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Utility projects to address city odors

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Two major utility projects are underway to upgrade and rehabilitate the Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks and Lift Station 20, which services the southwest quadrant of Noblesville Township.

The projects are estimated to cost $36 million. The city’s utilities department has requested approval from the Noblesville Common Council to issue up to $26 million in bonds. Jonathan Mirgeaux, the city’s utilities director, estimates an actual bond issuance of $23,500,000, with the remaining project costs to be funded using the department’s unrestricted capital fund and strategic growth fund.

The projects utilize a Build-Operate-Transfer agreement with respective contractors. The utilities department is targeting a bond closing on or around Sept. 2.

Operations at the Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks are the first step in the city’s sewage

One project includes upgrades to the Noblesville Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks.

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treatment process. The project includes the repair and lining of the flow channels and wet wells, modification of the electrical room to meet code for fire protection in wastewater facilities, replacement of the HVAC system, installation of an odor-control system and replacement of equipment, among other improvements.

The second project replaces the existing Lift Station 20 at 161st Street and Vestal Ditch.

“The existing lift station is at full capacity today,” Mirgeaux said. “This

is sized for what we’re considering ultimate buildout of that entire sewage catchment area. So, if forecasts hold, this will be the one capacity increase that we’ll need to do.”

Improvements will include an on-site backup generator, an odor-control system and approximately 3 miles of 24-in HDPE force main to the treatment plant along with all necessary valving. The force main will discharge into an existing structure at the treatment plant.

“This is going to make a significant improvement to odors,” Mirgeaux said.

“The odors that are released from where the existing lift station discharges is one of the very significant odor points that are in the collection system, which is at (Ind) 32 near Randall Roberts. It will completely go away when all this wastewater flow comes to the wastewater treatment plant.”

Mirgeaux said the bond the department is seeking approval for will have no impact on current sewer rates. The council will vote on the bond issuance at the next council meeting at 6 p.m.

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Jensen Summer Soirée benefits nonprofits

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Community Foundation presented its annual Jensen Summer Soirée Vest Fest at the Riverview Health Arena July 10.

The Noblesville Community Foundation, founded in 2020 by Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and his wife, Julie Jensen, presents the event to benefit local nonprofits. To date, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for local organizations.

According to Jensen and his wife, the support from the event helps strengthen Noblesville and creates opportunities to invest in organizations that make a lasting difference. The 2026 beneficiaries were BeeFree Bakes, Janus Developmental Services and the Riverview Health Foundation, as well as legacy beneficiaries Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance, Noblesville Fire Department and Noblesville Police Department, which receive funding from the event each year.

Jensen said he, Julie and the foundation’s planning committee discuss nonprofits in the community that are

Guests attend the July 10 Jensen Summer Soirée Vest Fest at the Riverview Health Arena. (Photo courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

making a significant impact in the lives of Noblesville and surrounding area residents.

“This year we looked at organizations focusing on workforce training initiatives that help vulnerable populations,” Jensen said. “We were proud to honor BeeFree Bakes, Janus Developmental Services and Riverview Health Foundation as the 2026 beneficiaries and to support their work in providing opportunities and support to so many in need.”

Jennifer Weise, founder of BeeFree

Bakes, said it is meaningful to everyone involved with the nonprofit to be selected as a beneficiary.

“Their support helps fuel our Warriors at Work program, providing young adults with autism and other disabilities the training, confidence and real-world skills they need to pursue meaningful employment,” Weise said. “This investment goes far beyond financial support.

It creates opportunity, builds independence and reminds our warriors that their community believes in them.”

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CDBG priorities reviewed

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Commissioners reviewed priorities for the county’s Community Development Block Grant program at their July 13 meeting.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG program provides resources to local governments to expand economic opportunities, build public facilities and develop affordable housing.

The total funding available for 2026 is just more than $2.54 million, combining a new 2026 allocation of $1,179,216 with remaining funds from previous years.

In Year 3 of Hamilton County’s CDBG five-year consolidated plan, Michelle Westermeier, community development program manager, said priorities are expanding and sustaining affordable housing development across the region.

