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Greetings Fishers! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free classic movies and vendor fair nights coming to Fishers plaza
  • Why Fishers police are fielding so many e-bike complaints
  • How Fishers band students landed a coveted 2028 Rose Parade spot

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free outdoor movies at Fishers Event Center plaza in September, October (larryinfishers.com) — Fishers Event Center is hosting three free outdoor movie nights on its FORUM Credit Union Plaza this September and October, with classics like "Back to the Future," "Miracle," and "Hocus Pocus." Residents can bring lawn chairs, enjoy themed concessions, and local makers can even apply to sell their work at an accompanying vendor fair.
   

2. As e-bikes transform transit, how will cities keep riders safe? (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Fishers has joined Carmel and Westfield in tightening rules on e-bikes, banning high-powered e-motos from sidewalks and trails and requiring helmets for riders under 16, after more than 70 e-bike-related calls to Fishers police since early 2024. The story explains how local ordinances, hospital injury data and online e-bike sales are reshaping safety expectations for kids and adults across central Indiana. It also previews possible new regulations coming to Indianapolis.
   

3. Fishers High School Marching Tigers to march in '28 Rose Parade (youarecurrent.com) — Fishers High School's Marching Tiger Band has been selected to perform in the 2028 Rose Parade, giving local students another chance to shine on a national stage. More than 200 band members will now begin major fundraising and logistics planning to represent Fishers in Pasadena. School leaders say the honor reflects years of dedication and community support.
   

4. Athlete of the week: Hamilton Southeastern senior's decision to play volleyball pays off (youarecurrent.com) — A Hamilton Southeastern senior outside hitter is emerging as a volleyball leader after once being cut from her middle school team, showing how persistence can pay off for Fishers-area athletes. She credits hard work in club volleyball and an underdog mentality for earning a starting role and a Division I commitment. Her goals now center on a state title and helping teammates grow.
   

5. Surgery-related Medicaid payments in Fishers reach $189 in 2024, up 302.1% (northindynews.com) — Medicaid payments tied to surgery in Fishers climbed to just $189 in 2024, a sharp percentage jump from 2023 but still only the 15th-largest local Medicaid category. The article breaks down which Fishers ZIP codes and procedure codes account for this spending and notes looming federal Medicaid cuts that could affect future local funding.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please keep a lookout for my very friendly kitty Jet.
    Hes been gone from our house on conner knoll pkwy by buffet since thursday. I think hes ended up inside someone's house because he knows his way back… (Nextdoor Conner Knoll)
  • This small calico cat has been wandering our backyard all morning.
    Does it belong to anyone? Covington Estates neighborhood. No collar (Nextdoor Covington Estates)
  • Nexus Valve, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Fishers. Apply here.
  • Wendy's - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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