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Noblesville Schools officials cut the ribbon to the Noblesville High School academic expansion at an Aug. 7 public grand-opening event.
The expansion features more than 100,000 square feet of new and renovated space to enhance student opportunities in STEM and performing arts. Noblesville Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Marnie Cooke said the project was completed on time and under its $42 million budget. The district funded the project through a bond without using referendum or classroom dollars and without increasing the tax rate.
Noblesville Schools Superintendent Daniel Hile and Noblesville High School Principal Janae Mobley spoke at the event, which also included tours, refreshments and music performed by Noblesville students.
“The state of Indiana and our local employers continuously tell us the importance of career entangled education, and we have been listening,” Hile said. “Noblesville Schools is consistently recognized nationally for both STEM and music education. These areas are huge points of pride for our community, and their excellence has brought significant ongoing growth and increased demand over the last decade.”
Hile said that since 2012, the overall NHS population has grown by approximately 25 percent, but STEM class enrollment has had a 193 percent increase. Performing arts has seen a 76 percent enrollment increase; the certified nursing program has seen an 875 percent increase; welding has seen a 400 percent increase; and construction has seen a 356 percent increase.
“In the past, our facility capacity limited the educational experiences that we could provide to our students, with children being turned away from classes they would like to take, simply due to limited space,” Hile said. “That changed this year with the opening of this new addition.”
As one of the largest high schools in the state, with nearly 3,300 students, Mobley said creating adequate space for students is a priority.
“This expansion means having enough space for students to pursue career readiness and learn what they’re passionate about, allowing students to try new things and grow their skills at the highest levels possible,” Mobley said. “It ensures our edu-
cators have the space they need to provide engaging, hands-on learning opportunities and saves us money overall for these programs.”
The expansion includes:
• Twenty new classrooms with space for engineering, biomedical, nursing, emergency medical technician training and traditional academic courses
• Construction and welding labs
• A hands-on STEM makerspace
• A second student café
• A renovated group instruction room to provide flexible meeting space
• An updated journalism studio
• Expanded jazz space
• New percussion and piano lab areas
• Expanded choir facilities, storage and soundproofing
NHS junior Drake Lockwood said he has classes and eats lunch in the new space and appreciates the opportunities it offers for career-readiness.
“It feels a bit more like (a college campus),” Lockwood said. “It opened up my EMT classes here, and we have a super nice room that we’re able to use now. Many of the classes this space allows for are career-focused and help students explore their career goals. It’s helpful to do that in high school before college.” For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org.
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After two years of coaching football at the collegiate level, Jason Simmons is back at Noblesville High School as dean of students.
“It was just the right time for the right reasons,” Simmons said. “It’s going to give me an opportunity to be closer to home and watch my own kids play this fall.”
tions under new coach Barry Odom but decided to return to NHS.
Simmons’ daughter, Ashley, is a NHS freshman who plays soccer. His son, Connor, is a sixth-grader and plays football for the Noblesville Grinders, the travel team, in the Indiana Elementary Football Association.
Simmons, 49, was Noblesville’s head football coach in 2016 and 2017 before leaving to take the Ben Davis High School head coaching job from 2018 to 2022. He then left to become running backs coach at his alma mater, Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, in 2023.
Simmons became a Purdue University assistant coach in 2024, first as offensive analyst and then as interim offensive coordinator during the season when Graham Harrell was dismissed in late September. Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters was fired after the season. Simmons was retained as director of high school rela-
Simmons’ son, Brady, is a wide receiver for Miami University after transferring from Indiana University.
Simmons said the college coaching experience was great.
“There’s a reason I made the move and enjoyed it,” he said. “I was fortunate to learn a lot and worked with and for some great football minds that were there who were great people as well.”
Simmons, who is not coaching this season, said he wouldn’t rule out a return to coaching in the future.
Prior to being named Noblesville head coach, he was the Millers’ offensive coordinator starting from 2013 to 2015. Simmons, who also was the dean of students in his previous stint at Noblesville, replaced Jeff Harkin, who is now an assistant principal.
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Noblesville Schools officials dedicated PorterHouse Contracting Field Aug. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and signage unveiling.
Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Marnie Cooke said PorterHouse Contracting purchased the naming rights to the field at 1804 N. 19th Street in a deal valued at $37,500 over five years.
