Tailgating is a tradition at sporting events like Colts home games, and a local nonprofit is raising money with a special event coming up Sunday, October 2nd.
“More Than a Phone” is a Fishers-based group that works with domestic violence shelters, providing smartphones and data service plans to the survivors of abuse. The event is called “More Than a Tailgate.”
On Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crane Bay Event Center in downtown Indianapolis, attendees can enjoy tailgate-inspired food and drinks, outdoor games and live music from the Cool City Band during a family-friendly tailgate. Live and silent auctions will take place throughout the event, which will include several getaways and a black opal necklace. All event proceeds will benefit More Than a Phone.
Hamilton County government is in the process of constructing the first county domestic violence shelter in the Noblesville area.
A McCordsville woman faces a number of charges in connection with an incident along I-69 in Fishers. Shaalea Davis, 38, is charged with a number of felony counts, including attempted murder, domestic battery and pointing a firearm.
Fishers Police were called to I-69 just north of 116th Street around 3pm Saturday and found a man and a woman standing outside a parked vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. The man told police he had been shot. The woman was taken into custody and officers assisted the man until paramedics could arrive at the scene. The man was taken to a local hospital and the woman was transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
Authorities did not disclose the condition of the man taken to the hospital. Police say a handgun was recovered from the scene.
The first vehicle in a caravan drove through a blue ribbon, officially opening State Road 37 interchanges at 146th & 131st Streets
County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt and I recalled about 9 years ago when Hamilton County first proposed a new design for State Road 37 through Fishers, to the then Fishers Town Council, with a smooth traffic flow along the highway. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness remembered leaving a meeting at the Statehouse years later, with the realization that the State Road 37 project could become a reality.
126th Street with the first interchange to be complete, with a roundabout overhead and an underpass for highway motorists. In spring of 2021, construction began on the interchanges along State Road 37 at 131st and 146th Streets. Monday morning, a ceremony was held to open both interchanges. A throng of dignitaries from state, county and city governments were on hand.
It was a caravan that traveled along the new 131st Street roundabout, then the 146th Street traffic signal design, with the lead vehicle motoring through the ribbon, officially opening the roadways.
That leaves only the 141st Street interchange left to be constructed in the Fishers part of the highway. The city and county are working with state officials and looking at design and engineering issues, finding a way forward to construct that interchange. All the officials connected with that project say it is not a matter of whether, but when that interchange will be built.
I was invited to join the vehicle with Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen in the ribbon-cutting caravan, and I video recorded the journey. We talked along the route and had an informative (and at times entertaining) discussion along the way.
I’ve been attending Mudsock football games for a lot of years and this special event never loses its shine with me.
I started thinking, how many events happen in Fishers where roughly 8,000 people, mostly local, gather together in in place at one time? The only other time I can imagine is the annual Spark Fishers summer festival.
For those new to the area, the Mudsock Game is the annual game on the football schedule where the two local high schools meet on the gridiron. It has been a big date on the local calendar ever since Fishers High School Opened and started playing varsity football.
It is a time to celebrate our local schools and the athletes that compete. I am told the 2022 game last Friday sold out all the tickets the two high schools had to offer (the home field this year was HSE) and the HSE Education Foundation sold out its VIP area.
It was about as competitive as a high school football game can be. The score was tied at the end of regulation. Fishers started the overtime by scoring a touchdown but muffing the extra point. HSE then scored a touchdown and the extra point was good. The Royals won by one point in overtime .
The atmosphere was something, but that is true every year.
Halftime is always special at the Mudsock Game because the Teachers of the Year are celebrated. See the video below (I may have missed one or two due to getting setup a little late…to those teachers, my apologies).
The Mudsock Game is a special celebration each year. The weather was good and it was another special night to remember.
Firefighters offer safety tips to the younger ones in attendance
Safety Day has become a regular early September event in Fishers, but 2022 is the first year it was held next to the Farmer’s Market in Fishers, on Municipal Drive next to the Amphitheater.
Perfect weather drew a big crowd with activities galore for all ages.
Here are some photos from the September 10th Safety Day in Fishers:
Fishers continues to be a busy place for road construction in the coming week. Watch for lane restrictions along 146th Street and State Road 37 as crews install traffic signals.
There are a number of other projects listed in the weekly report, as provided by the City of Fishers:
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STATE ROAD 37 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
STATE ROAD 37 AND 146TH STREET All left-turn lanes are currently restricted on SR 37 and on 146th Street with traffic moved to the interior lanes. Thru traffic and right turns on SR 37 and 146th Street will remain open. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes for all left turn access. View an alternate route map here.
Beginning on Monday, September 12 through Saturday, September 17, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., there will be single lane restrictions on 146th Street for traffic signal loops.
STATE ROAD 37 AND 131ST/135TH STREET 135th Street, west of SR 37, is currently closed as work progresses on the project. SR 37 will remain open both northbound and southbound and allow right in/right out access at 131st Street. View the detour map here.
Please drive with caution through this area. To learn more about the State Road 37 Improvement Project and sign up to receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.
PROJECTS SOUTH OF 116TH STREET
RINGER ROAD Ringer Road will be closed to thru traffic on Saturday, September 10 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. to resurface the roadway. Access to the residents will be maintained. Flaggers will be in place. View map here.
96TH STREET Daily lane restrictions are currently in place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on 96th Street between Allisonville Road and Masters Road for the installation of small cell structures.
PROJECTS NORTH OF 116TH STREET
126TH STREET
During the week of September 12, there will be daily lane restrictions along 126th Street, just east of Lantern Road, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Duke Energy to perform utility pole work.
