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Good Friday morning. This is Fishers Digest. You just became the most in-the-know person in Fishers. Use your powers wisely.

In today’s digest:

• The Bell Ford bridge has a new home

• Brian Murphy resigns

• 2 Event Center additions you don’t want to miss

• Tons of weekend events

— Written by Lindsey Watson and Skyler Braun

This issue is 1,477 words, a 5-minute read.

The Digest

🌉 Bell Ford Bridge Update: It's moved!

Last week, the rebuilt Bell Ford bridge was moved to Geist Park. Here’s a few videos and photos of being moved! These might end up in a history book.

And speaking of history, remember how we asked a few weeks ago what a combination post truss bridge is?

Turns out, there’s two parts to that question. Combination means it’s a truss bridge made with both wood/metal. And the post part isn’t some engineering feat — it’s a person. Simeon L. Post.

Huge thanks to a reader, Tony, who shared this blog written by Will Truax explaining all that. Will was part of the team who helped to secure/catalogue the parts after each span fell (one in 1999, the other in 2005) when it was in Seymour, IN.

Brian Murphy resigns as HSE Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Brian Murphy informed the HSE school board that by the end of the month, he will be stepping down from his position. This comes after his hiring just 6 months ago, and an unfair labor complaint by HSEA in July.

There isn’t any replacement lined up yet, but maybe one will be announced at the next school board meeting on Sept. 25th.

2025 Budget

In case you missed it, next year’s budget for Fishers will be all about investing in things we already have. There’s nothing majorly new coming except for a new Agripark on the west side of Fishers, and the completion of the Community Center on Hoosier Road in October 2025. For all the specifics, you can read about them here.

Fall Festival at the AgriPark

Fall Festival at the Fishers AgriPark opens for registration on Monday! This one sells out quick. The event is Oct. 8-12 and registration is required (no walk-ups or day of registration). 

How does it work? The park is open 4-7 PM daily — you choose your day to visit between Oct. 8-12 and include those who will be attending. The event includes a scarecrow trail, campfire + s’mores, pumpkin painting, animals, and more. There’s also a scarecrow contest between City of Fishers employees, and attendees vote for the best one 👩‍🌾

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The Happenings

Hey, even if you already have weekend plans at least give this section a skim. This is a curated list with something for everyone 🤠 

ICYMI from last Friday’s issue:

> The Geist Half Marathon is this Saturday. Packet pickup is today, with late pickup available Saturday with a $20 fee. You can see all the road closures here.
> Today is the last day to submit landscape art to be featured by the Fishers Art Council later this month
> Fishers City Recycling Day is at Billericay Park on Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm
> The annual Monarch Migration Celebration is on Saturday at Cool Creek Park
> A White River canoe cleanup hosted by Conner Prairie is this Sunday from 8 am - 12 pm

Weekend preview 📆

Three more Farmers Markets

The Fishers Farmers Market is only here for three more weekends 😢 So make the most if it’s your jam.

Also, it looks like The Piazza Geist Market adjusted their market day this weekend due to the Geist Marathon happening on Saturday. They’ll return 9/21.

Have a motorcycle? Or a Jeep?

Tomorrow (Saturday), American Legion Post 64 is organizing a motorcycle and jeep ride to the 9/11 memorial in downtown Indy. Once there, there will be a tribute and guest speaker before riding back to the post. Details here.

Fall is Ausome

Ausome Fall Fest is happening Saturday from 11 am - 2 pm at Piney Acres Farm. This is an inclusive event put on by Ausome Indy + Autism Society of Indiana + Down Syndrome Indiana. Come to feed animals, do some gem mining, enjoy the jumping pads, and more.

Secret Comedy Show tonight 🤫 

At 8 am today, Don’t Tell Comedy will reveal the secret location of today’s comedy show. The way it works is they keep the location and comics secret up until doors open. It could be literally anywhere. A bar, a hotel, a convenience store. Nothing’s off limits 😂 If that sounds fun to you, here is where you can get tickets.

Fun fact: The last Don’t Tell Comedy show locally in Fishers was at Memento Zero Proof.

Coming soon! 🔜 

These are events that are not this week but could be worth putting on your calendar.

🎃 Harvest Nights at Newfields begin 9/29 and runs through 11/2. Tickets are required for the spooky (not scary) spectacle of glowing gourds through Mischief Manor. Visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday for their “value night” to save some change.

🌟 Glow in the Park returns to NPD Amp Sept. 20-21 from 8-10 pm Black lights, fog machines, a foam cannon, and all things glow-in-the-dark will be the vibe here. Friday is a 21+ event and Saturday is family-friendly. Tickets are required and cannot be purchased at the event.

🤠 Country star Megan Moroney announced she will be playing at the Fishers Event Center on April 24, 2025. Tix go on sale Sept. 13 at 10 am

🎶 Live Music

Your weekend pick:

The Bejeweled Band will play a Taylor Swift tribute on Friday 8-10 p.m. @ Daniel’s Vineyard. Kids under 12 are free in the lawn area. I’ve heard a few thousand people might show up to this one.

Not your thing? You can find more live music venues list on our site below 👇️

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Local Business

A Fishers-based startup could go public soon

Novusterra Inc., a 4-year-old startup based in Fishers is preparing for an ambitious initial public offering despite its small size at just 5 employees!

The company specializes in graphene technology, which is a super-thin material stronger than steel and harder than diamonds. The material could be used in products like water filtration, energy storage, and sustainable infrastructure (but is still in the testing phrase). Good luck to you!

Tipsy Mermaid Food Review by Zac 🧜 

Is it possible to get a taste of the Florida Keys in the Indianapolis area (Zionsville)? Our food reviewer Zac last week went to find out. Here is his blog post with the details:

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

When will we see peak color change for autumn leaves in Indy? Hint: it’s sometime in October. (WISHTV)

Hamilton County has the highest proficiency in math in the state. According to a company called “Excel Champs” who looked at the data from 2012 to 2017. Neat! (WTHR)

World Suicide Prevention day was 9/10, but it’s never too late to help someone out. If you or someone you know is in need, please reach out to HSE counselors about mental health resources. (X)

Is this real? Sept. 14th is National Parents’ Day Off? 😆 Maybe let the grandparents babysit since last Sunday was Grandparents’ Day! (National Day Calendar)

🌽 Caitlin Clark has officially reached corn maze status. Check out this display in Hobart, IN. Can we get Conner Prairie to do a corn maze of someone local? (Newsbreak)

The Colts are asking for small business nominations to win a donation, a social media shoutout, and VIP tickets to a Colts game. A new small business will be selected prior to each Colts home game. You can nominate a business here! (Colts)

Here is a video of the SpaceX Dragon capsule flying over Indy yesterday morning. (Reddit)

Weekly recap

Here’s what readers clicked the most the past week 🏆️

• City recycling day is tomorrow (link)

• Library card sign up month deals (link)

• The monarch butterfly migration celebration (link)

• Lots of events, which have now passed 😃 

Here’s the line for tonight’s Fishers vs HSE Mudsock game:

This week’s poll was REALLY close, but readers think HSE has a 5% edge of Fishers tonight. Have fun if you’re going tonight!

Thanks!

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