Archive for category: Local News

football fans predict colts win on youtube.com

0 / September 7, 2007 8:41 am

These are a few youtube.com videos that random people put together about last night’s Colts game against the Saints. Don’t laugh, these are the creme of the crop on YouTube.com! [kml_flashembed movie="http://youtube.com/v/7YVn69cb_eM" width="300" height="250" wmode="transparent" /] Cricket story and then [...]

What is a “green” lawn?

0 / September 7, 2007 8:30 am

“Geist residents need to stop using fertilizer” was the opening salvo on local news broadcast following last Friday’s community meeting to inform homeowners about the toxic levels of blue green algae in Geist Reservoir. Actually, what was said by Dr. [...]

2007 Indianapolis Air Show Boasts Record Attendance

0 / September 7, 2007 4:46 am

The 11th Annual Indianapolis Air Show at the Mt.Comfort Airport is celebrating another success story with a record-setting 70,000 spectators showing up on the second day (August 26th)! [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/_908i0dl24w" width="300" height="250" wmode="transparent" /]In case you missed it, The U.S [...]

Fishers is Forcibly Annexing Intracoastal

0 / September 5, 2007 5:54 am

Well, according to the 2008 Fishers budget proposal introduced tonight, next year’s budget will have expenditures $11.5 million MORE than revenues.  That’s right, an $11.5 MILLION budget deficit.  The Town Manager, Gary Huff, plans on using a large surplus in [...]

Join the Party at Petry’s Place

Join the Party at Petry’s Place

0 / September 3, 2007 6:04 pm

It wasn’t long ago when Petry’s Place was just an elaborate dream about a happy place to escape and simply have fun. Now Jodi Petry’s dream has materialized into a new place for kids of all ages to party — [...]

Greek festival ticket winners announced

0 / September 2, 2007 8:25 am

Thanks to all of you that entered the free Indy Greek Festival drawing last week. We had several email entries and a few “comment” entries on the article we posted last week. The winners of a $20 voucher and (3) [...]

Geist Water Rescue

0 / September 1, 2007 7:01 am

This algae always runs rampant during the heat of the summer.  This year’s drought is increasing the risks.  It can make drinking water unpleasant.  Some of the hardest water in the state is located in Geist, Fishers, and Westfield areas.  [...]

Tests on Geist Come Back slightly lower

Tests on Geist Come Back slightly lower

0 / August 31, 2007 3:46 pm

Test results on the water samples pulled earlier this week from Geist Reservoir show a slight decrease in the blue-green algae toxins, but we are not out of the woods yet. The Indiana Department of Health has not lifted their [...]

Don’t let the toxic terrorists win

2 / August 31, 2007 3:15 pm

Microscopic cyanobacteria, blue-green algae, toxic blooms, and non-phosphorous fertilizer aside, the bottom line is: “Can we go boating this weekend on Geist Reservoir?” After sitting through a one-hour botany class this morning at the Indianapolis Yacht Club (thanks for the [...]

More information about blue-green algae

More information about blue-green algae

0 / August 31, 2007 12:49 pm

The Center for Earth and Environmental Science handed out a flyer this morning that explains what is known about this toxic blue-green algae that has caused the health warning issued by the Indiana Department of Health. Some of the key [...]

Special Report from GeistRadio.com on the Algae Problems

Special Report from GeistRadio.com on the Algae Problems

0 / August 31, 2007 12:25 pm

We just posted the GeistRadio.com recap of this morning’s meeting at the Indianapolis Yacht Club. This special report from GeistRadio.com features interviews and reactions from Senator Beverly Gard (R), Senator Jim Merritt (R), and Gail McDowell of the Geist Lake [...]

Dr. Lenore Tedesco Talks About our Algae Problem

Dr. Lenore Tedesco Talks About our Algae Problem

2 / August 31, 2007 10:36 am

GeistRadio.com just posted the full unedited presentation given by Dr. Lenore Tedesco, director of the Center for the Earth and Environmental Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. To watch this, visit GeistRadio.com!

Status of Geist Water to be Announced today

Status of Geist Water to be Announced today

1 / August 31, 2007 9:41 am

We had a meeting this morning at the Indianapolis Yacht Club with representatives from Veolia Water, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Department of Health, and the Center for Earth and Environmental Science on-hand to explain [...]

Geist Jewelers to Sponsor Geist Half, designing & creating medals

Geist Jewelers to Sponsor Geist Half, designing & creating medals

0 / August 29, 2007 4:14 pm

Organizers of the Geist Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk Presented by Community Health Network today announced Geist Jewelers as a $10,000 Captain’s Sponsor of the inaugural race around Geist Reservoir on May 17th, 2008. As a part of their sponsorship, [...]

Toxic Algae Problem to be Discussed at Yacht Club

Toxic Algae Problem to be Discussed at Yacht Club

0 / August 29, 2007 3:55 pm

Senator Gard, Senator Merritt, Veolia Water, Indiana Health Department, IDEM, and DNR representatives to be on-hand for information session Residents of Geist will be able to discuss concerns regarding the recent outbreak of troublesome blue-green algae in Geist Reservoir during [...]

Reservoir Still Not ‘Clear’ according to officials

Reservoir Still Not ‘Clear’ according to officials

4 / August 28, 2007 1:28 am

Two weeks and a few days of rain after the Indiana Department of Health issued the alert about the health dangers of blue-green algae in Geist Reservoir, authorities are still hesitant to give the all clear to residents. “Veolia Water [...]

Geist Farmers Market Losing Steam, Optimistic for Next Year (video)

Geist Farmers Market Losing Steam, Optimistic for Next Year (video)

0 / August 27, 2007 2:39 pm

The heat of the summer has worn down the vendors of the Geist Farmers Market in the parking lot of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. On a recent visit to the Thursday afternoon outdoor market at the corner of Fox and [...]

* FREE * Musikgarten Cycle of Seasons 15 week class

* FREE * Musikgarten Cycle of Seasons 15 week class

1 / August 23, 2007 11:20 am

Early Childhood Development FREE 15 Week Class!!! Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy is celebrating the grand opening of the Musikgarten room and offering a free 15 week class — a $225 value! Join us this Saturday, August 25 at 10:00AM for [...]

Ladies Night @ Art Amour

0 / August 22, 2007 5:30 pm

Come enjoy a relaxing evening painting Pottery at Art Amour(a paint your own pottery studio). Thursday, October 25th – 6pm-9pm * Chat with other ladies * Relax with friends * Bring your own food and drink (alcoholic beverages allowed) Please [...]

Belly Dancing School Visit on GeistRadio.com

Belly Dancing School Visit on GeistRadio.com

0 / August 22, 2007 11:48 am

Steve King and I visited a local belly dancing school this week and we recorded our interviews, belly dancing lesson, and a segment we call “Belly Dancers Gone Wild” clip. We just posted the first of the three installments on [...]