in so many ways,” she said.

Questions about board membership can be directed to info@fishersartscouncil.org or 317-537-1670. Applications can be completed online, mailed, or emailed. Those who need a printed or electronic copy can contact FAC directly.

The Indy Fuel wrapped up their three-game week with a 3-1 victory Saturday night in Bloomington, taking the early season series against the Bison two games to one.

The Fuel wasted no time getting on the board, scoring on their first power play just three minutes into the game. Brett Moravec found the back of the net, assisted by Kevin Lombardi and Jesse Tucker — the same trio that led the team’s offense in Friday’s home win.

Both teams spent much of the first period trading penalties, but neither side could capitalize again. Indy outshot Bloomington 11-8 and took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.

Midway through the second period, Bloomington appeared to tie the game on a goal by Nikita Sedov, but it was overturned for goaltender interference. Moments later, a double-minor penalty on Indy’s Christian Berger gave the Bison their first power play of the night. Bloomington’s Riku Ishida converted to even the score 1-1 at 13:52.

The Fuel had one more man-advantage before the end of the period but couldn’t regain the lead, sending the game into the third tied at one.

After a quiet start to the final frame, Jesse Tucker broke the stalemate at 14:57, finishing off a setup from Owen Robinson and Lombardi to put Indy up 2-1. With less than two minutes left, Robinson sealed the win with an empty-net goal after Bloomington pulled goaltender Dryden McKay for an extra attacker.

Indy goaltender Ryan Ouellette turned aside 25 shots to earn the win as the Fuel outshot the Bison 34-26.

The victory capped off a strong weekend for the Fuel. Indy returns home Wednesday, taking on the Rapid City Rush.

The Rotary Club of Fishers has announced a date change for its 15th Annual WaterIsLife Charity Ball. The event, originally set for Saturday, December 6, will now take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, under a heated clear-span tent behind Fishers City Hall.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness will serve as the event’s honorary chair.

Organizers said the change was made to avoid a potential conflict with what could be a historic weekend for Indiana University football, as the Hoosiers are expected to make a Big Ten Championship appearance.

All other event details remain the same, including live music from a 14-piece jazz and pop orchestra, gourmet dining, spirited auctions, and an open bar.

Proceeds from the WaterIsLife Gala support clean water initiatives locally and globally. For tickets and more information, visit www.fisherswaterislife.com.

Another full closure of 96th Street is underway.  There are also important updates on all the major road construction projects in and around Fishers.

Here is the weekly road construction report, as provided by the City of Fishers, for the work week starting Monday, November 10:

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Mitch List has overseen the Fishers Event Center since the opening roughly one year ago.  He technically works  for Legends Global (formerly known as AMS Global) because the City of Fishers contracts with Legends to run the venue and book events.

I sat down with Mitch and talked about the first year of the Fishers Event Center in this podcast, linked below.

The Fishers Police Department announced Thursday the arrest of an Indianapolis man in connection with a 2024 fatal shooting in a Fishers neighborhood.

Police said officers served an arrest warrant on Caleb Weis, 26, of Indianapolis, for five felony charges related to the shooting death of Cameron Doaks, 24. Weis faces charges of murder, attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and criminal recklessness.

According to police, the charges stem from a March 16, 2024, shooting in the 10000 block of Apple Blossom Circle, where officers found Doaks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Doaks was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators said they spent months gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, reviewing security camera footage, and conducting forensic analysis before obtaining the warrant for Weis’ arrest.

When police executed the warrant Thursday, the operation ended in an officer-involved shooting. The Indiana State Police have been asked to lead the investigation into that incident and will provide updates as information becomes available.

Fishers Police said all evidence collected in the original homicide case supports the charges filed against Weis.