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What makes Eric Bowman smile? “Theater” and “knowing that no matter what life throws at you, God always has your back,” said the 49-year-old Noblesville resident of 17 years, who works as an optician in Fishers. He was born and raised in Kokomo and is a 1991 Kokomo High School graduate. He has lived in…

Hazel Dell students (L-R) Yusuf Buyuktas and Mason Doerr used this past weekend’s basketball rivalry to help those experiencing hardship from Turkey’s recent earthquakes. Hazel Dell students donated money last week in support of IU or Purdue, with all funds going to Red Cross disaster relief in Turkey. While IU won the basketball game, Purdue…

Fishers Arts Council in partnership with Conner Prairie and the City of Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will offer a month-long gallery of art by individual artists and artists who are part of organizations providing services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The theme for the dual-location exhibit is “Building Our Future Together.” The…

Over 370 people attended the 10th annual Comic Book in a Day event, hosted by Nickel Plate Arts. The event featured the opportunity to create a comic book from scratch in just eight hours with the help of featured artists–including celebrity special guest and legendary comic artist Bob Hall–and staff members. “I had an absolute…

The City of Fishers has announced Marissa Deckert as the new director of Fishers Parks. Formerly the department’s assistant director, Deckert will take over the department’s day-to-day operations and lead major upcoming initiatives including the opening of Geist Waterfront Park this spring, the Geist Half Marathon in September, and the Summer Concert Series at the…