2022 RESURFACING PROJECT
ADA ramp and curb reconstruction has started taking place in Brookston Place, Geist Overlook, Hamilton Proper and Valleys at Geist as part of the 2022 Resurfacing Project. Homeowners will be notified via door hangers prior to any curb reconstruction near their home. After ADA ramp and curb reconstruction is completed, those areas will be restored with topsoil and seed. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to water the seed for the seed to germinate. Prior to road resurfacing, residents will be notified via street signage for street parking restrictions.
Road resurfacing work will be taking place on Promise Road between 136th Street and 141st Street on Monday, September 12 and on 136th Street between Cyntheanne Road and Atlantic Road between Friday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 13.
You may have heard about the latest COVID vaccine that includes Omicron and some other variants. As of September 9, The Fishers Health Department has the new vaccine available. You can call 317-595-3211 to arrange an appointment to receive the vaccine if you are 12 years of age or older.
Fishers Public Health Director Monica Heltz talks about that and much more in this podcast.
Safety Day in Fishers has had many locations, for many years in a hospital parking lot. 2022 brings the event to the Fishers Municipal Complex as part of the September 10th Farmers Market.
Safety Day is set for Saturday, September 10th, 8am-noon, on the west side of Municipal Drive, near the Fire Department headquarters. “All Things Safety” is the name of this year’s event, and will happen alongside the Farmers Market.
Here is the schedule of what to expect:
8am Opening Ceremonies
Fall Creek JR High and Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High Choirs
8:30am Fishers Junior High Strings
9:30am MC Axe and the Fire Crew with Kasey the Fire Dog to perform
9a-11a Scout Pack 190 and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Bike Rodeo
11am Fishers Fire Department Extrication Demo
Here is a partial list of various activities set for Saturday:
Other Events from 8a-12noon:
Versiti Blood Donations
45 Vender Booths
Face Painting
Touch a Truck
Spray water from a fire truck
Military on site
Hamilton County Emergency Management
Music
Food Trucks at the Market
Fishers Farmers Market
State Farm/Indiana Sheriffs Association Seat Belt Convincer
A look at some of the art with people perusing the work
Fishers Arts Council (FAC) is hosting their 3rd Annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County
Artists, with the exhibit is free and open to the public as of now. There also will be a free public “Second Friday” reception on Friday, September 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Collaboration Hub Gallery, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers. The reception will include live music from the Goodman & Joven Duo, refreshments, and adult beverages.
“While this is a juried show and our judge decides the awards, the community gets a say as
well,” says Les Reinhardt, Executive Director. Patrons can visit the gallery in person during
business hours to select their favorite and vote, as well as during the first hour of the Friday
night reception. “The gallery has also gone live on Facebook and everyone has really been
blown away by the talent coming out of Hamilton County. The comments are so positive; plus we include those ‘likes’ in our vote tallying for the People’s Choice winner.” Reinhardt says that those who can’t visit in person can vote for their favorite through the Facebook album pinned to the top of their page at this link, through 7pm on September 9th. The awards ceremony begins at 7:15pm on September 9th and winners will be posted to the album as well as on the FAC website.
Guests can visit the gallery in person at 11810 Technology Drive Monday-Friday 9am-5pm,
excluding holidays. You can also see the juried exhibit in their online gallery at this link.
A juried exhibit is one in which artists pay a fee to enter, and a juror reviews their works digitally before deciding if they will be part of the exhibit. Once chosen, artists bring their art to the gallery where the juror reviews the art in person, and selects winners based on their skill and presentation. The juror for 2022 is Terry Lacy, selected by Fishers Arts Council’s Juried Exhibit Committee, chaired by Pat Grabill. Lacy received his BFA from the Herron School of Art and his MFA from Indiana University. After teaching graphic design at Purdue University, he and his wife Fran started Lacy Design in Carroll County. Lacy has exhibited widely and accepts commission work in handmade paper in addition to watercolor and oil. This year was the largest turn out of artists and artwork submitted to the FAC exhibit. Lacy explained the responsibility of jurying the show, “I found the 2022 Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists show to be very diverse and of a high quality across the board. The range of subjects, the multiple painting techniques,
and the surprising skill levels are very impressive. I liked several pieces very much and would readily hang several of them on my walls. It is reassuring to know so much good work is being produced in Hamilton County.”
“We are honored to showcase the incredible talent of Hamilton County in our gallery – with
Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and even that little slice of Indianapolis inside the
Hamilton County border represented – we hope to keep growing to include artists from all of our towns. This truly is a beautiful exhibit of Hamilton County Artists,” says Reinhardt.
The Indiana State Senate District 31 race is shaping-up to be one of the most competitive in the state, and endorsements have been coming in for both candidates. The latest is from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and former Indiana State School Superintendent Jennifer McCormick, each endorsing Democrat Jocelyn Vare.
“Jocelyn Vare has proven to be a tireless advocate for students, showing her incredible support for public school students, educators, staff and administrators,” says Dr. McCormick in a Vare campaign news release.. “Her voice in the State Senate is essential and will have a promising impact on Indiana’s future.”
Vare says she opposed House Bill 1134, which some called the “anti-CRT” legislation, dealing with what is taught in public school classrooms on certain academic subjects. Vare’s opponent, Kyle Walker, voted for HR 1134.
“I am committed to strengthening our public schools,” Vare emphasizes. “The fact that the
Supermajority championed such a destructive bill provides insight into how out-of-touch they have become with their own communities.”
Walker currently holds the Indiana Senate seat, elected by a Republican caucus after long-serving Senator Jim Merritt resigned from the seat during his term. Vare is an at-large Fishers City Council member.
Senate District 31 encompasses all of Fishers and a portion of Lawrence Township in Marion County.