A key element includes partnering with a local continuum of care agency to offer immediate and long-term supportive housing for vulnerable populations, including domestic violence survivors, at-risk veterans and individuals facing mental health challenges.

During the public comment period, Fishers resident Andrea Davis, executive director of Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, stressed the importance of support for the development of affordable housing in the county and raised concerns about continuum of care.

“I just wanted to make sure you are

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aware that the continuum of care that serves Hamilton County is not specific to Hamilton County,” Davis said. “So, when you’re talking about these folks in need of housing, I just wanted to make sure you understand that it’s very possible, if not probable, that as housing needs are prioritized, the folks who are chosen to live in whatever housing gets created here will not necessarily be residents of Hamilton County.”

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Westermeier said the county’s four participating cities — Carmel, Westfield, Fishers and Noblesville — will focus on infrastructure improvements that directly benefit low-income areas.

The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. July 27 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center in Noblesville. There will be a final presentation regarding CDBG funding at the meeting.

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Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is calling for the government to ban public Islamic calls to prayer.

Beckwith, pastor of the Life Church campus in Noblesville, made the comment during an appearance on the June 26 episode of the “ConserBeckwith vative Review” podcast.

“If you’re a mosque and you want to have a loudspeaker and you want to start pumping these out five times a day locally, the state can say, you’re not going to do that,” Beckwith, a self-proclaimed Christian nationalist, said on the podcast. “We’re not going to let you put these words of death and destruction throughout the city streets in any of our cities, right?”

Current contacted the lieutenant governor’s office for comment and received a statement from Deputy Communications Director Graham Loughead in response.

“Hoosiers across Indiana are concerned about the rise of Islam, not only in our state, but across the country,” the statement reads. “Lt. Gov. Beckwith will always stand up for American values and refuses to apologize for saying Sharia Law has no place in this country and that America is now and always should be one nation under God.” Also on the podcast, Beckwith claimed that America is a Christian nation, which gives Christianity precedence over other faiths in public life.

The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a July 10 statement describing Beckwith’s remarks on the podcast as “fearmongering and constitutional misinformation.”

“The adhan is a peaceful call to prayer recited by Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. To portray it as a call to ‘death and destruction’ is not only offensive — it is a malicious falsehood that demonizes an entire faith and the millions of Americans who practice it,” stated Hafsa Haider, communications director for CAIR-Chicago.

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Multiple rescued from river

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Unsafe conditions resulted in several rescues on the White River near Noblesville July 12.

According to Bryan Melton, a lieutenant with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, there were several individuals enjoying the river recreationally when rising water levels and a swift current, resulting from heavy rainfall the previous day, created dangerous conditions.

Additionally, Melton said log jams and other debris in the river contributed to the hazardous environment.

Noblesville Fire Department personnel were the first to reach individuals in distress using their rescue boat. NFD Division Chief Trevor Hash said first arriving crews located two rafters whose inflatable raft had capsized. The individuals were clinging to a large tree limb in the fast-moving current. Initial attempts to reach them from shore were unsuccessful due to river conditions.

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County eyes SANE program to help vicitims

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com Victims of sexual assault and other crimes in Hamilton County must travel to Indianapolis, Anderson or beyond if they want to be treated by a nurse with specialized training to conduct examinations in cases that could lead to legal action.

Hamilton County Councilor Tim Griffin is working to change that.

Griffin initiated discussions with local hospital systems about launching a Sexual AsGriffin sault Nurse Examiner program locally, and it appears that will happen by this fall.

“I think anybody in our community, whether it’s Carmel or throughout Hamilton County, would see the value in any of our hospitals moving forward with this,” said Griffin, a firefighter with the Carmel Fire Department.

Riverview Health, which operates hospitals in Noblesville and Westfield, wants to begin offering the service by

September. The SANE nurses will be available at the Noblesville campus.

“Not only have (victims) had this horrible event, but now they’re having to leave and go away from home to get the care they need to help prosecute the case,” said Molly Beck, Riverview Health manager of emergency Beck services. “It’s going to be huge to have this available in Hamilton County.”

