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LOOKING AHEAD Fishers anticipates growth, investments in the coming year Page 10

Board OKs stoplight for Spyglass Falls Page 2

Century Club donates to veterans nonprofit Page 4

Democrats announce run for Senate District 31 Page 6

Local residents picked for Lilly program Page 8

‘The Mousetrap’ returns to Beef & Boards Page 12

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HSE teachers ratify tentative contract

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Following a second session with a mediator, negotiators for Hamilton Southeastern Schools administrators and the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association reached a tentative agreement Dec. 16 for a 2025-26 teacher contract.

According to a Dec. 19 social media post, union members voted in favor of ratifying the agreement.

“While it may not be everything we hoped for, we are proud that we were able to secure additional money for our teachers to help with the recent increase in insurance premiums — our primary focus throughout bargaining,” the HSEA post stated. “We are incred-

ibly grateful to our teachers, students, parents and community members who stood with us every step of the way.

Your support, your presence and your words truly mean more than we can express.”

The agreement does not include an increase to base salaries for teachers.

Details of the agreement published on the district website show that employee health insurance contributions are the same as a previous agreement that teachers rejected in October. The new agreement does add new one-time health savings account contributions, and employees can stay on their current plans through the end of February.

Health insurance costs increased for all district employees and union negotiators have said those increased costs

combined with no raises is the equivalent of a pay cut.

HSE Schools issued a statement about the agreement Dec. 17, noting that the document reflects a shared effort to move the process forward.

“We appreciate the work that went into reaching this tentative agreement and the opportunity to come back together,” Superintendent Pat Mapes stated. “Our focus remains on our students, our staff and the work ahead.”

The HSE Board of School Trustees had a required public hearing on the terms of the tentative agreement Dec. 23, with a ratification vote set for Dec. 30.

To see the full tentative agreement, visit hseschools.org/community/ public-notices.

Fishers board OKs stoplight at 116th for Spyglass Falls neighborhood

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A new stoplight will be installed on 116th Street at Klotz Farm Boulevard, the only entry and exit point for Spyglass Falls neighborhood residents, following a unanimous vote Dec. 19 by the Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety.

The stoplight might be installed by the end of 2026, depending on funding availability. Otherwise, it will be included in the city’s 2027 budget cycle.

Safety concerns at that intersection have been ongoing for about a decade.

Director of Engineering Hatem Mekky told the board before the vote that the Klotz Farm Boulevard intersection has seen significantly more accidents compared to other intersections along that stretch of 116th Street between Cumberland and Olio roads.

“This is obviously due to the one entrance on Spyglass Falls, and also due to the topography surrounding that entrance,” he said, noting that the city conducted a traffic study in 2016. “The resolution from that study was to continue the investigations, because there were a lot of surrounding projects at the time and the traffic that was on 116th Street was very irregular.”

The city contracted another traffic

The intersection of 116th Street and Klotz Farm Boulevard has been an ongoing safety concern for neighborhood residents. (File photo)

study in 2025 and the report offered various solutions, but recommended a light at either Klotz Farm Boulevard or the Spyglass Ridge Drive, which leads into the neighboring Spyglass Hill community.

The report also recommended the city reconsider the idea of a one-way connection between the two neighborhoods to provide Spyglass Falls residents an alternative exit.

That connection — which would be built on an existing footpath between the two neighborhoods — had been an earlier recommended solution to traffic safety concerns, but faced objections from Spyglass Hill residents.

During the Dec. 19 meeting, Mayor

Scott Fadness, who chairs the Board of Public Works and Safety, asked whether a new light could be programmed to ensure the signal for 116th Street traffic stays green until a vehicle is waiting to exit Klotz Farm Boulevard. Mekky confirmed that a new traffic signal system the city is implementing will allow that kind of programming.

“We’ve been talking about this a long time,” Fadnes said. “And it needs some finality for the folks that live in this area. I know we have heard loud and clear people don’t want to connect the two neighborhoods unless absolutely necessary. I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from council members and other folks that really do not want to see a stoplight on 116th Street, but I think with the new technology that we have, you can put a stoplight on 116th Street and it really won’t impact the commuter going by, with the exception for when a car is at the neighborhood.”

