Archive for the ‘Local News’ Category
Did You See the Sunset Last Night?
The late evening thunderstorms brought a lot of rain last night, but just around 8:30 pm, the sunset lit up the sky to the west. Michelle Honeycutt captured some photos of the sunset which was absolutely beautiful. For about :30 minutes, the Geist sky was actually orange! Here is a photo I took of my [...]
Will the Toxic Algae be Back Again This Summer?
Only time will tell, and it will depend upon the temperature and the amount of rainfall we get this year. But most importantly, it will depend on what the nutrient levels are in the water when temperatures reach the upper range for an extended period of time. These are facts that a group of residents [...]
Watch local gymnast Samantha Peszek live at the VISA Championships
Geist area resident, Samantha Peszek, will be competing live tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th from 4-6pm on NBC at the VISA Championships!!! Samantha is an elite gymnast, will be a Junior at Cathedral High School and attends DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics in Fishers. This is just one more step in Samantha’s quest for a spot on [...]
Chase Bank at 116th and Olio Robbed, Driver at Large
The Fishers Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Chase Bank, 11610 Olio Road in Fishers. A male suspect entered the bank at approximately 11:30 am and demanded money from the teller. The man exited the bank with an undetermined amount of cash. Officers responding to the call located the suspect [...]
First Weekend in June GeistTV.com Show Available
[kml_flashembed movie="http://jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=6FB7E5F4334B11DD95DC000423CF385C&asset_type=movie&asset_id=6FB7E5F4334B11DD95DC000423CF385C&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /]Our latest GeistTV.com show, presented by Essential A/V, has been posted. Click on the GeistTV icon to the right or visit GeistTV.com to watch this weekend’s episode from the St. Simon Festival. Share atGeist.com
Impress Your Neighbors with a Spectacular Garden
Want to know the secret of establishing an amazing flower garden and keeping it looking its best all season long? Even through drought and flood? Now, you can … and it won’t cost you a cent. In fact, it may save you money in the long run in terms of your water bill and what [...]
Fishers Freedom Festival June 28-29 Brings Contests & Entertainment while Benefiting Local Kids
Get ready for contests, crafts, food and other festivities to amuse the entire family. The Fishers Freedom Festival will be June 28 and 29, with the main parade scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. This year will be an extra special celebration as the Freedom Festival marks its 20th year. The annual 5k walk/run begins [...]
First Annual Indy BookTalk Conference Debuts in Lawrence
Geist resident and published author J. Andy Murphy is working with the City of Lawrence, the Partnership for Lawrence, and atGeist.com to create the first ever “Indy BookTalk Conference” which will be held at Lawrence North on Saturday, October 11th. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=193E77422CE811DD8174000423CEF5F6&asset_type=movie&asset_id=193E77422CE811DD8174000423CEF5F6&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /] Book lovers from around the Midwest will converge in [...]
Worried about what soil erosion is doing to your lake or stream?
Become a Runoff Ranger! Builders are required to have erosion controls at construction sites, but not all of them do. Learn what the rules require, how to spot erosion problems, and what to do about them. The Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter will hold a free public workshop in association with the Indiana Department of Environmental [...]
Need Help Recovering Stolen Saxophones
On Saturday night (May 24, 2008) both of my saxophones were stolen out of my car. These horns mean the world to me and I am trying everything I can to find them. I will offer a cash reward to anyone who provides information to help me or the police find these horns. A police [...]
Geist 5K Pre Race Activities
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=2312C1B0290011DD8C47000423CF3686&asset_type=movie&asset_id=2312C1B0290011DD8C47000423CF3686&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /]We posted a few more video clips to GeistTV.com this week from last week’s Geist Half Marathon & 5K. This video was taken just before the 5K start which was scheduled for 8:00 am and went off around 8:10 am. Runners, especially the kids from Hoosier Road Elementary, were keeping [...]
Running Partners Make Race Fun
Beam Reach residents Mike and Susan Kisker have run a half marathon together every year they’ve been married (the last 12 years). “We planned our children around the Mini Marathon,” said Susan, an athletic mother of two. So when the Kiskers heard about the first Geist Half Marathon, they quickly added it to their calendar. [...]
Opening Ceremony Highlights: The Local Girl with a Big Voice
The inaugural Geist Half Marathon opened with an amazing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” sung by a Noblesville Middle School student who is already well on her way to a big singing career. At age 14, Brooke Roe has performed the National Anthem over 30 times at various sporting events, including at the start [...]
Community Rallies around Olympic Hopeful Samantha Peszek
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 that will determine the U.S. Olympic Team! For Sam, June brings the Visa Championships in [...]
Kids Arrive at Geist Half Marathon
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Finish Line Video From Geist Half & 5K
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=48870C32252511DDBF7E000423CF381C&asset_type=movie&asset_id=48870C32252511DDBF7E000423CF381C&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /] Did you finish the race? Watch this video of the finish line and watch for yourself to cross the line! Share atGeist.com
Lisa Verona Wins Women’s Geist Half Marathon
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=329C020C252411DDB54A000423CF037A&asset_type=movie&asset_id=329C020C252411DDB54A000423CF037A&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /] Watch the finish line area as 5K runners finish and the women’s half marathon winner and Cambridge resident Lisa Verona crosses the tape. Share atGeist.com
Finish Line Video From Geist Half & 5K
[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. Share atGeist.com
Local Runners Earn Top Honors in First Race Around the Reservoir
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, is a Fishers resident and assistant cross country and track coach at Hamilton Southeastern High [...]
Geist Half Setting Up
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 restrictions and a course map, visit http://GeistHalf.com. Look for the hot air balloon fly-over tomorrow [...]
