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π± Patch AM: Police still seeking driver after fatal I-69 hit-and-run near Fishers
And on the Fishers Patch calendar - PTO Pizza with Pals

Hello Fishers! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police still seeking driver after fatal I-69 hit-and-run near Fishers
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Father of 6 Killed in Hit-and-Run While Changing Tire on Highway, Police Still Searching for Suspect (people.com) — A 36-year-old father of six was killed while changing a tire along I-69 near Fishers when a driver struck him and fled, and Indiana State Police are still searching for the suspect. His family remembers him as a devoted "girl dad," and they're asking anyone with information to come forward as donations help support his wife and daughters.
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📸 Around Fishers
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fishers
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- PTO Pizza with Pals
Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
📣 Fishers Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
Amos Butler Audubon Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
9:00 am - Board of Education Meeting →
M S D Lawrence Township Indianapolis, IN 46236 - Fortville: Homeschool Science Club →
Vernon Township Public Library, 625 E Broadway St, Fortville
1:30 pm - Lawrence Economic Development Luncheon sponsored by Powers & Sons
Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce LECC 5720 Wheeler Road Lawrence, IN 46216 Parking is available in the parking lot to the west of the building
11:00 am - Meet the Teacher Night (KG-2nd)
Woodbrook Elementary School 4311 E. 116th St , Carmel, IN 46033
6:00 pm - Meet the Teacher Night (3rd-5th)
Woodbrook Elementary School 4311 E. 116th St , Carmel, IN 46033
7:00 pm - Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
Amos Butler Audubon Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
8:30 am - East vs. West Football Game
Promise Road Elementary 14975 Promise Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
5:30 pm - Classroom Info Night - KG
College Wood Elementary School 12415 Shelborne Rd , Carmel, IN 46032
5:30 pm - Clay Middle School (Carmel): MLL Family Night
Clay Middle School LGI East, LGI West, Media Center - Main floor, Media Center - Work Area (old lab area), Cafeteria - Clay
6:00 pm - Indiana Fall Home & Innovation Expo →
Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, 14157 CJ Way, Noblesville
9:00 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To those ladies from Crafting With A Cause and husband and friend who came last night to pack hygiene bags for flood victims.
JOB WELL DONE!!! Taking 152 bags to Good Samaritan now along with clothes, blankets, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies and canned Good. … (Nextdoor Sunblest Farms 19 & 20) - Hi everyone!
I just bought a new house and urgently need a reliable house painter who can handle the job and provide a cost estimate. If you have any… (Nextdoor Ridgefield)
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Fishers. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.
🗞 Nearby News
Noblesville
- The Sensory Shoppe expands with opening of Noblesville store (youarecurrent.com)
- Book Senior Care Services in Noblesville, IN with Cyndie F. from $17/hr (care.com)
- Indianapolis Public Works plans all-day flood debris removal convoy (wishtv.com)
Carmel
- Carmel's Alternate View earns national optical honor, builds community (youarecurrent.com)
Ok Fishers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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