Following board approval, the city will start the design process for the new stoplight. Fadness said the approximately $500,000 cost is not in the city’s budget for 2026, but city officials will see if they can reduce that cost by repurposing equipment, and get creative to find funding for the rest of the project.

Otherwise, he said, it will have to wait for 2027.

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Fishers Century Club donates to veterans nonprofit news@currentinfishers.com Fishers Century Club members voted Dec. 9 to award the club’s fourth-quarter donation to the Warriors in Nature Project, a nonprofit that helps veterans get outdoors and unplug.

New club member, Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Justin McDonald presented the organization to club members.

“The Warriors in Nature Project gives veterans an opportunity to reconnect with nature, with each other and with themselves,” he stated. “So many of us veterans struggle in silence after service. This organization creates space for healing, camaraderie and purpose in some of the most peaceful outdoor settings imaginable. I’m deeply grateful the club chose to support this mission.”

According to a news release, the collective support had exceeded $3,000, with additional donations expected.

“Our members were truly moved by what the Warriors in Nature Project does, and excited to support it,” club founder Adam Kallick stated. “The passion behind Justin’s presentation and the mission of helping veterans decompress, reconnect and find peace resonated with everyone in the room.”

The club also heard an update from the third-quarter winning organization, Rock Steady Boxing, which used its donation for scholarships for individuals

The third-quarter recipient of a Fishers Century Club donation was Rock Steady Boxing. The club is still taking donations for the fourth-quarter recipient, Warriors in Nature Project. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Century Club)

who benefit from the organization’s noncontact, boxing-based fitness program.

The Fishers Century Club is approaching $70,000 in total giving across its 19-meeting history, according to the news release. The club meets quarterly and members hear presentations about three charities.

Members then vote to determine which organization receives that quarter’s donation.

The next meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. March 10. New members are welcome. For more, including a list of previous winners, visit fisherscenturyclub.com or visit facebook.com/fisherscenturyclub.

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Patience paying off for CHS senior basketball player

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurent.com Carmel High School senior Evan Harrell is playing with more patience this season.

“He’s allowing the game to come to him a little more,” Greyhounds coach Ryan Osborn said. “It allows him to utilize his strengths better. He is connecting with his teammates well. He’s not putting as much pressure on himself to make every play. He’s playing more confidently and more free. The game is a little easier for him and he’s not forcing stuff.”

The 6-foot-8 Harrell, in his third season as starter, is averaging 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Greyhounds (5-0).

Harrell said he is slowing down and letting the game come to him.

“I’m counting on other guys to get involved with me during the game,” he said. “I’m getting closer with guys and (have) more trust with guys.”

Harrell averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 16 games last season. He missed seven

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The Greyhounds finished 10-13 last season, their first losing record since the 2010-11 season.

“We lacked a little leadership last season, and I think we have a group of guys who love to play with each other and are excited to take the floor each night,” Harrell said. “I think we are going to surprise a lot of people this season. A sectional championship is

Carmel High School senior Evan Harrell is a three-year starter for the Greyhounds. (Photo courtesy of CHS athletics)

definitely a goal. We haven’t won it since 2022. Getting Carmel back is my biggest goal.”

Harrell started playing basketball at age 6.

“I played football for a couple of

years and I played golf for a bunch of country club teams,” he said. “I was pretty good but had to give that up.”

Harrell, who plays club basketball for Grand Park Premier, will continue his basketball career at Bellarmine University in Louisville next season. He said he didn’t seriously consider other offers after Bellarmine offered.

“I took a couple of visits and talked to a bunch of different guys before making my decision,” he said.

Bellarmine coach Doug Davenport lauded Harrell’s overall skill set.

“Evan has the combination of length and versatility that we covet while being able to play and defend multiple positions,” Davenport stated. “We know his best basketball is ahead of him and we can’t wait to help get him there.”

