The City of Fishers has announced the lineup for its reimagined summer camp program, now hosted by the Fishers Community Center, with expanded offerings and extended hours aimed at better serving local families.

The summer camps, previously organized through Fishers Parks, will run weekly in June and July at six locations throughout the city, including the new Fishers Community Center. The expanded program now includes options for children as young as three years old, as well as half-day and full-day camps.

Full-day camps will offer expanded before- and after-care options, with care available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing additional flexibility for working families.

Several new camp offerings are planned for 2026, including a preschool camp designed for children ages three to five. Additional enrichment camps will also be available, such as Bowling Camp, Cooking Camp, Hoosier Heights Camp, and Urban Air Camp.

“The Fishers Community Center is excited to build upon this well-loved summer camps program with refreshed programming and new amenities for 2026,” said Mike Lindbloom, Director of the Fishers Community Center. “Not only are we excited to offer our brand-new facility as one of the camp sites, but we’ve also added new themed camps across the city and increased our capacity so more kids than ever can join in on the summer fun.”

Registration for Fishers Summer Camps opens January 19, for Fishers residents and Fishers Community Center members. Public registration opens on Monday, January 26.
Fishers residents will receive discounted pricing at all camp locations except for the Fishers Community Center, while discounts for camps hosted at the Fishers Community Center are available exclusively to Community Center members.

Registration will open to the general public on Monday, January 26.  Register using this link.

The Indy Fuel came up just short in a rematch with the Kalamazoo Wings on Saturday night, falling 3-2 in overtime in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,671 fans at Fishers Event Center on Star Wars Night.

Indy entered the game riding momentum after a 4-1 win in Kalamazoo on Friday, and the Fuel carried that energy early despite being unable to convert on two first-period power plays. Jadon Joseph opened the scoring at 16:06 of the first period, finishing a play set up by Chris Cameron and Michael Marchesan to give Indy a 1-0 lead. The goal was reviewed for a potential high stick but upheld.

Joseph struck again early in the second period, scoring at 4:13 to extend the Fuel lead to 2-0. Cody Laskosky and Tyler Paquette assisted on the goal. Kalamazoo responded midway through the period when Zach Okabe found the net to cut the deficit in half.

Tensions rose late in the second frame when Indy’s Christian Berger and Kalamazoo’s Kishaun Gervais fought at 13:51, igniting a physical stretch between the two teams. Despite additional penalties, neither side added to the score, and Indy carried a 2-1 lead into the third period.

Kalamazoo tied the game early in the third on its first power play opportunity. Former Fuel forward Colin Bilek scored just seven seconds into the man advantage at 1:25, evening the score at 2-2. Both teams continued to push through a physical final period, but strong penalty killing and goaltending kept the game tied through regulation.

The Fuel outshot the K-Wings 30-20 by the end of regulation, forcing overtime. However, Kalamazoo’s Jayden Lee ended the game just 56 seconds into the extra session, scoring on the second shot of overtime to give the Wings a 3-2 victory.

Despite the loss, Indy earned a point in the standings and finished the night outshooting Kalamazoo 30-22.

It’s another week and another weekly report on road construction in and around the Fishers area.

Here is the update, as provided by the City of Fishers:

Continue reading Road construction report for the work week starting Monday, January 19 →

The Indy Fuel opened a weekend home-and-home series with Kalamazoo in strong fashion Friday night, building an early lead and cruising to a 4-1 victory over the K-Wings at Wings Event Center.

Indy struck quickly and often in the first period, scoring three times to seize control of the game. Michael Marchesan opened the scoring just 2:04 into the contest, converting on Indy’s first shot of the night.

The Fuel doubled their lead at 12:43 when a wide-angle deflection off a shot by Eric Martin found its way into the net. After a brief review, the goal stood, giving Indy a 2-0 advantage.

Less than two minutes later, the Fuel capitalized on the power play. Terry Broadhurst scored at 14:56, with assists from Martin and Cody Laskosky, to make it 3-0. The goal prompted Kalamazoo to replace starting goaltender Ty Young with Jonathon Lemieux. Indy led 3-0 after one period while outshooting the K-Wings 9-6.

The second period was largely uneventful, with limited scoring chances and no goals. Kalamazoo earned its first power play late in the period after a goaltender interference penalty on Indy’s Matt Petgrave, but the Fuel penalty kill carried the momentum into the third. Shots were even at 19-19 after two periods.

Kalamazoo finally broke through at 6:32 of the third period when David Keefer scored to cut the deficit to 3-1. Indy responded midway through the frame, as Sahil Panwar scored at 13:34, assisted by Broadhurst and Petgrave, to restore the three-goal cushion.

The K-Wings pulled their goaltender late in an attempt to rally, but the Fuel held firm. Kalamazoo outshot Indy 29-28 overall, but the Fuel skated away with the 4-1 win.

Kalamazoo and the Fuel will wrap up the weekend series Saturday night at the Fishers Event Center.

The Indy Fuel announced Friday the rescheduled dates for three games that were postponed in December 2025.  The games were not played as originally scheduled due to a player strike that has since been resolved.

