Archive for category: Local News

Zebra Mussels Found in Geist, Could Cause Problems

Zebra Mussels Found in Geist, Could Cause Problems

2 / April 19, 2010 9:38 am

A marina worker at Geist Reservoir hooked a Chinese mystery snail, an exotic species already prominent in the reservoir, while fishing recently, and on it was another undesirable species—an adult zebra mussel. “That’s one invasive species colonizing on another,” said [...]

Learn about LT School Board Candidates April 19

0 / April 16, 2010 3:06 pm

LT School Board Candidates Forum, Monday, April 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Lawrence North. Learn about the 8 candidates and make an informed voting decision!

Club Member to Pilot Sailboat in Famous Yacht Race

Club Member to Pilot Sailboat in Famous Yacht Race

0 / April 15, 2010 4:32 am

What’s a nice guy from landlocked Carmel, Indiana, doing in a yacht race like this? For Chris Palabrica the answer is simple – it’s the chance to fulfill a lifelong sportsman’s dream, and to share it with a sister who [...]

HSE Varsity Baseball Wins Over Lawrence North, 10-5

HSE Varsity Baseball Wins Over Lawrence North, 10-5

0 / April 8, 2010 2:12 am

Spring sports are in action.  Whether it be baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf or track and field, you or someone you know is “in the game.”  Recently, Hamilton Southeastern and Lawrence North and faced off bringing America’s favorite past time [...]

Oral Cancer Awareness

Oral Cancer Awareness

0 / April 6, 2010 10:33 am

Olio Dental of Fishers, Indiana wants to make you aware of oral cancer. Dr. Robert A. Phillips has your long-term health in mind and wants to educate the public about this deadly killer. According to the American Cancer Society, in [...]

Movin’ and Groovin’ at Holy Cross Lutheran School

Movin’ and Groovin’ at Holy Cross Lutheran School

0 / April 2, 2010 6:51 am

Holy Cross Lutheran School students have spent the year not only learning but staying active. The elementary students (including kindergarten) have P.E. twice a week. The kids are learning that staying active can also be fun as teacher Julie Heideman [...]

atGeist on 20/20

0 / March 27, 2010 9:47 am

In case you missed the latest 20/20 special called “Marcus Schrenker: A Life Derailed,” here it is online courtesy of ABC.

Update from the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Update from the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

0 / March 25, 2010 1:15 pm

The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with AtGeist.com to bring you this monthly Chamber Page, as well as yet another Member Benefit, discounted advertising! We have been working hard, and will continue to find other [...]

Geist Crossword

Geist Crossword

0 / March 15, 2010 4:27 am

Enjoy our first-ever custom crossword puzzle for Geist and Carmel Community Newsletter readers! Print this page and test your knowledge of local people and businesses! Across 1 Environmentally friendly color 4 This junior high school participated in the Carmel Symphony [...]

Understanding Dementia

Understanding Dementia

0 / February 21, 2010 9:04 am

It is an unfortunate fact, but one that can not be ignored: most of us know someone whose life has been afflicted by dementia. It could be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or a spouse. Dementia is devastating because it is [...]

New Proposals On Table For Fall Creek Trail Dispute

New Proposals On Table For Fall Creek Trail Dispute

0 / February 3, 2010 2:38 pm

As Geist neighbors, politicians and business leaders try to determine the future of a segment of the controversial Fall Creek Trail, new proposals have been submitted in order to identify a solution. In question is a section of the Trail [...]

Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart

0 / January 16, 2010 2:02 pm

Kevin, 53, had come to Fishers for the day to visit his sister and work on her house. The intense pain he experienced knocked him to the floor. Once the pain subsided, the always-ready EMT-I used his cuff and stethoscope [...]

Geist Half Grant Program Extends Application Deadline, Feb. 15th

Geist Half Grant Program Extends Application Deadline, Feb. 15th

0 / January 13, 2010 7:58 am

The Geist Half Marathon, Inc. board voted this morning to extend the application deadline for their Health & Wellness Grant Program to February 15, 2010. School faculty and parent volunteers in Marion, Hancock, and Hamilton counties are encouraged to download [...]

Geist Jazzercise Performs at Pacers Halftime

Geist Jazzercise Performs at Pacers Halftime

0 / January 12, 2010 11:36 am

The Geist Jazzercise group joined other jazzercisers from across the state to perform at the Pacers halftime January 2nd at Conseco fieldhouse! More than a hundred jazzercisers showed up.including more than 30 from the Geist studio spearheaded by Heidi Tumbarello. [...]

Toddler with Rare Medical Condition Inspires Strength of Spirit and Hope

Toddler with Rare Medical Condition Inspires Strength of Spirit and Hope

0 / January 10, 2010 7:52 am

Makenna was born on March 27, 2007 in Fishers, Indiana, weighing 5 lbs, 3 oz. Although this perfect, beautiful, baby girl was born four weeks early, she passed the newborn tests with flying colors. “At about three months, I noticed [...]

Town of McCordsville Adds Another Plow to Snow Arsenal

Town of McCordsville Adds Another Plow to Snow Arsenal

6 / December 3, 2009 2:51 am

With the first forecast of snow looming, the Town of McCordsville’s Public Works Department is preparing their winter plan of attack. In addition to the four snow plows and one salt spreader used during previous years, the Town has recently [...]

A New Way for the United Way

1 / November 18, 2009 8:13 pm

There seems to be a new way of giving when it comes to the United way. The organization known for asking corporations and its employees for annual donations is bringing the campaign home…literally, in an entertaining way! Families such as [...]

Fall Creek Trail Brings Pleasure, Some Pain

Fall Creek Trail Brings Pleasure, Some Pain

127 / November 16, 2009 2:00 pm

It’s no surprise that there are walking trails in the Geist Reservoir area that provide resident nature lovers the opportunity to soak up surrounding beauty. But for some area neighbors, the panoramic view has gone through a surprising, and unwelcome, [...]

CityYes Group Garners 1,000 More Signatures

CityYes Group Garners 1,000 More Signatures

6 / November 12, 2009 5:37 am

Greg Purvis, Chairman of the CityYes Political Action Committee announced today that volunteers at polling places yesterday obtained one thousand more signatures of Fishers’ residents on the petition to change Fishers from a town to a City. This brings the [...]

Voters Say Yes to Referendum

0 / November 11, 2009 10:27 am

Hamilton Southeastern School District is breathing a sigh of relief today after voters overwhelmingly (8,309 yea – 1,838 nay) approved the operating referendum yesterday that will raise property taxes to avoid cutting teachers and educational programs. A good turnout (more [...]