One of Bellarmine’s players is 2021 CHS graduate Brian Waddell, who transferred from Purdue University before the season. Waddell was averaging 15.3 ppg through the first 11 games.

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Two more candidates recently announced their intention to run in the Democratic primary race for Indiana Senate District 31, the seat now held

by Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence), who announced he is not seeking reelection.

Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal announced his bid for the seat Dec. 16 and Geist-area Realtor Catherine Torzewski made her announcement Dec. 22.

Earlier in November, Democrat Lasima Packett announced her bid for the seat.

“My neighbors in District 31 deserve to know that their voice in the State Senate will fight every single day to make their lives better — from bringing down the cost of utilities, health care and groceries, to keeping our communities safe,” Forestal stated in his news release. “I’m the person to do just that.”

In her announcement, Torzewski stated that voters in the district are tired of polarizing politics.

“They want lawmakers to get back to Hoosier values, values that prioritize public school funding, safety and a comfortable life for all,” she stated.

“I’m committed to a different kind of politics — one that is transparent and authentic. I’m raising my kids here, I’m doing business here, my friends and family all live here. Indiana is home and I want to make it the best place it possibly can be.”

Torzewski serves on the Lawrence Township School Foundation Board, is involved in the MIBOR Realtor Association and volunteers with the local Moms Demand Action chapter, in

which she advocates for commonsense gun laws such as safe storage and the Jake Laird Law. She managed a successful reelection campaign for Indiana Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn in 2024 and previously managed the 2023 Fishers City Council campaign for Howard Stevenson.

Forestal was first elected Marion County Sheriff in 2019 and his second term ends in 2026. Term limits mean he can’t run again for that seat. In his announcement, he stated that he would focus on public safety and protecting working families from rising utilities and health care costs.

In her November announcement, Packett stated that she will champion quality early learning access, public schools and educators. She added that the state’s recently passed property tax law shifted the burden onto working families.

“I’ll fight to fund services without overtaxing renters or middle-class homeowners,” Packett stated. “Opposing budget decisions that threaten basic services in the name of temporary tax cuts. Leveraging my military experience to protect essential services, supporting first responders, and improving interagency coordination, along with championing public health resilience.”

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Two Fishers residents have announced their interest in running for the Republican nomination for the Senate District 31 seat: Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees President Juanita Albright and Fishers City Councilor Tiffanie Ditlevson.

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tise and insight of practices both inside and outside of the classroom benefit all A former Belzer Middle School stustudents.” dent is returning as the school’s new Superintendent Shawn Smith stated principal after the MSD of Lawrence that Belzer Middle School is gaining an Township School Board voted Dec. 15 extraordinary leader to approve the appointment of “As both a Belzer alumna and Kendra Randle. a Milken Award recipient, she Randle currently is principal serves as an example to our stuof Eagle Creek Elementary in dents of what is possible through Pike Township. She attended hard work, passion and purBelzer as a student and graduatpose,” he stated. “Her leadership ed from Lawrence Central High will inspire excellence across our School. Randle earned a Bacheentire school community.”

Randle lor of Arts in Elementary EducaRandle stated that building tion from Kentucky State University in strong and healthy relationships are the 2012 and a Master of Arts in Education key to education. from Union University in 2017.

“Children cannot learn from someone According to an announcement from they do not trust and the same is true MSDLT, Randle is the 2023 winner of the for educators — they need a leader who national Milken Educator Award. is authentic, supportive and account“A former classroom teacher, Randle able,” she stated. “My leadership style has worked her way through various is collaborative and student-centered, administrative positions as a founding and I am passionate about working elementary dean, principal fellow and with teachers, parents and community elementary and executive principal,” members to create a thriving school the announcement stated. “Her expercommunity.” news@currentinfishers.com

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Local residents picked for Lilly program communities, the news release stated.