The field is used by the Noblesville High School lacrosse and soccer teams, cross country and band programs and as rental space for outside organizations.
“We’re thankful to the Porters for their partnership and commitment to Noblesville Schools,” Cooke stated. “These dollars provide a meaningful impact in support of our students and their academic and athletic opportunities.”
Cooke said the field was previously home to the Millers’ football team before it began playing at Beaver Stadium in 2022. It was formerly known as Beaver Materials Field, and prior to that it was Hare Chevrolet Field.
PorterHouse Contracting owner Jason Porter said it is an honor to have the name associated with the Noblesville Millers.
“This partnership is more than just a name — it’s a reflection of our deep gratitude for the opportunities this community has given us,” Porter said. “Supporting our schools and students is one way we can give back and help build a strong future for the next generation of Millers.”
End of Watch Workout announced — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation recently announced that the third annual End of Watch Workout, an event designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers while supporting the foundation’s ongoing initiatives, will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at Noblesville High School’s old Beaver Stadium, 1804 N. 19th St. The End of Watch Workout will feature a CrossFit-style fitness challenge with participants completing the workout in stages. All ages and fitness levels can participate. In addition to the fitness challenge, several local businesses also will be selling products. Register at runsignup. com/Race/IN/Westfield/2024EOW.
Free shred day — Community First Bank of Indiana is hosting a free shred day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at 17661 Village Center Dr. in Noblesville. All are welcome to drive through the branch parking lot to drop off boxes of documents to be securely shredded. Any donations will support the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville. There is a limit of five boxes per vehicle, and the event will end when the shred truck is full. All documents will be shredded on-site and 100 percent of the paper is recycled. For more, visit CFBindiana.com/shred.
Webinar — The Hamilton County Health Department and the State Department of Health will host a free webinar focused on back-to-school immunizations at 6 p.m. Aug. 20. The webinar will cover a range of vaccines, including those children need before heading back to school. Immunization experts also will discuss the importance of the RSV, HPV and flu vaccines. Register at bit.ly/b2svaccinewebinar.
Reunion — The Hamilton Heights Alumni Association is having its All-Class Reunion luncheon at noon Sept. 13 at the Hamilton Heights Student Activity Center in Arcadia, 420 W. North St. All graduates of HH and consolidation schools (Atlanta, Arcadia, Cicero, Jackson Central and Walnut Grove) are invited to attend. This year’s honor class is the Class of 1975, and other classes also will be recognized. The luncheon fee is $20 for advance reservations and $25 at the door. Reservations must be mailed to HHHA, c/o Colleen Starrett, 329 W. Buckeye St., Cicero, IN., 46034 by Aug. 31.
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At the Aug. 12 Noblesville Common Council meeting, council members approved two ordinances in an 8-1 vote relating to The Granary, a $67 million mixed-use development.
The project will include a four-story multifamily building with 222 units, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail space, three outdoor amenity spaces and a parking garage with 298 parking spaces. It is anticipated to be complete by 2027.
The first ordinance approved the rezoning of 0.7 acres from I-2 (heavy industrial) to DT (downtown) at 501 S. 9th St. Noblesville Assistant Director of Planning and Development Denise Aschleman said the change aligns the entire block under the same zoning regulations.
The second ordinance approved a downtown mixed-use overlay, a zoning tool that encourages a mix of residential and commercial uses within a designated downtown area.
Aschlemen said when the city initially adopted the downtown mixed-use overlay language, it included a boundary.
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Rendering of The Granary. (Rendering courtesy of Flaherty & Collins Properties)
Division Street, which is one block north of this project site, and it was developed when we had no inclination that we would start rezoning property to DT anywhere outside of our courthouse square area,” Aschleman said.
Councilmember Aaron Smith, who voted against the ordinances, said his vote was about establishing expectations for future developments in Noblesville.
“I want to support projects that integrate seamlessly with our trail network and establish Noblesville as the gold standard in Indiana for trail-adjacent development,” Smith said.
The next common council meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at 16 S. 10th St. For more, visit noblesville.in.gov/535/The-Granary.
United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers in Noblesville for its ReadUP program, a literacy initiative that sends volunteers into elementary schools to read with third-graders to help them get on track with grade-level literacy.
United Way is looking for 35 volunteers to read with students at Stony Creek Elementary School and White River Elementary School in Noblesville. Registration is open for anyone interested in volunteering for the school year, and the program will begin in September.
