Fishers families will have another chance to climb aboard and explore some of the city’s biggest vehicles as the annual Touch-A-Truck event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 8.

The free event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, after originally being postponed because of weather concerns.

Hosted by Fishers Parks, Touch-A-Truck gives children and families an opportunity to get an up-close look at a wide variety of city vehicles and equipment. Featured displays will include tractors, snowplows, police vehicles, fire trucks and other specialized equipment used by city departments.

The event will also feature live demonstrations from several city agencies, including the Fishers Department of Public Works, Fishers Health Department, Fishers Fire Department and Fishers Police Department. Police K-9 demonstrations are also planned.

In addition to vehicle displays, children can participate in activities organized by Fishers Parks, including racing and craft activities. Young visitors will also have the opportunity to design their own miniature car and test it on a special Touch-A-Truck track.

Food and beverage vendors will be on site throughout the event.

Traffic and Parking Changes

Several temporary road and parking restrictions will be in effect on June 8.

Beginning at 3 p.m., the south side of the Municipal Drive circle, including the Central Green area, will be closed to traffic. Visitors entering from 116th Street will be directed south of Central Green. Access to Municipal Drive will remain available via North Street and Fishers Center Drive.

The following parking areas will be closed throughout the day:

• City Services Building north parking lot, 3 Municipal Drive
• Station 91 north and south parking lots, 2 Municipal Drive
• Dog Park parking lot

Free parking will be available in public garages throughout the Nickel Plate District, including the Flats at Switch Garage, Police Station Garage, Nickel Plate Station Garage, Spark Garage and First Internet Bank Garage.

Accessible parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the south City Services Building parking lot at 3 Municipal Drive for vehicles displaying a valid accessibility placard, plate or tag. Additional accessible parking will be available in the Fishers Police Department parking garage at 4 Municipal Drive.

The event is open to the public, and no registration is required.

Being named Teacher of the Year in Indiana’s fourth-largest school district is a significant honor, and on Thursday morning, Hamilton Southeastern Schools officials gathered at Riverside Junior High School to recognize this year’s recipient.

Jordan Teeple, a mathematics teacher at Riverside Junior High, was named the 2025-26 Hamilton Southeastern Schools Teacher of the Year during a surprise ceremony attended by students, family members, administrators and district leaders.

Teeple has taught in HSE Schools for the past 10 years, but his impact extends well beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching math, he serves on Riverside’s School Improvement Plan leadership team, co-sponsors the school’s Student Council, coordinates the annual Camp Tecumseh program and supports a variety of student involvement activities.

HSE Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Kegley joined school and district officials for the announcement. Kegley revealed that Teeple had first been selected as the district’s Junior High Teacher of the Year before being chosen as the overall Teacher of the Year for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

The announcement drew an enthusiastic response from students gathered in the school’s auxiliary gymnasium, who greeted the news with loud applause and cheers.

Teeple’s parents were also present to witness the surprise recognition.

As part of the honor, Teeple received a $1,000 award from the HSE Schools Foundation, presented by Executive Director Justin Hirnisey. Riverside Junior High Principal Rob Huesing joined district administrators and school staff in celebrating the achievement.

The annual Teacher of the Year award recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, leadership within their schools and a commitment to making a positive impact on students and the broader school community.

White’s Ace Hardware in Fishers will kick off Memorial Day weekend with a community barbecue event honoring veterans and first responders while raising money for military and first responder families.

The “Grill for Heroes” event will be held Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fishers White’s Ace Hardware location, 11881 Lakeside Drive. Veterans and first responders attending the event will receive complimentary meals.

The themed barbecue fundraiser will support two organizations — Folds of Honor Indiana and The Smoking Pastor Project.

Event organizers say a $5 donation will help “honor heroes and feed families.” Each donation also includes a raffle entry and a 20 percent off coupon for White’s Ace Hardware.

Raffle prizes include a Weber 30-inch Slate Griddle, Yeti products and White’s Ace Hardware gift cards.

According to organizers, Folds of Honor Indiana provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders. Since 2007, the national Folds of Honor organization has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling more than $340 million across the United States.

Leaders of the Alhuda Islamic Center of Indiana in Fishers have issued a public statement condemning the recent deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego and announced they are reviewing security procedures locally in response to the tragedy.

In a statement released Tuesday, Alhuda leaders said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” by the attack and strongly condemned “all forms of hatred, extremism, and intolerance.”

“Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, those injured, their families, and the entire San Diego community during this painful time,” the statement said. “An attack on any house of worship is an attack on our shared humanity and the values of peace, safety, and dignity that all communities deserve.”

The Fishers-based mosque and community center also said the tragedy serves as “a sobering reminder of the importance of vigilance, unity, and taking the necessary means to protect our communities.”

The statement said leadership of the Alhuda Islamic Center of Indiana and Eman School are “actively reviewing and strengthening security measures” for both the mosque and school facilities. Officials said meetings and discussions are underway to assess community needs and determine “the best path forward.”

The attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego has drawn national attention and condemnation from religious and civic leaders across the country.

Alhuda, located in Fishers, is widely regarded as the largest Islamic congregation in Indiana and one of the state’s largest mosque facilities. The current mosque and community center opened in 2021 and serves worshippers from throughout Central Indiana.

The statement concluded with prayers for protection and unity.

“May Allah protect our communities, our children, and all places of worship, and grant us wisdom, unity, strength, and steadfastness in the face of these challenges around the world,” the statement said.

Only two candidates have officially filed so far for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board as the 2026 filing period gets underway.

In District 1, Faiza Maqsood has filed to run with no political party designation.

In District 3, David Turk has filed as a Republican candidate.

As of now, no candidates have filed in Districts 2 or 4.

The filing deadline for school board candidates is noon on June 18, leaving nearly a month remaining for additional candidates to enter the race.

Under our HSE district-based system, candidates run only within their individual districts, and voters cast ballots only for candidates representing the district in which they reside.

This election cycle also marks the first time Indiana school board candidates may identify a political party affiliation on the ballot if they choose to do so. Candidates also have the option of running without a party designation.

You can review the HSE School Board district map at this link.