“Through the LSN Academy, we’re Two Fishers residents and former providing our alumni Lilly Endowment Lilly Scholars have been chosen for the Community Scholars with a unique 2026 Lilly Scholars Network Academy, platform for leadership growth and a a statewide leadership development deeper understanding of Indiana’s landprogram for alumni of the Lilly scape,” LSN Program Director Endowment Community ScholBryana Schreiber stated. “This arship Program. comprehensive initiative comNow a Fishers resident, plements our other offerings Danielle Girton was Marion by empowering scholars to enCounty’s Lilly Scholar for 2005. hance their abilities and become She earned a bachelor’s in catalysts for positive transforsocial work from Indiana Unimation across the state.”

Girton versity-Bloomington and her Other 2026 LSN Academy class master’s in social work from IU members are: Indianapolis. She works for the • Rosemary Allison of Anderson Indianapolis Public Library.

• Trevor Cotterman of Hazelton Emmanuel Greene, also now a • Bryn Eudy of Carmel Fishers resident, was the Wayne • Rachel Greene of Nashville County’s 2004 Lilly Scholar.

• Maire Gurevitz of Indianapolis He works for Harris School • Polly Husmann-Norman of Solutions.

Bloomington Greene According to a news release, • Victoria Jennings of the LSN Academy was created in reIndianapolis sponse to interest among scholars in • Jade Karas of Brazil establishing a program about statewide • Makalah Krick of Fort Wayne issues and provide an opportunity for • Daniel Leedy of Indianapolis deeper engagement.

• Ashley Msikinya of Indianapolis “The LSN Academy distinguishes • Madelyn Rhodes of Columbus itself through its exclusive focus on • Melissa Ross of Huntington alumni of the (Lilly Scholars program),” • Cassie Squillace of Indianapolis the news release stated. “The shared • Robbee Wedow of Indianapolis background of participants as Lilly The 2026 LSN Academy will focus on Endowment Community Scholars five themes: Basic Needs, Economy and fosters a unique camaraderie and unInnovation, Education, Environment derstanding, creating a strong founand Quality of Life. The LSN Academy dation for collaborative learning and Class will travel around the state to exnetworking.” plore the topics from urban, suburban The 2026 class includes 17 individuals and rural perspectives. who demonstrated a commitment to For more, visit lillyscholars.org/ leadership and service within their academy. news@currentinfishers.com

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By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentinfishers.com GBC Bank opened its eighth branch in Indiana earlier this fall in Fishers.

The bank opened a 4,000-square-foot loan processing office as well as a 1,000-square-foot retail branch at 14 Municipal Dr., supporting GBC’s larger initiative to modernize its branches and expand its network.

“GBC Bank, we’ve been here serving Renfroe Central Indiana since 1871,” Chief Retail Banking Officer Ryan Renfroe said. “We have primarily been located in Hancock County for that entire time. We have seven locations in Hancock County, so this branch is a big deal for us because it’s our expansion outside of the county. After 154 years, that’s kind of a big deal, and it’s part of our growth model from here on out to get more locations in central Indiana.”

GBC’s Fishers branch is a full-service branch with a full advisory team — consumer lending, mortgage, wealth and commercial teams. It also has two ATMs, one outside and one inside.

“Pretty much anything you could need from a banking standpoint, we offer directly out of the branch,” Renfroe said. “It’s also a more tech-forward branch for us. It’s designed from the ground up for how our customers really bank today.”

Originally, GBC Bank was shopping around for a location to build just its loan processing office. When the Municipal Drive location presented the opportunity to open a retail branch as well, he said it made sense to do both.

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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The end of two long-term road projects and additional economic development are on the agenda for the City of Fishers in 2026, along with completion of the final links in the Nickel Plate Trail connection with Marion County.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said 2025 was a big year for the city, with the first full year of operations at Fishers Event Center and the grand opening the new Fishers Community Center in November. In 2026, he said, city officials will be tweaking operations for both facilities to make sure they’re delivering well.

Delaware Township is working with the City of Fishers to develop a pocket park with amenities next to the Nickel Plate Trail near 131st Street. (Map courtesy of Delaware Township)

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The city also recently celebrated the opening of the new 120-acre White River Park, which broke ground in February.