United Way Manager of Communications Margaret Matray said for more than a decade, United Way has partnered in Hamilton County for ReadUP.
She said the need for the program is more critical than ever, because third-graders who did not pass Indiana’s reading test, IREAD, will be held back under a new state law.
The ReadUP program has been adapted to reflect the science of reading, a research-based approach to literacy instruction.
“This approach was piloted at three Marion County sites last year and will roll out at all ReadUP sites this year,” Matray stated. “State lawmakers in 2023 passed a law requiring that school districts follow a science-of-reading curriculum.”
Matray said during the 2024-25 school year, 20 ReadUP volunteers worked with a dozen students at Stony Creek Elementary in Noblesville. In all, 262 ReadUP volunteers worked with 316 students at 23 schools in seven central Indiana counties.
Last year, Matray said 95 percent of students who participated in ReadUP demonstrated an increase in their literacy skills.
Volunteers spend one hour a week reading with two students throughout the school year. Volunteers must complete a background check and a one-hour virtual training session.
For more, visit uwci.org/readup.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
During its Aug. 11 meeting, Hamilton County Commissioners approved a grant agreement for Hamilton County Emergency Management to develop a multihazard mitigation plan for the county.
The commissioners also approved the Hamilton County Community Development Program’s annual one-year action plan, which allocates funds to several affordable housing initiatives.
The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville.
happened: The commissioners approved a grant agreement for the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Program.
What it means: Hamilton County Emergency Management Director of Operations Ryan Tennessen said the grant will support the development of an updated multihazard mitigation plan for Hamilton County. A multihazard mitigation plan identifies potential natural and human-caused hazards, assesses the risks and outlines actions to minimize the impacts of hazards on a community. The project costs $32,432.60, with $24,304 awarded and a match of $8,138.60 from the county.
What’s next: Tennessen said funds will be used to hire a contractor to assist with pulling accurate data and meeting Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements.
What happened: The commissioners approved the Hamilton County Community Development Program’s annual one-year action plan for program activities beginning Oct. 1 and running through Sept. 30, 2026.
What it means: The action plan focuses on creating affordable housing, improving neighborhood infrastructure and facilities and providing fair housing and administration using grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program has $1,146,153 to allocate.
What’s next: Hamilton County Community Development Program Manager Michelle Westermeier said $541,922 will be allocated to affordable housing, $75,000 will go toward a home repair program, $300,000 will go toward municipal infrastructure and $229,231 will go toward planning, administration and capacity building.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville recently received a $50,000 grant from the Thomas P. and Sondra D. Charitable Foundation, a fund of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, to support scholarships and its transportation program for the 2025-26 school year.
“We are excited to partner with The Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation once again to ensure the youth in our community have the support they need,” BGCN Executive Director Becky Terry stated. “Now more than ever, kids need a safe place where they can learn, grow and have fun. With the support received more youth will have access to new opportunities through programming that
will inspire and prepare them for great futures.”
Terry said in the past year, 551 youth and teens utilized the club’s transportation services, while 196 families received financial assistance and scholarships — an 18 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Board chair of the Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation, Tracey Sheehan, said each grant the foundation provides reflects her parents, Tom and Soni Sheehan’s, values of compassion, community and dedication.
“It is a privilege to carry on their legacy by supporting organizations that are making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. These grants honor their memory and continue the work they started to build a stronger Hamilton County,” Sheehan stated.
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The Hamilton County Council has tapped the brakes on plans to improve Dunbar Road from the Westfield border north to 236th Street. The council tabled a vote on an interlocal agreement with the Town of Sheridan Aug. 6 that would finalize the $21 million plan to rehabilitate and reconstruct Dunbar Road, including lane widening, shoulders and the addition of a paved multiuse path. Funding was secured by Hamilton County in 2023 through the Federal Highway Administration.
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The interlocal agreement is required because of ownership — funding for road rewidening and improvements was awarded to Hamilton County prior to the consolidation of the Town of Sheridan and Adams Township. Under the reorganization, all roads in Adams Township are owned by the Town of Sheridan. Previously, Dunbar Road was under the jurisdiction of the county.
However, the Hamilton County Commissioners opted to continue involvement because funds were already secured. The Sheridan Town Council approved the interlocal agreement last month.
