🌱 Patch AM: Which two Fishers neighbors just earned spots in a statewide leadership academy?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which two Fishers neighbors just earned spots in a statewide leadership academy?
• Which UFC star just wrestled in Fishers and wants a rematch?

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
• Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 53, low: 48.
• Sunday: Breezy with occasional rain, with a high of 59 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fishers residents picked for Lilly program (youarecurrent.com) — Two Fishers residents, Danielle Girton and Emmanuel Greene, have been selected for the 2026 Lilly Scholars Network Academy, a statewide leadership program for alumni of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Both now call Fishers home while working in Indianapolis-area organizations. The academy will take them around Indiana exploring key issues like education, innovation, and quality of life.
   

• Belal Muhammad challenges 'trash' Colby Covington to RAF wrestling (usatoday.com) — Fishers just hosted a high-profile Real American Freestyle wrestling card where former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad tested himself against standout David Carr. After dropping that match in Fishers, Muhammad is now publicly pushing for a future RAF wrestling showdown with outspoken rival Colby Covington.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Bona Closed for Christmas and New Years
  Irvington Historical Society , 5350 E University Ave , Indianapolis
• Northeast Indianapolis CBC
  Fort Harrison State Park , 6000 North Post Rd , Indianapolis
  8:00 am
• Cool Creek Bird Hike
  Cool Creek Nature Center , 2000-1 East 151st St , Carmel
  8:30 am
• Noblesville Boom vs. Texas Legends
  The Arena at Innovation Mile , 14157 CJ Way , Noblesville
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
  Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center , 6515 Delong Road , Indianapolis
  9:00 am
• The 78's at Daniel's Vineyard
  Daniel's Vineyard , Event Venue & Winery , McCordsville
  1:00 pm
• Grand Rapids Gold at Noblesville Boom
  The Arena at Innovation Mile , 14157 CJ Way , Noblesville
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Bookmobile stop: Prairie Meadows Apartments
  Prairie Meadows Apartments , 2915 Sweet Grass Ln. , Greenfield
  2:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
  Cool Creek Nature Center , 2000-1 East 151st St , Carmel
  9:00 am
• CLOSING AT 5:00, New Year's Eve
  Hancock Library County - Bookmobile , 900 West McKenzie Road , Greenfield
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
  Westfield, IN Calendar

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Christmas Eve all.
  May it be filled with family, friends, love and joy. Let's count all our blessings and be thankful. (Nextdoor Highpoint Ridge)
• Looking for our black lab-ish dog, Jet.
  Our numbers are on his tag. He’s friendly and playful and loves to play fetch with sticks and balls. If you see him please let us know. He has an id… (Nextdoor Sunblest Farms)

• Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for CTR Instructor in Fishers. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Noblesville

• Noblesville High School student wins Congressional App Challenge (youarecurrent.com)
• Carmel man charged in I-465 road rage case (hctv1.com)
• Update: How our ‘Hoos in the NBA, G League, overseas are doing (augustafreepress.com)

Lawrence

• MSD of Lawrence Township appoints new Belzer principal (youarecurrent.com)
• Colts vs. Jaguars Has Potential to Become QB Showcase (fox59.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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