While the park and other big projects have been completed, there are projects in the works that should finish up in the coming year. Fadness said the city plans to cut the ribbon soon on the new Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge over 96th Street, connecting the Fishers section of the trail to Marion County.

The Fishers portion stretches from just north of 96th Street to 146th Street. With the addition of the bridge, the trail will continue south to 42nd Street in Indianapolis and connect to the Monon Trail.

“There’s going to be a little bit of time yet before it’s completely open, because (of the Clear Path project) at I-69 and I-465. You can’t walk through that yet because it’s still an active construction zone,” he said. “But within another year or so, you’ll be able to walk all the way down to a point where you can cross over to the Monon, get on the Monon, come north and then cross on the Midland Trail, which is a nearly 40-mile loop.

I won’t be doing that, but somebody more courageous than I will will tackle that — maybe on a bike.”

According to the latest Clear Path update, about 80 percent of the project was done in mid-December and the rest should be completed by spring 2026.

Also along the Nickel Plate Trail is a Delaware Township project that kicked off in July. That $8 million project will result in a park with public amenities in between the Delaware Township government center and the Nickel Plate Trail at 131st Street. For more, visit delaware-township.squarespace.com.

Fadness said the city’s initial goal was getting the Nickel Plate Trail built.

“Now, I think we can really create … a unique experience where people can stop off and have a conversation with a neighbor or a friend — just enjoy the natural setting, you name it,” he said. “So, yeah, it’s exciting.”

The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Clear Path project is wrapping up in 2026, along with the ongoing Ind. 37 rehabilitation project, a collaboration between Fishers, Noblesville, Hamilton County and INDOT. Fadness said the Ind. 37 project should be completed by the second quarter of 2026.

“It’s been at least a decade, I think, that we’ve been working on that project,” he said. “So, it certainly has transformed that corridor and alleviated a lot of traffic congestion. But I know everyone there, including the businesses along that corridor, will be grateful when it’s completely done.”

Both projects have affected traffic and Fadness said it will be interesting to see how their completion will change traffic patterns.

“We’re going to be watching them very carefully, particularly Clear Path, for the 96th (Street) and Allisonville (Road) roundabout,” he said. “We’re seeing a tremendous amount of traffic volume in those intersections today because people are diverting off of 465 and using those roads. And so, what we’re going to be learning about is after Clear Path opens up … if it works as well as we all hope it does, that’ll fundamentally change traffic patterns on our side streets. We’re going to have to adjust accordingly when we realize what those new traffic patterns are going to look like.

I could be wrong, but I think for the most part, all of those adjustments after the fact will be positive for Fishers residents, because right now we’re seeing so much traffic diversion off of main thoroughfares and onto those other areas.”

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The City of Fishers is always looking for new partners to develop the community’s economy. A recent expansion by life science company INCOG BioPharma was announced in December, with a $200 million new investment that will bring the company’s employee

The ongoing Ind. 37 project is expected to be completed in 2026.

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roster to 1,000 by 2030.

Fadness said there are other deals in the works that he can’t talk about yet, but he’s excited about the future of the life science industry and other businesses in the community.

“Downtown has become a really attractive place — a lot of people want to be down here, whether it’s restaurants, office buildings or even more living spaces,” he said. “I think you’re going to see people continue to try to drive redevelopment of properties that are currently maybe an older home … and turning it into something different. I think there’s just a lot of energy and activity around that.”

Fadness noted the ongoing CityView multi-use project on 116th Street downtown, which broke ground in January 2025 and will continue construction through the coming year and into 2027. The six-story development will have 191 apartments for residents aged 55-plus, 18,000 square feet of first-floor retail and restaurant space and a 325-space parking structure with electric vehicle charging stations.

“It’s just barely coming up and out of the ground, but by the end of next year, it will be significant in its change of the skyline of Fishers,” he said. “So, that’ll be fun to watch that take place.”

Fadness said he looks forward to what’s in store for Fishers in 2026.

