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Community Rallies around Olympic Hopeful Samantha Peszek

Community Rallies around Olympic Hopeful Samantha Peszek

0 / May 19, 2008 10:30 am

Summer vacation means loafing around and having fun to most students, but not Samantha Peszek. As the 16-year-old Highland Springs resident wraps up her sophomore year at Cathedral High School, she’ll also be gearing up for two national gymnastic competitions [...]

Kids Arrive at Geist Half Marathon

0 / May 19, 2008 9:44 am

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Finish Line Video From Geist Half & 5K

0 / May 18, 2008 4:01 pm

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Lisa Verona Wins Women’s Geist Half Marathon

0 / May 18, 2008 3:53 pm

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Finish Line Video From Geist Half & 5K

0 / May 18, 2008 10:48 am

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=A0432F4824F111DD8DA6000423CF3686&asset_type=movie&asset_id=A0432F4824F111DD8DA6000423CF3686&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /] Here is some video at the finish line of the Geist Half Marathon & 5K. This clip captures the men’s winner of the Geist Half Marathon, Chris Swisher.

Local Runners Earn Top Honors in First Race Around the Reservoir

Local Runners Earn Top Honors in First Race Around the Reservoir

1 / May 17, 2008 4:50 pm

All of the top finishers in the first Geist Half Marathon were from the Indianapolis area — most from Fishers or Geist! An amazing 4,500 runners turned out for the race around the reservoir Saturday. Geist Half Winner, Chris Swisher, [...]

Geist Half Setting Up

Geist Half Setting Up

0 / May 16, 2008 3:02 pm

Here are some photos from today as we set up for the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K! Thanks again to the over 700 volunteers for stepping up to make this great community event happen! For more information on road [...]

Missing Dogs Mystery Solved in Highland Springs

Missing Dogs Mystery Solved in Highland Springs

3 / May 13, 2008 6:26 am

Our missing dog mystery in Highland Springs North has been solved, thanks to Det. Tom Rogers with the Hamilton County Police Department. We previously reported in late January that two full-breed whippet dogs, Libby and Patsy, were missing from the [...]

The Ghosts of Germantown

The Ghosts of Germantown

9 / May 13, 2008 5:19 am

By John Fogarty At the bottom of Geist Reservoir, lies the village of Germantown. For 70 years it has lain there, undisturbed. Untroubled. By the living, that is . . . But the spirits of Germantown don’t rest so easy. [...]

New Church Opens in Geist Area

New Church Opens in Geist Area

0 / May 9, 2008 10:42 am

When I sat down with Pastor Adrienne Homes of Geist’s newest church — Abounding Grace Church of God — I was a little surprised to hear this sweet, soft spoken lady proclaim: “I can preach the horn off a bull!” [...]

Summer Vacation Planner: Short Trips that are Long on Family Memories

Summer Vacation Planner: Short Trips that are Long on Family Memories

0 / May 8, 2008 10:03 pm

Last summer, our family didn’t take one, big “family vacation.” Instead, we opted for several, smaller trips sprinkled throughout the summer and on into the fall. All those weekend getaways ended up being more enjoyable than just one big week [...]

LN Student Chosen for Elite Leadership Program, Plans to Bring Ideas Festival to Lawrence

LN Student Chosen for Elite Leadership Program, Plans to Bring Ideas Festival to Lawrence

0 / May 7, 2008 3:03 pm

Geist resident and Lawrence North Junior David Langdon is the first student from Indiana to be selected for an elite leadership program that brings world leaders together with students, educators and other thinkers each year in Aspen, Colo. Langdon is [...]

Apple Family Farm Offers Humane, Healthy Food

Apple Family Farm Offers Humane, Healthy Food

0 / May 7, 2008 12:39 pm

This year, fans of the Geist Farmers Market may have noticed an absence of one of last year’s principal vendors, the Apple Family Farm, whose grass-fed meats were a favorite among market-goers. The good news is that they’ve opened their [...]

Boredom Busters: Summer Camps Galore for Every Interest

Boredom Busters: Summer Camps Galore for Every Interest

3 / May 6, 2008 8:59 pm

Sifting through the volumes of summer camp options in our area is no small task! No matter if your child is a diva or a cowboy, into science or swimming, you’re sure to find something perfect and close to home. [...]

Summer Fun Finder: Family-Friendly Events in Indy

0 / May 6, 2008 4:46 pm

Even if you’re stuck at home this summer, you’ll find plenty of festivals and entertainment happening right here in Indy! Geist Half Marathon & 5K Race Around the Reservoir — May 17 (www.geisthalf.com) Broad Ripple Art Fair — May 17 [...]

Go Hiking, Wade in the Creek or Ride a Tire Swing at Area Parks this Summer

Go Hiking, Wade in the Creek or Ride a Tire Swing at Area Parks this Summer

0 / May 5, 2008 9:19 pm

Are your children tired of playing on the same old backyard swing set? Maybe it is time to break the backyard boredom with a visit to a local park. Kids and parents alike can benefit from the fresh air, exercise [...]

Teens Give Rise to New Skate Park in Fishers

Teens Give Rise to New Skate Park in Fishers

7 / May 5, 2008 9:10 pm

Who says that teens don’t have a say in our community? I know of three who do and have already used their voices to get just what they have been dreaming about for a very long time — a new [...]

New Beginnings Photo Contest Entries

2 / May 3, 2008 6:45 am

I took some of the photos we received for the atGeist Photo Contest and put them into a slide show for you all to watch. We had some great entries and the judges are reviewing them all now. Thanks to [...]

Steve Solves Gas Price Problem, No Tax Holiday

0 / May 2, 2008 2:05 pm

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Steve King Running for President?

0 / April 30, 2008 10:33 am

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=2180F3380E1D11DD8FBF000423CF382E&asset_type=movie&asset_id=2180F3380E1D11DD8FBF000423CF382E&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /]That’s right, our very own Steve King is running as a write-in candidate for President of the United States! Here is his first commercial announcing his candidacy, compliments of GeistTV.com. Watch the full show and [...]