Category: Local News

Annual Geist Fireworks on July 4th

[ July 4, 2008; 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Geist Lake Coalition members are feverishly dialing for dollars again this summer raising money for the annual Geist fireworks scheduled for Friday, July 4th.

“We need around $30,000 this year and every little bit helps,” said long-time Geist Lake Coalition member Scott Rodgers.

This year’s title sponsor of the event is Eddy’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill owned […]

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New Flex Fuel Conversion Services Saves Money at Pump, Environment

Geist local Adam Goldstein has a solution for rising gasoline prices. Owner of the Automotive Service Group off of Thunderbird Road near Pendleton Pike, Goldstein now offers a flex fuel conversion package that includes, among other things, a computer card that allows your vehicle to burn E85 ethanol.

“All cars built […]

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Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam Receives Improvements, Will be Extended to Upper Loop Trail and Beyond

The Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam is a hidden gem I recently discovered tucked away along Fall Creek Road, just north 79th Street. Offering a quiet, scenic walk and filled with good fishing spots, this trail is optimal for nature exploration. On a recent outing, my kids and I spotted a mother and […]

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Curtain Call on the Inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K

What was once a dream to many residents came to fruition. After countless hours of planning, the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K finally happened.
Looking back, it was February of 2007 when I was sitting at Mama Bears having coffee (like I always do on Friday mornings) with Bob Tollini. We set out each week […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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First Weekend in June GeistTV.com Show Available

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.
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Impress Your Neighbors with a Spectacular Garden

[ July 9, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] 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 […]

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