“I just got done finishing up my annual meetings with my department heads where we talk about what we accomplished in ’25 and then we looked at 2026, and I’m just really excited,” he said. “We’ve probably got about 90 different goals that we want to achieve throughout the organization and we’ve got a great team here — a really good team of department heads that are eager and excited to go tackle these, so I think it’s going to be a very active and a very productive year.”

ON THE COVER: The Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge

over 96th Street will officially open in early 2026. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Fishers)

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Coral Reefer Band mainstay returns to perform at Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mac McAnally figures fans of his music are divided into three categories. As is his nature, he tries to please them all.

McAnally said audiences at his solo shows include Jimmy Buffett fans as a Coral Reefer Band member for more than three decades. After Buffett died in 2023, McAnally helped the band continue to play Buffett songs.

Others at his solo concerts are fans of his early singer-songwriter material.

“I’m a guy who puts short stories into songs. That’s what my first three or four albums were,” he said. “Then I have some fans because they like what I wrote for Kenny Chesney, Alabama or Randy Travis. What is nice is that those three groups have come to terms with one another.”

For the second consecutive year, McAnally will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“The Palladium is such a gorgeous room, I feel unworthy I get to play there but am happy I do,” he said.

McAnally will be joined by fellow Coral Reefer member Eric A. Darken.

The Coral Reefers joined the Doobie Brothers on tour last summer.

“Jimmy left us a pile of joyous music to go around the world and play, and he left us a few million folks that want to hear it,” McAnally said. “You can’t really be in a better situation than to have music that you love written by a guy that you love and play in front of folks that love him and draft some of that love on to us, too.”

McAnally said Buffett fans are extremely loyal.

“Some of them are fans to the exclusion of everybody else. They just want to hear Buffett music,” he said. “That’s why we didn’t ever carry a lot of open-

Mac McAnally will perform Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Mac McAnally)

ing acts with Jimmy because people would rather hear an extra 30 minutes of his songs.”

As the opening act for the Doobie Brothers last summer, McAnally said the band did have to narrow its setlist.

“We used to talk about the 13 (songs) you had to play or there’s a riot,” he said. “So, it was mostly those and four or five songs for the other couple of songs that went into that night. But we had a great time and the Doobies are great.”

McAnally said the Coral Reefer Band will likely headline some shows in 2026.

“In the absence of Jimmy, I’m playing a lot more of my solo shows than I was when we were out there all year long with Jimmy,” he said. “But I enjoy every one of my little jobs and look forward to all of it. I love being a session musician in the studio, I love writing songs, I love producing records. I love all the live stuff.”

McAnally said his longtime bond with Buffett was built on both being

storytellers from Mississippi.

“He was the best I’ve ever seen at speaking to 25,000 people making them feel like they’re sitting in a living room with the guy,” he said. “I don’t know anyone else that could do that. My expertise is more in a smaller room, a theater or listening room.”

Without Buffett, McAnally said the Coral Reefers share lead singing duties.

“But he left it to me to be the emcee or ringleader,” he said. “He did it with a grin on his face because he knew I was born without any ambition to be in the middle of the stage. I just wanted to be a musician.”

McAnally recently worked on an album with Amy Grant, which is due out in the spring. He co-wrote some songs and produced and sang on the album.

He and Darken will join Grant on a few of her shows in early 2026.

“She’s just an angel,” McAnally said.

“She hasn’t put out an album of new material in 11 or 12 years, so she had a lot to say, and we got the privilege of helping her say it. I’m not taking any credit for the fact that it’s good. I’m just bragging because I got to be standing in the room when it happened.”

Grant sang “All These Years,” which McAnally wrote for Sawyer Brown, as a tribute to McAnally when he received the 2025 Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award in October.

“I never imagined her singing one of my songs to me at all but the fact she picked that one and she did a gorgeous job of it and made a lovely speech (was special),” he said. “I am so far into the bonus round of what you would consider accolades. I don’t deserve as much bragging on as I’ve gotten the last few years, but it’s always nice to hear.”

McAnally has won the Country Music Association Musician of the Year award 10 times.

