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Good day Fishers! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Fishers grad brought a national pageant crown back home
  • How did Fishers beat most small cities in 2025 rankings?
  • How a global F1 team could reshape jobs and prestige in Fishers

Also on today's calendar: Kids' Night Out and 1 more event.

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 47, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Sunny, breezy and colder, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fishers High School graduate earns national teen title (youarecurrent.com) — A recent Fishers High School graduate, Vani Sharma, has been crowned National American Miss Teen, bringing a national pageant title back to Indiana for the first time in over a decade. Now an IU sophomore, she’s using her EASE platform and upcoming appearances, service projects, and a 2026 summer tour to promote confidence, education, and community impact.
   

• The best small cities in the US to live in 2025 (businessinsider.com subscription) — Fishers earns a spot among WalletHub’s top small U.S. cities for 2025, standing out for strong affordability, safety, and solid education and health metrics. While its quality-of-life score is only mid-pack, Fishers compares favorably to nearby Carmel, Noblesville, and Westfield in overall balance.
   

• F1 In Indiana? 2026 Changes And The New Team Calling Indiana Home (wkdq.com) — Fishers is set to become home base for the new Cadillac F1 team, with a headquarters focused on manufacturing and technical work that’s expected to create many local jobs. Backed by General Motors and Andretti Global, the American team plans to join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 under sweeping new rules, bringing global racing attention and economic impact to central Indiana.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have a leak where the furnace vent goes through the roof.
    Looking for recommendations on either a roofing company or contractor for this type repair. (Nextdoor Arbor Glen)
  • Looking for a reliable handyman/plumber to install a toilet and small vanity with sink in my half bath.
    Preferably charge by the hour and be able to complete within the next few days. Please direct message me your information and cost estimate. (Nextdoor Sandstone Village)
  • Applebee's - Apple American Group posted a job opening for Cook in Fishers. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of Central & Southern Indiana posted a job opening for Retail Associate (Part Time) - Olio Rd. Fishers, IN in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

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  • ‘Pet Pals TV': Find the perfect holiday boarding for your pet (wishtv.com)

Ok Fishers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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