A $21 million rehabilitation and widening project for Dunbar Road from Ind. 38 to 226th Street was announced in 2023. (Image via Google Maps)
“This path would have a devastating effect on our properties, destroying homes, trees and yards,” Candice Ganzel said. “As just one example, the path would require the removal of over 14 trees 60- to 70-feet tall from my husband’s and my property alone. Our neighbors to the north (would lose) at least 55 similar-sized trees. I would lose the value of my home — a $900,000 home value gone because the path is so close.”
County councilors questioned if it is appropriate for the county to remain involved outside of a commitment to widen the road.
“I don’t know if this is even our fight,” District 1 Councilor Ken Alexander said
The Hamilton County Election Board is considering a change to the way residents vote — transitioning from precinct-only voting to countywide vote centers.
If approved, voters would be able to cast their ballot at any of the 52 vote centers across the county, rather than being assigned to a single precinct location.
Residents have until Sept. 10 to submit written feedback on the proposal. After reviewing all comments, the election board will decide whether to adopt the change, make modifications or maintain the current precinct-only system.
“Hamilton County has always led the way in running secure, efficient elections by doing our research and making good decisions at the right time for the right reasons,” Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Kreag Williams stated. “We look forward to hearing what the community has to say about this proposal.”
Williams said vote centers are not a new concept, and that the system has the potential to help control election costs.
“Sixty-seven of Indiana’s 92 counties have already adopted the model,” Williams stated. Vote centers could give us the access our voters need while also reducing the long-term costs of running elections.”
If approved, the vote center model would be implemented beginning with the May 5, 2026, primary election.
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Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen kicked off his speech after being introduced by Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines. He spoke about how Noblesville is enhancing our community through The Arena at Innovation Mile, Pacers G League Affiliate - Noblesville Boom, Innovation Mile, Economic Development, Make My Move, and Regionalism. In the past six years, Noblesville has seen $4B in private investment.
Noblesville’s 200-year history is what sets our community apart. As the city looks to the future, Mayor Jensen emphasized the importance of honoring that legacy through transformative projects like Reimagine Pleasant Street, set to open in late 2025. Initiatives such as the Embrace Downtown project and the construction of a new police station reflect our commitment to investing in our historic downtown, community, and infrastructure.
Mayor Jensen spoke on the daily challenges faced by city and local leaders, but emphasized that Noblesville has never wavered in delivering its core services from the Street, Utility, and Public Safety Departments—thanks to thoughtful leadership, balanced budgets, and a clear focus on priorities. Even amid challenges at the state and federal levels, the city continues to live within its means, address its most pressing needs, and make decisions that deliver a strong return on investment.
The City of Noblesville is experiencing growth and momentum! From the new police station to thriving new businesses on the downtown square, Federal Hill Commons, and Midland Pointe, our community is booming. With more exciting announcements coming this fall, the city looks forward to sharing what’s next. With a bright future on the horizon, the city is committed to enhancing and preserving the community, tackling challenges head-on, and welcoming new businesses to America’s hometown.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines, Indiana Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan, Patch Development Founder & CEO Pat Chittenden, Noblesville Common Council, partners, and guests gathered on the plaza of The Arena at Innovation Mile to cut the ribbon before the 2025 State of the City! Learn more about The Arena at www.arenainnovationmile.com
Cicero resident Joel Levi recently launched his campaign for Indiana House District 37 in the 2026 election, challenging House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).
House District 37 includes portions of Hamilton County.
In his campaign announcement, Levi, a Democrat, pledged to put public education, working families and community values at the center of his platform. Levi stated that he is stepping up to challenge the status quo in what he called a “David versus Goliath” race.
In the announcement Levi criticized Huston for legislation that reduced dedicated funding for public schools.
“Our schools are already stretched thin and our teachers are overworked and underpaid,” Levi stated. “The decisions coming out of the Statehouse are hurting our communities. It’s time for leadership that actually listens to families and puts kids first.”
Levi stated that the race is about more than just one district — it is about changing the direction of the entire state. He stated that voters are ready for change following years of one-party rule.
“Flipping this seat would be a turning point,” he stated. “It would send a powerful message that Hoosiers are done being ignored. A Statehouse that doesn’t work for all Hoosiers is a Statehouse that doesn’t work.”
