Just want to tell the regular readers of LarryInFishers.com that I will be away from the blog for a period of time, I am not sure how long, to handle an important personal situation. I do intend to return to my blogging and podcasting. Thanks to all of you reading this blog and I will fill in more details once I am back blogging again.
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Dan Canan withdraws as candidate for Northeast City Council seat
I recently wrote that two former mayors would be vying for a seat on the Fishers City Council, but a Tuesday withdrawal changes all that.
Former Muncie Mayor Dan Canan had filed as a Republican candidate for the Northeast District council seat, but, according to the Hamilton County Election office, Mr. Canan has decided to withdraw his candidacy in the Republican primary. The withdrawal comes shortly after incumbent Northeast Councilor Brad DeReamer, also a Republican, announced a change of heart, deciding to run for another term after previously saying he would not be a candidate in 2023.
DeReamer is a former mayor of Greenfield.
Hamilton County Emergency Management’s latest winter storm update
Hamilton County Emergency Management has issued its latest information on how the Winter Storm Warning may impact us locally. It is expected that more snow will fall in the northern sections of the county and less, perhaps 6-8 inches, in the Fishers area.
Here is the text of that statement, issued Tuesday morning:
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1. Winter storm duration extended from 1 a.m. to now 7 p.m.
2. Snowfall amounts will range from 6″ to 8″ for the southeast half of the county and 8″ to 12″ northwest half of the county.
3. Travel could be very difficult.
4. Hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning – 4-8 inches of snow expected, high winds
A large swath of Indiana, including Fishers, will see snow begin around 1am Wednesday morning and continue most of the day. Expect 4-8 inches of snow with winds gusting up to 35 miles-per-hour. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, which can be seen below:
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Brad DeReamer changes his mind, will run for re-election after all
In a statement issued December 2nd, Northeast District City Councilman Brad DeReamer said he would not seek election to a third term on the Fishers City Council. DeReamer has apparently changed his mind and is filing for re-election after all.
The election will feature two former mayors in the Republican primary. DeReamer is a former mayor of Greenfield. Dan Canan has already filed for the Northeast Council seat as a Republican and previously served as mayor of Muncie. And the filing period is not over yet.
DeReamer has served two consecutive 4-year terms on the council. In a campaign statement announcing his candidacy, he cites what has already been accomplished in Fishers as a place “to live, work, play and raise your family.” DeReamer looks forward to working with Mayor Scott Fadness and keep the city headed in the right direction.
Brad DeReamer Brad is a graduate of Purdue University, with a degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Land Surveying. He served in the US Army reserves and the Indiana National Guard.
Winter Storm Watch: 5-9 inches of snow possible late Tuesday into Wednesday
You may want to take a close eye at your travel plans for late Tuesday into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for a large part of Indiana, Including Fishers, starting late Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon. 5-9 inches of snow is the prediction from the weather forecasters.
Look below for the details from NWS:
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Indiana. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
Snow possible mid-week
The National Weather Service (NWS) is already putting people in our part of Indiana on notice – a major snow storm may be headed our way Tuesday night into Wednesday. If there is any good news, it looks like temperatures will not be going into the deep freeze once the snow event is over.
The track of the storm is not clear so no indications from the weather service on how many inches of now may be coming our way, but some TV weather people are already saying we could see 5-7 inches of the white stuff.
Below is the statement issued by NWS just after 5pm Sunday:
A winter storm is expected to cross central Indiana late Tuesday night and Wednesday...with the potential for significant snowfall accumulation. The storm may impact travel. Consider making alternate plans if expecting to travel through the middle of this week.
Democrat Bill Stuart files for SW Fishers City Council seat
Bill Stuart has lived in Fishers for 29 years, serves on the Fishers Plan Commission and Fire Merit Commission, and now wants to serve on the Fishers City Council. Mr. Stuart has filed to be a Democratic candidate for the Council’s Southwest District.
“As a planning commission member, I’ve supported and promoted some great projects in our community,” Stuart said in a campaign news release. “However, I believe there is much more we can do to make certain that Fishers becomes an even better place to work, play and raise a family.”
The Southwest District is currently represented by Republican David Giffel, who has filed as a candidate for the council seat. Giffel was elected to the council by a Republican caucus after the resignation of David George.
Stuart cites his work on the Plan Commission, seeing the economic growth of Fishers. He points to the Fishers District expansion and the new arena as examples of his involvement in the city’s growth. As a city councilor, he looks to support more projects such as Andretti Motorsports, Geist Waterfront Park and the Nickel Plate Trail. He also favors continued partnerships with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
“We need to grow in a smart way to develop quality housing, improve the City’s walkability, encourage small business startups, and improve our quality of life so that the people who work in Fishers, like teachers, public safety officers, and firefighters can also LIVE in Fishers,” Stuart said.
Stuart is the first Democrat to file for city office in the upcoming election.
Mayor Fadness & his son not hurt seriously in Thursday morning vehicle accident
Thursday morning was anything but a routine commute to the office for Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
City Spokesperson Ashley Elrod says the mayor was in a traffic accident just before 8am at Southeastern Parkway and Atlantic, described by Fadness as a “head-on collision.” The mayor was taken to the hospital, along with his son Jackson, for a routine check. Both suffered only “a few bumps and bruises.”
The mayor’s long-time, and often repaired, city vehicle did not survive the crash and Elrod says that car “is totaled and (the mayor) is grieving its departure.” Mayor Fadness is known to have driven that particular vehicle for many years.
Mayor Fadness was back at work Thursday morning.
Here is a statement from Mayor Fadness:
“(Thursday) morning while driving my youngest son to daycare, our vehicle was hit in a head-on collision. Air bags deployed and we were were shaken up for sure, but I am beyond grateful that no one sustained any serious injuries and the only major damage that occurred was to the vehicles. I’m also thankful for the witnesses and first responders who helped us at the scene.”
Fatal crash at 116th & Olio Road
A serious vehicle accident claimed the life of an Anderson man Tuesday night at 116th Street & Olio Road. Adam Ellison, 38, died at the scene, according to Fishers Police.
Two Toyota vehicles involved in the incident were found at the scene when officers arrived.
“Based on evidence collected at the scene and witness statements it appears the 2011 Toyota was traveling northbound on Olio Road and the 2009 Toyota was southbound on Olio at the time of the crash,” say authorities in a news release.
Ellison was a passenger in the 2009 Toyota. The drivers of each car, Jarah Kendrick, 34, from Anderson…and Roger Pullman, 30, from Indianapolis, were both transported to local hospitals.
Police say the crash remains under investigation.