Articles By: Tom Britt

Local Bank Robbed, Suspect Tries to Cover Tracks

Local Bank Robbed, Suspect Tries to Cover Tracks

0 January 16, 2009 12:50 pm

Fishers Police were dispatched at 10:36 am this morning to a bank robbery at the First Merchants Bank in front of Marsh Supermarket at 116th and Brooks School Road. According to police, Enrique Barahona of Indianapoils entered the bank with [...]

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation awards fall grants

0 January 10, 2009 4:35 am

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation recently awarded over $21,000 for 15 different projects in the fall round of educator grants: Ingersoll Rand Grant: Betty Anderson, Krista Mahan, Jenifer McCormick, Mary Beth Riley, Durbin Elementary – $2,500 for Moving Students Toward 21st [...]

Fishers JH Students Win Rowing Competition

Fishers JH Students Win Rowing Competition

0 January 10, 2009 4:30 am

FJH students top rowing competition using new cardio equipment Students from Fishers Junior High won a rowing competition without ever leaving the building. In the school’s cardio fitness room, a team of students used rowing machines that the school purchased [...]

Fishers HS Swimming Lessons Available

Fishers HS Swimming Lessons Available

0 January 8, 2009 10:37 am

The Fishers High School Aquatic Center is currently accepting registrations for late-Winter swim lessons for the sessions beginning January 26, 2009 through March 26, 2009. All lessons are held at Fishers HS, 13000 Promise Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038. The swim [...]

Lawrence Central Hosts FAFSA Seminar

0 January 7, 2009 3:07 pm

LC will host its annual FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) seminar at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Studio Theatre. Parents of graduating seniors are encouraged to attend to learn how to file the required paperwork; the seminar [...]

Future of Fishers Town Center Meetings

0 January 7, 2009 3:06 pm

The Fishers Town Council is hosting a series of meetings to gain input from the public on the future of the Town Center area. The town previously met with town center residents and business owners and is inviting all Fishers [...]

GHPOA Annual Meeting

0 January 2, 2009 5:11 am

All GHPOA homeowners are invited to attend the annual meeting on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 pm at Amy Beverland Elementary School.

Holy Cross Lutheran School to Move Saturday

0 December 30, 2008 12:51 pm

Holy Cross Lutheran School will be moving into the new Education Center that was just completed by Holy Cross Lutheran Church in the Geist area of Indianapolis. On Saturday, January 3, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the children and families [...]

Dinner to Benefit Jackson Palmer

Dinner to Benefit Jackson Palmer

0 December 29, 2008 11:07 am

Friends and family of Jackson Palmer, an 8-year-old Hoosier Road Elementary student diagnosed with cancer, are hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, January 10th from 4:00-8:00 pm at Fishers United Methodist Church. Tickets are $8 each (minimum donation) and [...]

Professional Organizers Indy Workshop

0 December 25, 2008 9:21 am

Are you feeling out of control? Could you use FREE advice on getting and staying organized in every area of your life? Attend the 2nd Annual professional Organizers Indy Workshops at Bed Bath & Beyond at Hamilton Town Center at [...]

Meet Your Neighbor: Local Family Designed, Built Macy’s Window Displays

Meet Your Neighbor: Local Family Designed, Built Macy’s Window Displays

3 December 13, 2008 12:48 pm

For many of us, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings back fond childhood memories of family gatherings and a kick-off to the holiday season. Perhaps no one has fonder family memories than the Gianfagna family living in Windermere. John [...]

Toys for Tots Holiday Gala at Bella Vita

Toys for Tots Holiday Gala at Bella Vita

0 November 29, 2008 8:21 am

Come celebrate the season with a food station, champagne, live music and good cheer while raising money for families less fortunate. Shop unique vendors and and bring home that special gift as well. All proceeds benefit the Toys for Tots [...]

PartyLite Open House

0 November 25, 2008 1:57 pm

Join me Friday, 12/5 from 3-9PM and Saturday 12/6 from 9AM-1PM for my annual Holiday Open House at 10965 Geist Woods N. Dr. – corner of 96th & Fall Creek. All cash-n-carry items 1/2-price and holiday delivery available!

Annexation Trial: Day 1 Diary

5 November 24, 2008 5:45 am

I arrived in the courtroom around 8:40 am only to hear the lawyers admitting evidence into the court. At issue was whether or not the subject matter around the Towns of East and West Geist were going to be admissible [...]

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

0 November 23, 2008 6:53 am

This week, the Geist Half Marathon & 5K launched a new website for this year’s race to be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. New features include a volunteer sign-up page, enhanced course information, frequently asked questions, and links to [...]

GHPOA Crime Watch Meeting Tomorrow Night

0 November 18, 2008 1:13 pm

Residents of Geist Harbours are invited to a special crime watch meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday November 19th, at 7:00 pm at the Geist Clubhouse. Neighborhood Patrol is hosting the meeting and bringing police from Indianapolis Metro Police, Hamilton County, and [...]

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

0 November 18, 2008 11:47 am

Looking for a gift for your wife, mom, or grandmother? Geist Jewelers has just the gift. An original design by Dennis Morton at Geist Jewelers, the Generations Pendant is a custom-made necklace with stones representing family members set in gold [...]

Ameriana Bank Branch Opens at Geist

Ameriana Bank Branch Opens at Geist

0 November 14, 2008 5:13 am

Jerome J. Gassen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ameriana Bancorp (NASDAQ: ASBI), announced today the opening of the Fishers Banking Center, located at 11521 Olio Road at 116th Street.  The new banking center is the Bank’s fifth location in [...]

Mud Creek Opens with Soapy Murder Case Nov. 21st

Mud Creek Opens with Soapy Murder Case Nov. 21st

0 November 9, 2008 7:02 am

The Soapy Murder Case, a great show for the whole family, opens at the Mud Creek Barn right before Thanksgiving.  Life in a soap opera meets life in a New York City penthouse with hysterical results! Old Horatio Tucker, sponsor [...]

Fall Creek Shoppes Ghost Town Expands

1 November 7, 2008 2:21 pm

Over the weekend, Market Pointe Interiors moved out of the Fall Creek Harbour Shoppes, leaving yet another empty hole in a one-time thriving strip mall at Brooks School and Fall Creek Road. From Classic Cleaners to Infusion, every retail spot [...]