SANE nurses don’t only conduct examinations tied to sexual assaults. They also treat patients who have been victims of violence, child abuse, workplace accidents and more.

Griffin said officials at every hospital he contacted about launching a SANE program were receptive to the idea and that it gained steam at Riverview after it signed a managed services agreement with Parkview Health last fall.

Fort Wayne-based Parkview employs SANE nurses and was eager to share its expertise with Riverview and local officials.

“They brought all of their key personnel here to explain what they’re doing, and we were just fascinated by what they’re doing and the level of care,” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said.

“We’re starting to see a lot of momentum grow with what Tim started as a vision, and we’re seeHeirbrandt ing all these pieces of the puzzle coming together.”

Beck hopes to eventually have 10 SANE nurses available to manage cases 24/7.

In the last year, Riverview referred less than 10 patients to SANE nurses in other counties, Beck said, but she expects the hospital will handle many more cases than that after the program launches.

“If they disclose (what happened) to law enforcement, they’re triaging and taking them to other facilities that have that capability,” Beck said. “We’re hoping that once it’s out that we have this available here, that will help more community residents that are able to

come here.”

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joshua Kocher said it is “critically important” to bring the SANE program to the county.

“When victims are forced to travel outside the county for these services, it can create additional stress during an already difficult time Kocher and may discourage some individuals from seeking medical attention or reporting the crime,” Kocher said. “Having local access to qualified SANE nurses helps ensure that survivors receive timely care, support and access to resources while strengthening our ability to hold offenders accountable.”

Heirbrandt, who said he was surprised to learn the program wasn’t available in Hamilton County, said the program will not lead to any additional costs for the county.

IU Health has SANE programs at Methodist Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

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Embattled Life Church pastor returns to pulpit

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Life Church Lead Pastor Nathan Peternel returned to public ministry July 5, more than four months after announcing he would temporarily step away to undergo a “structured restorative process” guided by the Assemblies of God Indiana District leadership.

The pastor’s leave occurred after multiple videos of him and his wife engaged in sexual acts were found in his son’s possession during a police investigation.

Peternel’s son, Jonathan Peternel, is in prison after pleading guilty in February to possession of child sexual abuse material. Police discovered the videos of the elder Peternels while investigating Jonathan Peternel’s case.

Life Church, which has campuses in Fishers, Noblesville, Pendleton and Indianapolis, is part of the Assemblies of God denomination. It is also a member of the Association of Related Churches.

In a Feb. 20 letter to congregants announcing his upcoming leave, Peternel stated that the Assemblies of God Indiana District Executive Presbytery “concluded that certain personal behaviors related to my use and retention of private digital content involving my spouse fell short of the standards expected of a credentialed minister and were determined to be unbecoming of ministerial leadership.”

Before giving a July 5 sermon, Nathan Peternel described the situation as the “hardest season” he and his wife have ever experienced.

“The enemy has attacked us,” he said.

“While we’re wrestling not against brothers and sisters, we also know that the enemy can sometimes use the people that we love and their voices and the words and all of that, and it hurts.”

Nathan Peternel also thanked congregants for their support and encouragement during the last several months.

He did not directly mention his son’s arrest or the reason for his leave, but he said the experience transformed him.

“Our dependence on the Lord during this time is going to help us to be better leaders and better pastors than before we went through this,” he said.

“I don’t think you go through the fire unchanged.”

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Life Church Lead Pastor Nathan Peternel returns to the pulpit July 5 after stepping away for more than four months following a police investigation involving his family. (Screen capture via YouTube/Life Church)

The service fell on the same weekend the U.S. celebrated 250 years of independence. In his sermon, Nathan Peternel compared U.S. President George Washington’s farewell address to speeches given by biblical figures during leadership transitions.

Current contacted Life Church to request comment from Nathan Peternel or other church leaders and did not receive a response. The church posted a statement regarding his return on its website.

