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.
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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.
Noblesville Creates, the county’s only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to supporting the arts, is inviting the community to celebrate a year of creative impact at its annual celebration on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The event will take place at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville and brings together local leaders, artists, and arts supporters to reflect on achievements and look ahead to the future of the arts in Hamilton County.
The organization, formerly known as Nickel Plate Arts, has spent the past year investing in local artists, hosting community events, and enriching the region’s cultural landscape. According to data released by Noblesville Creates, its efforts in 2024 generated $730,000 in household income, supported 37 full-time equivalent jobs, and contributed $530,000 to the local economy.
“We believe that connecting people through the arts is essential to making Hamilton County a vibrant, dynamic place to live, work, and play,” the organization said in a statement. “We’re proud of the impact we’ve made and excited to celebrate it with our community.”
Among the highlights of the past year:
407 grants processed and $69,390 in art sales
38 exhibits coordinated and four major community events hosted
Four total solar eclipse events held across the region
The successful pilot of the first Noblesville Cultural Arts District Art Crawl
The return of the popular Songwriter Series and Rock on Maple concerts
Internship of the Year honors from the Noblesville Schools Foundation
Growth in community engagement across social media platforms, with up to 155% increases in followers and interactions over the previous year
Despite road closures along State Road 32 and Pleasant Street for more than three months, the organization still managed to increase attendance by 1.2% compared to 2023.
Looking ahead, Noblesville Creates is seeking sponsors to support its mission. Sponsorship opportunities for the annual celebration range from $500 to $4,000 and directly fund programs that empower artists, offer creative experiences to the public, and help cities and businesses incorporate the arts into their planning.
“Noblesville Creates isn’t just about supporting art for art’s sake. It’s about building a stronger, more connected community,” the organization emphasized.
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.
Austin Thompson, 32, of Elwood, was arrested July 17 and faces a series of felony charges related to child sexual exploitation and trafficking.
According to authorities, the Hamilton County Metro ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force began investigating Thompson following a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detectives obtained search warrants for Thompson’s social media accounts, reportedly uncovering evidence of extensive possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material.
Investigators said they found approximately 1,000 illegal images of child sexual abuse and about 2,300 messages on various platforms, where Thompson is accused of soliciting minors and sharing illicit material. He was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held at the Madison County Jail.
Charges Filed
Prosecutors have charged Thompson with:
2 counts of Promotion of Child Sexual Trafficking (Level 3 Felony)
5 counts of Child Exploitation (Level 4 Felony)
2 counts of Child Exploitation (Level 5 Felony)
1 count of Possession of Child Pornography (Level 5 Felony)
Metro ICAC Task Force
The investigation was led by the Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force, headquartered at the Fishers Police Department. The task force is composed of detectives from the following agencies:
Fishers Police Department
Carmel Police Department
Westfield Police Department
Noblesville Police Department
Anderson Police Department
Greenfield Police Department
Hamilton County Sheriff
Madison County Sheriff
Department of Homeland Security
The task force investigates internet crimes against children and handles child exploitation cases in Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, and Tipton counties.
Authorities stress that a charge is merely an accusation, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thompson remains held at Madison County Jail pending further proceedings.
Members of the Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club appear before the Council
The Fishers City Council finalized the Economic Development Bonds financing a multi family housing project on the grounds of the Gray Eagle Golf Course at Monday night’s meeting. The action provides a Tax increment Financing plan providing property tax incentives for the development plans.
During Community Comment at the end of the session, one person criticized the incentives provided, asking why Fishers needs this golf course.
In other items before the Council:
–Final approval was given to enact a revised property maintenance code. Read the ordinance at this link.
–Biopharmaceutical firm 1Elevan received final approval for tax breaks allowing their move from California to the Exit 5 complex.
–A representative of the Windjammer neighborhood in the Geist area of Fishers made a presentation during Community Comment on efforts to handle E. Coli issues. He explained how coordinating local, county and state agencies had been a challenge to address the neighborhoods concerns. Council President Pete Peterson said he understands the frustration of the residents of that area, but bemoaned the fact that it is a challenge to get different agencies reporting to different places to coordinate a response.
–The Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club spoke before the Council about their project, the local Juneteenth celebration last month at Conner Prairie. Over 3,000 people attended that event.
Police Chief Ed Gebhart talks about the parking permit system before the Council
Fishers City Council President Pete Peterson calls it an “imperfect solution,” but the best option available, as the Council unanimously approved a new ordinance Monday night to implement residential parking permits in select neighborhoods.
The measure is aimed at addressing parking concerns in areas near two locations along Lantern Road: north of 116th Street near the Al Huda Mosque and south of 116th Street near King Jugg. Under the ordinance, parking permits will be required on nearby residential streets during specific times—most notably, Friday prayers and the month of Ramadan (scheduled for February 17 through March 19 in 2026) near the mosque, and during peak hours of operation near King Jugg.
The specific streets subject to the new permit rules will be designated by the Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety, which meets twice monthly. The board is composed of Mayor Scott Fadness and his two appointees, Jeff Lantz and Steve Orusa.
During the public hearing, six individuals addressed the Council—five spoke in favor of the ordinance, while one voiced opposition.
The Fishers Police Department will manage the permit system, with a process in place for residents in affected areas to request permits. Police Chief Ed Gebhart emphasized the department’s goal is compliance, not punishment, but violators will face a $150 fine.
At the most recent Board of Works meeting, Mayor Fadness stated that the board could begin identifying the impacted streets as early as its next session on July 29.
Carl Boards II is facing the possibility of a death sentence in connection with the death of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz in July of 2022. Authorities are now planning to file additional charges against Boards related to allegations he attacked a prison guard.
For more details, read the story posted by television station WTHR at this link.
Fishers Freight head coach Dixie Wooten credited his players following the team’s fourth consecutive victory, a 49-40 win over the San Diego Strike Force Saturday night at the Fishers Event Center.
A lively crowd of more than 4,000 was on hand. After the game, Coach Wooten shared a message with the fans through reporter Eva Hallman: “Just keep supporting us.”
It’s been a roller-coaster season for the Freight. After opening the year with two wins, the team endured a nine-game losing streak before turning things around with a four-game winning run. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Freight played with energy, and the home crowd responded with enthusiastic support throughout the night.
San Diego opened the scoring but missed the extra point. The first quarter ended with Fishers holding a narrow 14-13 lead.
The turning point came just before halftime. With six seconds left in the second quarter and the Freight ahead 27-20, San Diego attempted a deep pass into the end zone. Freight defensive back Aaron Jackson, known for his interception skills, picked off the pass and electrified the crowd by returning it the length of the field for a touchdown as time expired.
Another key to this win…no Fishers turnovers and the Freight limited their penalties, while the Strike Force were called for a number of yellow-flagged miscues.
The Strike Force entered the game having already clinched a playoff spot, but were battling for the chance to host a first-round matchup. The loss is a setback in those hopes.
The Freight now stand at 6-9 on the season. They’ll wrap up their year this Friday at home against the Iowa Barnstormers, once again at the Fishers Event Center.