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Red Barn Theatre set for renovations editorial@youarecurrent.com Frankfort’s On-Stage Foundation Board of Directors announced a fundraising campaign for much-needed renovations to the Red Barn Summer Theatre in 2026.

Founded in 1968 by Martin and Carol Ann Henderson, the Red Barn will celebrate its 58th season in 2026.

Initially situated “on-stage” at Frankfort High School in 1973, the Hendersons, assisted by a dedicated company of young, local actors, transformed a cattle barn into a theater. The Hendersons retired in 2016.

The board of directors also recognizes this is the 10th season of Michael Taylor’s leadership. Taylor assumed the role of artistic director of the Red Barn in 2017.

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Curry set to direct ‘The Mousetrap’ at Beef & Boards

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com “The Mousetrap” has passed the test of time.

The play opened in London’s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until March 2022, when it was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in May 2021. It is recognized as the longest-running play in history, reaching its 30,000th performance on March 19, 2025. It has been performed in more than 50 countries.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Mousetrap” Jan. 6 to Feb. 15 at the Indianapolis venue. The Agatha Christie play hasn’t been performed at Beef & Boards since 1978. Eddie Curry Curry directs the show.

“Our audience loves a good mystery and the gold standard is ‘The Mousetrap,’ Agatha Christie’s most famous work,” Curry said. “After 48 years — just a little bit before my time here — it’s an honor to breathe new life into this classic with such an incredible cast.”

Curry said the play’s ending is a well-kept secret.

“It’s all about all the red herrings along the way and the twist at the end,” he said. “A tradition that began in 1952 when the play first debuted challenges audiences to keep the ending a secret for the next crowd. If you know, you know, but that secret should stay with you. I imagine we’ll proudly uphold the tradition. We

Eddie Curry, left, and Sarah Hund appear in the 2018 production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

will be purposeful in everything we do. The audience will be watching, closely examining every word, every movement, every choice.

“The challenge is to ensure that each of those elements is intentional, drawing the audience into the thrilling ride we want to take them on.”

Curry said he was familiar with all but one of the cast members, either having shared the stage or directing them at some point.

“I have worked with both Jeff Stockberger and Su-

zanne Stark for more than three decades,” he said. “I have appeared in productions alongside local actors Scot Greenwell and Hannah Embree, and I’ve greatly enjoyed the work of Jae Woo, Jonathan Cobrda and Adam du Plessis on the Beef & Boards stage. Malia Munley is the newcomer to our company, and we are all very excited to welcome her to the mix. So many of the cast members have not worked with one another — or have never even met — making it a special thrill to watch a new group of talent come together.”

Curry said he is delighted that there are three new shows this season at Beef & Boards. Making their debuts at the venue are “Pretty Woman,” Feb. 19-April 4; “The Play That Goes Wrong,” July 16-Aug. 23; and Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn,” Nov. 27-Dec. 31.

“I’m especially excited to see what (director) Brett Mutter does with ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’” Curry said. “Personally, I’m really looking forward to directing and appearing in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ as film director Roscoe Dexter.”

The occasion marks the fifth time Curry has directed “Singin’ in the Rain” at Beef & Boards. He also played Dexter the last time Beef & Boards presented the classic musical in 2018.

“I also appeared in one previous production, making this my sixth involvement overall,’ he said. “This production will also be the 88th show I’ve directed at Beef & Boards.”

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Fishers Parks’ Storywalk ( Heritage Park )

Fishers Parks’ Free Yoga Wednesdays ( Billericay Park )

Fishers Parks’ Free Yoga Wednesdays ( Billericay Park )

Christmas Tree Recycling ( through Feb. 1 at Brooks School Park, Cumberland Park & Holland Park )

Fishers Health Department’s Open Gym ( Sundays, Fishers Junior High )

Fishers State of the City ( Fishers Event Center ) Fishers Arts Council’s Gallery Hop

Fishers Health Department’s Open Gym ( Sundays, Fishers Junior High )