“After a season of rest and renewal, Pastor Nathan and Christina are preparing to return to ministry, and we’re looking toward the first week of July as that time draws near,” the statement reads. “We’re grateful for this restorative season and for the ways the Lord has been strengthening them physically, spiritually, and emotionally. As they step back into the life of our church, we invite you to do two things: keep them in prayer during this time of transition, and reach out with words of love and encouragement. A note, a card, or a kind word means more than you know.”

The Assemblies of God Indiana District Leadership did not respond to a request for comment.

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Primeval Brewing, a European-inspired craft brewery in downtown Noblesville, has been recognized for its line of beers.

The brewery recently won 11 medals at the Indiana Brewers’ Cup, an annual craft beer competition hosted by the Indiana State Fair that ranks as one of the largest dual amateur and professional brewing contests in the United States.

Primeval Brewing received the Grand Champion Brewery title, its second grand champion award in four years.

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“Our city has tremendous momenNoblesville Mayor Chris Jensen has tum,” Jensen stated. “As we continue announced he will seek reelection in to grow, we’ll keep investing in pub2027. lic safety, infrastructure, our Jensen, a lifelong Noblesville neighborhoods, parks, trails resident, has served as the 29th and downtown. We’ll continue mayor of Noblesville since first attracting quality jobs and inbeing elected in 2019. Prior to vestment while preserving the serving as mayor, he representhometown values and character ed residents on the Noblesville that make Noblesville such a Common Council, worked in special place to live, work and Jensen infrastructure and community raise a family.” development and served in the adminisJensen cited several accomplishtration of former Gov. Mitch Daniels. ments from his time as mayor in his “Serving as mayor of Noblesville announcement, such as announcing has been the greatest honor of my life,” more than $4 billion in private investJensen stated. “I love this communiment, spearheading major infrastructy, I love this job, and I’m not done ture initiatives such as Reimagine yet. Together, we’ve accomplished an Pleasant Street and Innovation Mile; incredible amount by focusing on Hoopublic safety and capital investments; sier common sense instead of political and continued investments in parks and division. But there is still more work to public spaces. do, and I would be honored to continue Jensen credits the accomplishments serving the people of Noblesville.” to strong partnerships throughout the According to the announcement, community. since taking office, Jensen has led an “None of this happens because of one administration focused on “raising Noperson,” Jensen stated. “Our success blesville’s quality of life, being responbelongs to our incredible residents, sible stewards of taxpayer dollars, makfirst responders, community partners, ing transformational infrastructure local businesses, volunteers and our investments and maintaining one of the phenomenal team of city employees safest communities in America.” who believe in this city. Together, we’ve Looking toward another four years, proven what can happen when we focus Jensen said his campaign will focus on on solving problems.” continuing responsible growth while For more, visit jensenfornoblesville. protecting the qualities that make Nocom. news@currentnoblesville.com

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The project is part of a larger $15 million system investment that includes additional water storage, two booster-station upgrades and three phases of new water mains.

The project is funded through customer rates from across the state and is expected to be completed and operational by early October.

“This project reflects our ability to strategically plan for growth while working hand in hand with the City of Noblesville to meet the community’s long‑term needs,” stated Ryan Bane, Indiana American Water’s engineering project manager. “By increasing storage capacity and strengthening our system, we’re supporting continued economic

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On Olio Road near Noblesville Fire Station 77, the nearly 150‑foot structure features a concrete pedestal and steel tank designed to serve the region’s long-term growth. According to Indiana American Water, the combined tank, booster station and water main improvements will increase storage capacity, enhance system reliability, improve water pressure and bolster fire protection throughout the community.

“Adding a water tank near Noblesville’s 600-acre innovation, tech, sports and entertainment district supports the continued growth of Noblesville’s east side,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “The City of Noblesville is grateful to Indiana American Water for its partnership in providing reliable service that helps sustain ongoing economic development and quality of life for residents.”

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Local man faces felonies

Horner was eventually apprehended.

Court documents state during a search of the residence, investigators A Noblesville man faces felony charges found a spent .308 Winchester cartridge case on the stairwell. A hole was of criminal recklessness and criminal observed in the drywall and traconfinement following a July 11 jectory rods were used to deterstandoff that occurred near Funmine that the bullet eventually ny Cide Drive in Noblesville. exited the residence.