According to the announcement, Levi’s campaign will focus on fully funding public education and increasing transparency in government. He also stated that he is committed to keeping kids safe from gun violence and supports requiring background checks on private gun sales.
Levi, originally from Anderson, ran unsuccessfully for the District 20 Indiana Senate seat in 2024.
For more, visit JoelLeviforIndiana.com.
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Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen delivered his annual State of the City address Aug. 7 at The Arena at Innovation Mile.
The event, presented by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $93 million arena at 14157 CJ Way.
“I’ve lived here my entire life, and I love our city’s history,” Jensen said. “At the same time, change is inevitable. We’re building a city that my kids would want to call home for generations to come, and they’re going to call it home not because of the opportunities that we brought to Noblesville, but because of the history that we have preserved in this community.”
Jensen discussed The Arena at Innovation Mile, a 123,000-square-foot facility that will be home to the Noblesville Boom, the Indiana Pacers’ G League team. It features 3,400 fixed seats and 100 suite seats and is expected to generate more than $2 billion in new spending in the city in the next 30 years.
The arena is part of Innovation Mile, a 600-acre business and technology hub, which Jensen said is an area for the future of business, innovation, entertainment and quality of life.
“We’ve already seen a $40 million investment by Dr. Michael Meneghini and his team at the Indiana Orthopedic Institute,” Jensen said. “They’re one of the first to take a risk alongside us to help develop this area.”
Jensen said the city will announce two new Innovation Mile businesses in the coming weeks.
“I did some data research and saw that (for) the past six years, (Noblesville) has seen a flat tax rate, a balanced budget and $4 billion of private investment,” Jensen said. “Because of our investment, we’ve seen the private sector create nearly 3,000 jobs in Noblesville, and we’ve seen nearly 15,000 new residents call Noblesville home.”
Noblesville is 201 years old, and Jensen said its history is what makes it unique. One preservation effort is the Reimagine Pleasant Street project, which aims to improve east-west connectivity and accessibility.
Set for completion this year, the $125 million initiative will include 3.5 miles of new trails, six roundabouts and the planting of more than 1,400 new trees and 600 peonies.
In addition, the multiphase Embrace Downtown project will upgrade downtown infrastructure, with Phase 1 expected to be finished by the end of 2026. It also will replace aging underground infrastructure.
“If you go downtown, sometimes you get some historic smells,” Jensen said. “We’re going to address that as well. I hear this is going to be a tough project, but I’m committed, and our team is committed, to having strong lines of communication, not just with individuals who travel through downtown every day, but business owners who invest in downtown every day.”
Jensen also discussed the economic challenges of Senate Bill 1, which Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law in April.
The law, an effort to lower property tax bills through tax credits and limit how much communities can raise through property taxes, means Noblesville will not receive an anticipated $7 million annually over the next four years — a $28 million hit to the city’s capital improvement plan.
“We currently have a 10-year capital improvement plan with nearly $900 million in unfunded projects, about 241, so we’ll make adjustments to those,” Jensen said. “We are mindful of the impacts. We continue to make hard decisions about how we move forward, and we’re going to continue to do that with the taxpayer in mind.”
City officials will break ground on a new police station this fall for its 111 sworn officers, 14 civilian officers, five
patrol canine units and three public safety therapy canines currently housed at the police station downtown.
“They’re deserving of a new opportunity and a place to learn and train and keep our city safe,” Jensen said. “We’re looking forward to looking at that in quarter four of 2027.”
Jensen also noted an ongoing response to the national housing shortage, noting that Noblesville has averaged 750 new housing units per year since 2010. Upcoming residential developments include Finch Creek with 1,900 units, Morse Village with 650 units and Gatewood Lakes with 2,500 units.
New roadway projects also are anticipated. The Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Noblesville plan to analyze how to restructure four intersections along a 2-mile stretch of Ind. 37 at Greenfield Avenue, Town and Country Boulevard, Pleasant Street and Ind. 32/38.
City of Noblesville Communications Director Lexie Rock said the city also will make infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of Ruoff Music Center, starting next year with the Olio Road widening/roundabout project, and continuing in future years with improvements to Boden Road.
“The City of Noblesville is going to continue with data as our guide, and with public feedback as our sentiment to take the risk and continue to move forward,” Jensen said.