Fishers Parks’ Storywalk ( Ritchey Woods )

( Various Locations )

Fishers Health Department’s Aging Well: Eating Healthy on a Budget ( Fishers Community Center )

Gray: Wishbone World Tour Conan ( Fishers Event Center )

Fishers Arts Council’s Second Friday Reception ( City Hall at Fishers Municipal Center )

City Council Meeting

Professional Championship Bull Riders ( Fishers Event Center )

Health Department’s Aging Well: Library Fishers 101, in partnership with Hamilton East Public Library

( Theater at Fishers Municipal Center )

Fishers Parks’ Storywalk ( Brooks School Park ) Fishers Parks’ Free Yoga Wednesdays ( Billericay Park )

( Fishers Community Center )

Fishers Health Department’s Open Gym ( Sundays, Fishers Junior High )

Day Citywide Food Drive MLK ( Fishers Kroger locations )

Fishers March Disability Awareness Month ( events throughout the month )

Fishers Summer Camp registration opens for residents ( nonresident registration opens Jan. 26 )

City Council Meeting

( Theater at Fishers Municipal Center )

Indy Ignite Opening Night ( Fishers Event Center )

An Evening with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms ( Fishers Event Center )

March Disability Awareness Month Kickoff Fishers ( Theater at Fishers Municipal Center ) Arts Council’s Second Friday Reception: Fishers March Disability Awareness Month ( City Hall at Fishers Municipal Center )

Heart with special guest Lucinda Williams ( Fishers Event Center )

City Council Meeting

Fishers National Vietnam War Veterans Day

( Theater at Fishers Municipal Center )

Ceremony ( Theater at Fishers Municipal Center )

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Fishers Keeps Topping the Charts

A Game-Changer for Community Wellness

Fishers continued to receive top national rankings for quality of life, safety, and economic development. We were named the

in Travel + Leisure, and #4 on

from U.S. News & World Report.

The new Fishers Community Center, Strengthened by IU Health, opened in November with an aquatics facility, fitness center, the city’s first indoor walking track, and an all-new indoor playground, offering year-round wellness for all ages.

Fueling Innovation in Every Classroom

The City awarded $135,000 in Educator Innovation Grants this year ($385,000 total since 2024), supporting makerspaces, STEM and VR programming, film and media projects, English as a New Language (ENL) initiatives, and more across all grade levels.

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Safety Starts with Fishers Fire Dept.

Fishers Fire Department provided safety education to 25,000+ kids and adults, completed 700+ inspections across commercial properties and new construction, and created a dedicated Safety and Training Division.

Fishers Health Department’s New Home

The Fishers Health Department opened its new clinic and headquarters at the Fishers Community Center, offering a centralized location for residents to access vaccinations, testing, and other preventive care.

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Building a More Connected Fishers

Fishers parks and trails saw major upgrades, including the new White River Park, 106 Plaza, and putting finishing touches on the bridge over 96th Street for the NIckel Plate Trail, Strengthened by IU Health. New art, lighting, and 3,500 replaced sidewalk panels further improved access and experience.

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Fishers Takes Center Stage

Keeping Fishers Safe, Together

The Fishers Event Center welcomed over 527,000 attendees across more than 140 events, from Indy Fuel, Ignite, and Freight games to national acts like John Legend, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, Critical Role, and Cirque du Soleil.

Through strong multi-agency partnerships, the Fishers Police Department helped keep our community safe. The Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force made 25 arrests and rescued six children, while the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force seized over 300 guns.

Engineering Big Savings for Fishers

The Fishers Engineering team saved the City nearly $4 million in contracts by bringing inspections in-house, along with improving roadways around the city through resurfacing and new roundabouts, and continuing our reinvestment in roadway infrastructure.

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Fishers’ Biggest Year of Fun Yet

Fishers Parks hosted nearly 100 community events including one of the largest Spark!Fishers festivals to date, NBA Finals Watch parties, farmers markets, and summer concerts at the AMP including Sam Barber, Band of Horses, OLE 60 and Chase Rice.

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