The accused, Grant Horner, Court documents say investi39, has a pretrial scheduled for gators discovered a bullet hole in Sept. 8. the exterior siding of an unoccuNoblesville Police Department pied residence next door. Based officers were dispatched to a Horner on observed damage, investigahome near Funny Cide Drive tors believe the projectile penetrated regarding a mental emotional call. Acthe exterior siding and did not enter the cording to court documents, Horner’s interior of the residence. father called and stated Horner was Bruce Barnes, a lieutenant with the “out of his mind, possibly intoxicated NPD, said when handling active standon alcohol or drugs and making stateoffs involving individuals with known ments about hurting others.” mental illness, the safety of the commuHorner’s father also advised officers nity comes first. that his son suffers from schizophrenia “In those sorts of situations, safety and psychosis. is paramount,” Barnes said. “We have According to court documents, after officers evacuated Horner’s spouse from to be able to get it resolved as quickly as possible because when you have that the home, a single gunshot was heard sort of threat involved, we’re taking inside the residence. Officers began to reposition themselves and a second shot everything into consideration. But first and foremost is the safety of everybody.” was heard. Court documents indicate

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Two charged with neglect

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Two Kokomo residents are facing felony charges of neglect of a dependent and neglect of a dependent resulting in serious injury after a 4-year-old boy overdosed on methadone at a Noblesville gas station in May. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Michael Long, the boy’s father, and Brittany Long July 13.

According to court documents, officers responded to an Amoco gas station at 2299 Greenfield Ave. in Noblesville May 4 in response to a 4-year-old who was overdosing on methadone. When officers arrived, the boy was having a hard time opening his eyes and his speech was slurred.

The victim was transported to IU Saxony in Fishers where he was given Narcan, which he responded to. While at the hospital the victim’s condition worsened, and he was transferred to Riley Hospital for Children’s pediatric intensive care unit.

The victim’s mother, who has full

custody of her child but allowed him the visit with his father, stated Michael has a history of drug use and is prescribed methadone. In an interview with the victim May 7, he disclosed he drank a red drink at his dad’s house. He stated it “made his belly feel bad.”

Court documents state in an interview with the victim’s mother, she said the victim told her his nose started bleeding before they left his father’s house. She said Michael has Narcan at his home, and believes he knew the child drank the methadone and Narcaned him at the house, which would explain why his nose was bloody and how he was able to get to Noblesville prior to overdosing again.

Court documents state in a follow-up interview with the victim in June, he disclosed he had diarrhea after drinking the “red stuff” and asked his dad “why did he put stuff in his nose.” The victim’s mother stated Michael told the victim it was because he was congested.

His mother stated her son was not congested the day prior when she dropped him off with Michael.

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Westfield resident puts meteorologist skills to use

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Central Indiana residents have a new option for up-to-date weather information after Justin Abbott of Westfield debuted his new 24-hour YouTube weather channel, just in time for a series of June storms that included one confirmed tornado.

AbbottWX wasn’t scheduled to go live until June 25, but with severe weather in the forecast the week prior, Abbott said he decided it was time.

“I felt like it warranted coverage,” he said. “And sure enough, the first night was the night that there was a strong EF2 tornado in Morgan County that I ended up covering live for an hour.”

Abbott, an insurance data analyst, has a meteorology degree and said he’s been interested in weather since he was 5 years old. He worked as a meteorologist right after college, but eventually took a different career path. However, that didn’t dampen his interest in weather.

“Recently, I started thinking to myself about doing, like a bunch of people

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have online, just a streaming channel that comes online during severe weather episodes,” he said. “Eventually, I decided, why not just make it a whole 24/7, 365, round-the-clock thing that people

can tune into whenever there is severe weather? And when there isn’t, they get just whatever is going on.”

Abbott said his YouTube channel is aimed at people who miss the oldschool Weather Channel, which had regular, low-drama weather forecasts.

Most of the time, AbbottWX streams weather data from a computer, with smooth jazz accompanying the stream.

