Fishers Democratic City Councilman Bill Stuart has endorsed Geist-area resident Catherine Torzewski in her campaign for Indiana Senate District 31.

In a statement released by the campaign, Stuart cited Torzewski’s community involvement and focus on key issues as reasons for his support.

“Catherine’s involvement in our community and genuine connection with voters reflect a deep understanding of the issues that matter most,” Stuart said. “I have no doubt she will continue her work at the Statehouse to bring a true voice for her constituents.”

Stuart also pointed to Torzewski’s positions on public education, healthcare access, and cost-of-living concerns. He said her experience in the housing market and as a small business owner would bring practical perspective to state government.

Torzewski is a Realtor and small business owner based in central Indiana, with a focus on investment properties. According to the campaign, she is active in the MIBOR Association and has participated in its Real Estate Academy of Leadership, serving on various committees.

She grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2005. Her parents worked as a librarian and a union sheet metal worker, experiences the campaign says helped shape her views on community and public service.

In addition to her professional work, Torzewski serves on the Lawrence Township School Foundation Board and volunteers with a local chapter of Moms Demand Action, where she advocates for gun safety measures, including safe storage and the Jake Laird Law.

The Indiana Senate District 31 seat represents portions of Hamilton and Marion counties, including Fishers.

Hamilton County law enforcement will step up traffic enforcement efforts in early April as part of a statewide initiative aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviors.

The Hamilton County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols focused on speeding and distracted driving. The effort is funded through the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), which supports local enforcement with federal dollars.

From April 4 through April 13, officers will work overtime shifts to identify drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which prohibits motorists from holding mobile devices while driving.

ICJI Executive Director Douglas Huntsinger said the enforcement campaign is designed to address behaviors that can lead to serious or fatal crashes.

“Distracted driving and speeding are preventable behaviors that put drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk,” Huntsinger said. “This campaign is a reminder that these actions have real consequences, and law enforcement officers are actively working to keep Indiana’s roads safe.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Indiana recorded 249 speeding-related fatalities in 2023, along with 47 deadly crashes attributed to distracted driving. Officials note those numbers may be underreported due to limitations in crash data collection.

Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush said deputies will be actively enforcing traffic laws during the campaign.

“Distracted driving and speeding continue to be contributors to serious and deadly crashes,” Quakenbush said. “These actions put everyone on the road at risk. Our deputies will be increasing enforcement efforts and will issue citations to those observed violating these laws.”

Indiana’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect in 2020, allows drivers to use phones only through hands-free technology such as Bluetooth or headsets.

Officials are also urging motorists to take simple steps to reduce risk on the road, including putting phones away while driving, obeying posted speed limits, allowing extra travel time, and maintaining a safe following distance.

The CHIRP program is supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by ICJI.

The Indy Fuel returned home Sunday afternoon looking to bounce back from a loss the night before in Fort Wayne, but came up short again, falling 2-1 to the Fort Wayne Komets in a physical, penalty-filled contest.

Indy struck first midway through the opening period. Tyler Paquette finished a breakaway at the 11:45 mark, with assists from Jesse Tucker and Tyler Weiss, giving the Fuel a brief 1-0 lead. That advantage lasted less than a minute, as Fort Wayne’s Reece Harsch answered quickly to even the score at 1-1.

The first period featured multiple penalties on both sides, but neither team was able to capitalize on the power play. Despite the tie score, Fort Wayne held an 11-5 edge in shots after one period.

The second period proved decisive. Both teams continued to exchange penalties and momentum swings, including a disallowed Komets goal following a goaltender interference review midway through the frame.

Fort Wayne finally broke through late in the period when Anthony Petruzzelli scored with 2:37 remaining to give the Komets a 2-1 lead. The period ended with tensions boiling over, as several players from both teams were sent to the penalty box following a series of scrums.

Indy had opportunities to respond in the third period, including a potential game-tying goal that was waved off early in the frame. The Fuel also generated pressure during a later power play but could not convert.

Mitchell Weeks was pulled for an extra attacker in the final minute, but the Fuel were unable to find the equalizer.

Fort Wayne outshot Indy 24-19 for the game, completing a weekend sweep after Saturday night’s 5-2 win.

The Fuel will look to regroup as they continue their push in the ECHL Central Division standings, facing the Toledo Walley Wednesday night at the Fishers Event Center.

Cadillac did not score points in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, but the new Formula 1 team continued the steady early-season progress that matters most for a startup operation with major ties to Fishers. Sergio Perez finished 17th and Valtteri Bottas was 19th, giving Cadillac its second straight double-car finish. Perez also completed the race on the lead lap for the first time this season.

At the front of the field, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli won the race, beating Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 13.722 seconds, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third. The win made Antonelli the Formula 1 championship leader after three races.

For Cadillac, the Suzuka result was less about finishing position than about building reliability and learning quickly. The team said it has now posted back-to-back two-car finishes after also getting both cars home in China. Team principal Graeme Lowdon called Japan “another strong weekend” and said Cadillac had taken “another significant step forward” in execution and reliability.

Perez sounded encouraged after the race, saying, “Today was our strongest race so far this year.” He added that the team had made “a lot of progress in a short space of time” and believed the car’s pace is getting stronger.

Bottas said the result still provided useful information, noting that Cadillac now goes into a break in the schedule with time to “analyze everything learned so far and spend more time developing the car.”

That next development step could be important. Cadillac brought upgrades to Japan, including revised aerodynamic pieces, and Lowdon said another upgrade package is planned for Miami. He specifically thanked team personnel in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Silverstone and Germany, underscoring the international build-out behind Cadillac’s debut season. Formula 1’s official overview of the team says Cadillac’s U.S. headquarters is in Fishers, alongside its UK base near Silverstone and power-unit work in North Carolina.

Through three races, Cadillac remains without a point and sits 10th in the constructors’ standings, ahead of only Aston Martin on a tiebreaker. But for a first-year team built from scratch, Japan offered another sign that the operation connected to Fishers is becoming more stable and more race-ready each week. The next measuring stick comes May 3 at Miami, Cadillac’s first home Grand Prix.

The OneZone Chamber’s Business Action Committee (ZoneBAC) has endorsed Amy Massillamany in the race for Hamilton County Council, District 2.

In announcing the endorsement, OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell cited Massillamany’s approach to fiscal policy and governance.

“Amy Massillamany brings a thoughtful and fiscally responsible approach to county leadership,” Russell said in a statement. “Her experience and commitment to supporting a strong business climate, while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, make her a strong choice for Hamilton County Council.”

Massillamany currently serves on the Hamilton County Council, where she has focused on budgeting, transparency and long-term planning. According to the chamber, her work has included support for public safety, infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.

ZoneBAC is composed of OneZone Chamber members and evaluates candidates using nonpartisan criteria. The committee reviews candidate positions, qualifications and their approach to issues affecting the local business community before making endorsement decisions.

In its statement, the committee pointed to Massillamany’s experience in county government and her understanding of business-related issues as key factors in its decision.

The Hamilton County Council serves as the fiscal body for county government, responsible for setting budgets, appropriations and tax rates. The District 2 seat is one of several positions that will be on the ballot in the upcoming election.