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The staff of My Salon Suite at 15887 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville cut a ribbon Aug. 11 to celebrate its grand opening. My Salon Suite offers several suite rentals for beauty, health and wellness professionals. Sixteen professionals work in the salon in private suite spaces, and more rooms are available to rent. For more, visit mysalonsuite.com/noblesville. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
FURNITURE COMING TO HAMILTON TOWN CENTER
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, third from left, assists officials from Kittle’s Furniture in breaking ground on the company’s new facility that is coming to Hamilton Town Center. Ferd Burgman, who helps run Kittle’s marketing department, said the groundbreaking represents the first phase of the project, which is creating a retention pond at the southwest corner of the property. The anticipated opening date for the store is sometime in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Lexie Rock)
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Roger McGuinn has a lifetime of music memories to share.
The former frontman of The Byrds will share those memories at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“It’s a one-man show,” McGuinn said. “It’s a story about the songs. I do some of the hits where you might not expect them (in the show) and they fit into the storyline.”
The 83-year-old McGuinn plays four instruments during the show, including a five-string longneck banjo like the late folk singer Pete Seeger played.
McGuinn said the 500-seat Tarkington fits his show.
“It’s kind of cozy and everyone is happy to be there,” he said. “They are not standing up in a ballroom.”
McGuinn began performing with the Chad Mitchell Trio and then was hired by Bobby Darin as a backup guitarist and harmony singer.
Darin opened T.M. Music in New York City’s Brill Building and hired McGuinn as a songwriter.
“It gave me all the foundation for what I ended up doing,” McGuinn said. “I learned how to be a songwriter, a studio musician and the skills that I would (use) later in The Byrds. It was a good training ground.”
After working as a studio musician, McGuinn and Gene Clark formed a band in 1964 that became The Byrds. David Crosby soon joined as well.
McGuinn credited manager Jim Dixon for The Byrds’ success.
“He impressed upon us to always do really high-quality material and not just bubble-gum throwaway hits,” he said. “So, we tried to integrate a lot of meaning into our songs. He made us learn to method act.”
McGuinn said the first few years of The Byrds were the most exciting. Their biggest hit and McGuinn’s favorite “Turn!
Turn! Turn!” was released in 1965. The song was written by Seeger in 1959. Some of The Byrds’ other hits were “Eight Miles High,” “Mr. Spaceman” and “You Showed Me.”
“I saw The Byrds as a brand like Coca-Cola and I thought it was a viable brand to keep going,” said McGuinn, who was the sole consistent member. “So, that’s why I stuck with it as long as did.”
The Byrds, whose final album was released in 1973, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Several of The Byrds’ biggest hits were covers of Bob Dylan songs, such as “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “My Back Pages” and “Chimes of Freedom.”
“(Dylan) doesn’t like to admit it, but I think we influenced him a little bit,” McGuinn said.
McGuinn and Dylan were neighbors in Malibu during the 1970s. McGuinn also toured with Dylan in the “Rolling Thunder Revue” in 1975-76. He later toured with Dylan and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as the opening act on the “Temples in Flames” tour in Europe in 1987.
McGuinn started the Folk Den Project in November 1995. He records a different folk song each month.
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Roger McGuinn, co-founder of The Byrds, performs Sept. 13 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Roger McGuinn)
“It’s a labor of love,” he said. “I wanted to bring (the songs) into the public arena, so people can learn them. I always say someday, someone is going to open it up and say, ‘Wow, look what this guy did.’”
McGuinn typically performs a couple of the folk songs in his performances.
McGuinn’s early influences were Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins and the rockabilly scene in Memphis.
“I tell the story of how I got influenced by (folk singer) Bob Gibson when he came to play at my school,” he said.
That prompted McGuinn to switch from rockabilly to folk music.
McGuinn typically tours six weeks in the spring and six weeks in the fall.
“We like to space it out. I like to take a few days off between shows to rest my voice,” he said.
McGuinn has no plans to retire.
“I’ll know it when I can’t do it anymore,” he said. “I love doing it. I can’t imagine doing anything else.”
McGuinn’s wife, Camilla, is the road manager and handles all the merchandise
“We love the traveling part of it,” he said. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more, visit mcguinn.com.
