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Hi Fishers! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's new at Fishers' Headless Horseman Festival this Halloween?
  • Why Fishers just ranked Indiana's best place to retire in 2026
  • How Fishers diners can turn $3 tacos into $300 prizes

Also on today's calendar: Soft Stretch, Quiet Mind and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain this morning; cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Very warm and more humid, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 13 Spooky, Magical, and Totally Fun Halloween Festivals in the Midwest (midwestliving.com) — Fishers families can dive into Halloween at Conner Prairie's long-running Headless Horseman Festival, featuring a 10-acre corn maze, haunted hayrides, midway rides, magic shows, and live music. The roundup also spotlights other big Midwest Halloween celebrations, but Fishers stands out for its family-friendly mix of thrills, rides, and spooky entertainment close to home.
   

• Indiana's Top Retirement City In 2026 Is A Gem Near Indianapolis With A Vibrant Downtown (newsbreak.com) — Fishers is being spotlighted as Indiana's top retirement city for 2026, praised for safety, amenities, and its lively downtown. Local readers can see their hometown through retirees' eyes, from the Nickel Plate District and trail to breweries, boutiques, YMCA programs, and public art, while weighing tradeoffs like housing costs, car dependence, and winter weather.
   

• Indianapolis Taco Week returns with $3 specials and citywide prizes (wishtv.com) — Fishers taco lovers can join Indianapolis Taco Week next week, snagging $3 taco specials at participating restaurants across Central Indiana, including spots in Fishers. Using the event's app, you can map locations, check in, upload photos, and compete for $300 in restaurant gift certificates while exploring new neighborhoods and dishes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone interested in getting Permanent Christmas lights on their roofline this upcoming season?
    Sharp Lights has an October special going on right now that you should look into, look at these lights! Can change them for Halloween and Christmas… (Nextdoor Crosswinds At Windermere)
  • Anyone interested in getting Permanent Christmas lights on their roofline this upcoming season?
    Sharp Lights has an October special going on right now that you should look into, look at these lights! Can change them for Halloween and Christmas… (Nextdoor Crosswinds At Windermere)
  • Opportunities for Positive Growth Inc posted a job opening for Team Manager of Daily Living Services in Fishers. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Shift Leader in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Noblesville

  • District 29 candidates discuss core issues at Noblesville forum (youarecurrent.com)
  • FEMA continues storm relief assistance in Indiana after distributing millions in cash (wishtv.com)
  • 'Just the truth': Noblesville Schools warns of cuts should referendum proposal fail (youarecurrent.com)

Carmel

  • Column: A great place for business, family (youarecurrent.com)
  • Carmel High School students partner with international artist (in.gov)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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