The Fuel will host the Toledo Walleye on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. at Fishers Event Center.

Indy will then travel to Fort Wayne to face the Komets on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. That game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

The third rescheduled contest will take the Fuel on the road to Wheeling, where they will play the Nailers on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:10 p.m.

The Indy Fuel are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks and the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. The team is in its 12th season.

This week marks the launch of a new weekly podcast, Fridays With Larry, a more relaxed, conversational companion to our regular local news coverage.

Each Friday, the podcast will take a step back from headlines to look at what’s been happening across Fishers and the surrounding area. I’ll offer perspective on the week’s local news and sit down for a one-on-one conversation with someone who is helping shape life in our community — from public safety and schools to local government, nonprofits, and neighborhood initiatives.

The inaugural episode, released January 16, features a conversation with a Fishers Police Department officer who is leading the department’s current recruitment efforts. With a significant number of officers nearing retirement, the department is working to attract the next generation of uniformed officers to serve the community. We talk about what the department is looking for in applicants, how the recruiting process works, and what a career in law enforcement in Fishers looks like today.

Fridays With Larry will be published weekly and is designed to be informative, approachable, and rooted in the local conversations that matter most to our readers and listeners.

I have a new sponsor for my podcasts, Citizens State Bank.

You can find the video version of the first edition of this new podcast at this link.  Or, if you prefer just listening, use this link.  You can also use the links below.

Drivers in northeast Indianapolis should prepare for significant ramp and lane closures this Friday as crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation shift traffic as part of the Clear Path Project at the I-465 and I-69 interchange.

State highway officials said closures will begin Friday morning, Jan. 16, to allow traffic to be moved onto a new ramp and bridge connecting southbound I-69 to southbound I-465. The work marks a major milestone in the ongoing reconstruction of the interchange.

During daytime hours Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the ramp from 82nd Street to southbound I-465 will be closed. At the same time, the ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound I-465 will be reduced to one lane. All ramps and lanes are scheduled to reopen between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday to accommodate evening traffic.

Overnight closures will follow from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. During that period, the ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound I-465 will be fully closed, along with the ramp from 82nd Street to southbound I-465.

Transportation officials said the new ramp and bridge are expected to open early Saturday morning, Jan. 17, once overnight work is complete.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays during the closures. Officials emphasized that the schedule is weather dependent and could change if inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances occur.

Hamilton County’s two governing bodies have selected new leaders as part of their annual reorganization meetings, ushering in changes at the top of both the County Council and the Board of Commissioners.

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners elected Christine Altman as its new president, replacing Steve Dillinger. Mark Heirbrandt was chosen to serve as vice president of the three-member board.

“It’s an honor to step into this role,” Altman said in a statement. “I’m excited to work alongside my fellow commissioners to guide the county forward in a thoughtful and strategic way.”

The Hamilton County Council also elected new leadership, naming Brad Beaver as its president. Beaver succeeds Sue Maki in the role. Steve Nation was elected vice president of the council.

Beaver, who was first elected to the County Council in 1994, currently serves as an at-large member representing the entire county. In a statement, he thanked his colleagues for their support.

“I’m grateful for the confidence my colleagues have placed in me,” Beaver said. “The Council has a strong track record of responsible stewardship, and I look forward to continuing that work on behalf of Hamilton County taxpayers.”

The election of officers is a routine, annual practice for both governing bodies and takes place at their first meetings of each calendar year.

Indiana Senate District 31 will see competitive primary contests on both sides of the ballot ahead of the May 5, 2026, primary election, with multiple candidates now officially in the race.

On the Republican side, Fishers City Council member Tiffany Ditlevson formally filed her candidacy this week, joining Juanita Albright, a member of the Hamilton Southeastern School Board, who previously announced her intention to seek the seat.

Ditlevson serves as an at-large member of the Fishers City Council and said her campaign will focus on fiscal discipline, public safety and managing growth in one of the state’s fastest-growing areas. In announcing her candidacy, she said Senate District 31 needs leadership that understands the challenges associated with growth and can deliver results.

A former U.S. Air Force major and combat veteran, Ditlevson brings military, public service and private-sector experience to the race. She said her background includes leading large teams, managing complex budgets and working collaboratively to solve problems, skills she believes translate well to state government.

In her campaign announcement, Ditlevson outlined priorities that include keeping taxes low, making strategic infrastructure investments, strengthening public safety, ensuring effective use of education funding and protecting residents’ quality of life. Her campaign will officially kick off with a fundraising event scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Albright, her Republican primary opponent, currently serves on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board. Her candidacy adds an education-focused background to the GOP field, setting up a contested Republican primary in the district.

Democrats will also hold at least a three-way primary contest in Senate District 31. Kerry Forestal, Lasima Packett and Catherine Torzewski have all announced they will seek the Democratic nomination. Each candidate is expected to outline policy platforms aimed at appealing to Democratic voters in the district ahead of the spring primary.

The winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries will advance to the general election later in 2026.

Indiana’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.