“Summer Nights: The Music of Grease” is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘HAPPY HOUR FOR A CAUSE’
Ballet INitiative presents “Happy Hour for a Cause” Aug. 23-24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit ArtMix Indiana and KidsFirst Adoption. For more, visit balletinitiative.org
Opera cabaret set — An Opera Cabaret at Fork + Ale House is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Carmel restaurant. The fundraiser will feature an intimate Italian opera performance by Indianapolis Opera artists. Cost is $125 per person and includes a full fourcourse meal with beer and wine. For more, visit indyopera.org.
SInger-songwriter Case to make Palladium debut — Touring to support a new album, singer-songwriter Neko Case will make her Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts debut Jan. 22 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in January 2026. Also an accomplished producer, author and visual artist. Her authenticity, lyrical storytelling and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians and lifelong fans. In addition to many acclaimed and Grammy-nominated solo records, she is a founding member of the Canadian supergroup the New Pornographers and author of The New York Times bestselling memoir “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You” and the weekly Substack newsletter “Entering The Lung.” She is composing a musical theater adaptation of the Oscar-winning film “Thelma & Louise.” Case’s eighth album, “Neon Grey Midnight Green,” is set for release in September. Opening the show will be Des Demonas. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
David Pendleton has always been an entertainer at heart. He learned ventrilo quism at age 6 and performed in his first talent show when he was 8.
After working at Kings Island as a ventriloquist through college, the Fishers resident is a full-time co medic ventriloquist. His club, Fish ers Comedy & Magic, hosts family-friendly shows throughout the year at Mission Christian Academy, 13095 Publishers Dr. in Fishers. His club will present “The Great Northern Laugh-Off” at 7 p.m. Aug. 31.
Joining him on stage will be standup comedians Daren Streblow and Leland Klassen, along with a live band.
“I typically try to have multiple comics and performers at the show,” Pendleton said. “I landed on the name Fishers Comedy
& Magic because I didn’t want it to be only a comedy venue. I wanted a venue that brings in other variety acts, and I want to be set apart from what people might think of when they think of a comedy club.”
Pendleton’s goal is to have a more consistent performance schedule moving forward, starting with a yet-to-be determined show in October.
“This is something that I would love to see more regularly here in Fishers — a family-friendly, affordable comedy show,” Pendleton said. “I have done several of these now and they’ve each gone well. I’ve been around comedy and in the comedy world for a very long time, so I have a pretty good idea of what it takes to put on a quality show. This is a funny show and I have worked hard to keep the quality up.”
Tickets for “The Great Northern LaughOff” start at $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more, visit fisherscomedyandmagic. com.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 5:30 - 8:00 PM (ET) Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN
Commentary by Larry Greene
A complete kitchen renovation in Washington Township brightened the space with timeless finishes, inset cabinetry and thoughtful design details for a welcoming, functional heart of the home.
• The dramatic transformation replaced dated cabinetry and muted counters with creamy inset shaker cabinets and stunning Cambria quartz surfaces.
• A professional-grade range with double ovens anchors the cooking area, complemented by a 5-in-1 speed oven and a custom hood for both style and flexibility.
Glass-front cabinets and open shelving offer both
Riverview Health Auxiliary presents the Autumn Elegance Style Show & Luncheon featuring latest fashions from The Secret Ingredient and Carolyn’s Corner Gift Shop at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 - $60/Ticket
The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel, IN 46033
Registration, Shopping & Gift Basket Raffle: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Style Show, Luncheon: 12 p.m.
A cash bar will be available. The Gift Basket Raffle may be paid for with cash, credit or debit card only
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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT )
COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO: 29C01-2505-MI-5882
IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF:
MINOR:
William Mann, Name of Minor Kerstein Mann, Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Kerstin Man, as a self-represented litigan, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name to change the name of William Mann to Liam Christian Richard Mann. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on December 15, 2025, at 10:00 am, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date.
July 9, 2025 Kathy Kreag Williams
Date Clerk, Hamilton Circuit Court
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT ) COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CASE NO: 29C01-2507-MI-7675
IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF: JESSICA DANIELLE BAILEY
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, JESSICA DANIELLE BAILEY, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name to change her name from JESSICA DANIELLE BAILEY to JESSICA DANIELLE BAILEY BEY.
The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Hamilton Circuit Court on December 16, 2025, at 10:00 am, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to One Hamilton County Square, Suite 337, Noblesville, IN 46060. August 1, 2025 Kathy Kreag Williams
Date Clerk, Hamilton Circuit Court
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