“It’s running off a dedicated mini PC … that’s been loaded up with a whole bunch of code that goes and pulls data from the weather service,” he said. “I have the ability to go in and alter any forecasts that I don’t necessarily agree with, or I feel like needs tweaked for one reason or another.”

And when the weather gets spicy, Abbott can break in with live updates.

He said weather is fascinating because it always changes and it affects everyone.

“It’s something that we all have to deal with. It’s something that is omnipresent in your life, no matter what,” he said. “I had a healthy fear of storms as a kid, as most meteorologist origin stories start out, but as I’ve gotten older and wiser, I’ve gotten to the point where I wanted to deliver people a forecast, but without all the hype and the exaggeration.”

Abbott said he’s not out to get rich or famous from his channel — his goal is to inform people.

“I just want to tell people what’s going on and let the weather be the star of the story, and not me,” he said.”I have my name on the channel, but that’s just so people know that there is a person behind the operation and it’s not just a computer sending data out into the void.”

Abbott’s weather channel can be found at youtube.com/@abbottwx_tv.

He also has a website, abbottwx.com, and is on Facebook, facebook.com/ abbottwx.

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Plans call for a new HEPL library to better serve eastside residents

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Eastside residents of Fishers and Noblesville who are reluctant to drive 30 minutes or more to use local library services may soon have an option closer to home.

Hamilton East Public Library officials are approaching the final stages of planning for a new branch on Olio Road, in between 146th and 156th streets in Noblesville’s Wayne Township — just north of the Fishers city line, within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. district boundaries and about a 10-minute drive from HSE High School.

The 30,000-square-foot library would be built on 10 acres HEPL has owned since 2008 and would be about a third the size of the library system’s existing branches in Fishers and Noblesville, with room to expand as needed. The new branch still needs approval from the Hamilton County Council to move forward, with a vote expected in September.

HEPL Library Director Melissa Loiselle said a feasibility study for a new branch started soon after she became director in 2024 — a key part of the library’s then-new strategic plan.

“For years, we’ve had requests, specifically from the east side of our service territory,” she said. “We’ve had a growing number of people asking for library services out there, and so we selected Veritas Group to help us conduct a feasibility study to look at that.”

Loiselle said Veritas Group looked at demographics and travel times, and conducted a community survey to kick off the study, with about 5,000 people responding.

“One of their key findings was that with the current library locations, there were a lot of people who had very long drives to get to the library, and that was impacting their usage of library services,” she said.

The study showed that more than 50 percent of those who didn’t use the library cited distance as a primary barrier. Veritas researchers explored whether those non-users would be like-

The proposed new library branch would be about a third the size of HEPL’s two existing libraries.

(Images courtesy of HEPL)

ly to visit a new branch on the east side of the service territory, and more than 65 percent said yes.

“The (resulting) recommendation was, yes, to look at pursuing a third branch and that the Olio Road location would be ideally situated to serve that eastern side of our territory,” Loiselle said, citing growth in Fall Creek Township and the growth that’s expected in Wayne Township.

Preliminary plans for the new branch show areas for children, young adults and adults, along with a programming space and study rooms.

“It will have all of the services that we have in our current libraries,” Loiselle said. “It’s going to have meeting rooms that can be reserved by the community — and fairly large ones — and it’s being designed so that potentially there could be after-hours events that could be hosted there.”

Jacquie Carson, a HSE teacher, said the new branch would provide students with a free, nearby place to work, study

and collaborate in a quiet setting that provides access to research materials.

“Yes, our school libraries can request materials from the branches, and yes, students have access to online databases, but a library branch can have materials that are more readily available, (which) will make it easier for students to get copies of books that might already be checked out in their school libraries,” Carson said. “Additionally, librarians are a wealth of information and support — and what a great way to supplement our already amazing librarians in the schools.”

Loiselle noted that a new residential neighborhood is under development across the street from the site, and library officials anticipate serving many families at the new branch. With a smaller footprint, she said the new branch wouldn’t have as many materials on site as the other branches, but cardholders could request anything from within the HEPL system and have it delivered to their “home” branch.

OLIO ROAD BRANCH AT A GLANCE • $20.7 million construction cost paid for through the library’s existing tax rate • 30,000-square-foot building with space for children, young adults, adults, study rooms and meeting rooms • 10-acre site on Olio Road between 146th and 156th streets • Groundbreaking tentatively set for 2027; completion in 2028

The proposed new Hamilton East Public Library branch would serve the library’s eastside service territory.

Mike Reuter is the library’s financial consultant. He said the $20.7 million construction cost would be paid for through bonds and would not require any additional tax money from the library’s service territory.

“We’ve tailored this around a bond issue that’s paying off,” he said, noting that a portion of the library’s bond debt will be paid off in 2028. “We’ve tailored the financing around that drop off of that old payment, and so from a tax levy standpoint, it will remain the same.”

If everything goes to plan and the county council signs off on the project, Loiselle said they expect to break ground in 2027 and open in 2028.

Loiselle added that the proposal has received support from the mayors of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as HSE and Noblesville schools.

“Sometimes people question, ‘What is the need for libraries?’ And our community still appreciates and values library services,” she said. “We’re very excited to be able to look at a location out on the east side to serve the people who maybe don’t want to make a 30-minute drive, but still want access to a library.”

Jessica Todd contributed to this story.

ON THE COVER: A new Hamilton East Public Library branch has been proposed for Olio Road in Noblesvills. (Photos by Jessica Todd and Hamilton East Public Library / Illustration by Zach Ross)

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West Nile found in county news@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Health Department Vector Control Program has confirmed one mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus from Founder’s Park in Carmel.

According to the health department, the detection of WNV activity is evidence the disease, a mosquito-borne illness that spreads to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, is present in Hamilton County.

Although most infected people remain asymptomatic, it can cause flu-like symptoms or, in severe cases, life-threatening neurological diseases like encephalitis or meningitis. For optimum protection, the health department recommends individuals: • Wear long sleeves, pants, socks and shoes when outdoors.

• Apply U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to any exposed skin.

• Keep mosquitoes outside by keeping doors and windows closed or

making sure screens are in good repair.

• Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes that transmit WNV are most active.

In addition, all Hamilton County residents are asked to eliminate mosquito breeding sites around their home by: • Removing all unneeded containers that hold water like tires, cans, bottles, buckets, jars, drums and other trash.

• Dumping and inverting wheelbarrows and kiddie/toddler pools when not in use.

• Changing water in birdbaths and pet bowls weekly.

• Inspecting water in flowerpots and plant containers weekly.

• Cleaning rain gutters.

• Draining and filling tire ruts, stagnant pools and puddles.

• Placing tight covers over cisterns, cesspools, septic tanks, tubs and rain barrels where water is stored.

• Keeping the margins of ponds clear of vegetation and stock ornamental ponds with top-feeding minnows.

Family-focused mental health center to open

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Tambryn Crimson-Dahn, founder of Indiana-based recovery and mental health organization Crimson Holistic Wellness, is launching Crimson 47, a mental health recovery center dedicated to helping families achieve wellness.

A grand-opening celebration will take place at 16095 Prosperity Dr. in Noblesville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25. The event will feature a therapy dog, discounted memorial tattoos, snacks, free wellness goods and a rummage sale.

The Crimson Holistic Wellness team will utilize the facility to host support groups, lead educational seminars and offer specialized wellness products, services and retreats. Plans are underway to host events that benefit local community members in need.

Crimson-Dahn felt driven to establish Crimson 47 after growing up with two parents who struggled with undiagnosed mental health issues.

“It was something I felt very, very called to do,” Crimson-Dahn said. “After everything I went through with surviving a broken home, having my own severe depression and suicidal issues and hearing from friends struggling, it was like there was something missing.”

While Crimson Holistic Wellness serves individuals dealing with suicidal ideation or addiction recovery, Crimson 47 will shift focus toward the entire family unit.

“We want to help the mother that’s stressed out, the father that doesn’t know what to do and the sibling that’s worried about losing their sibling who’s

From left, Crimson 47 staff members Suzanne Perron, Tambryn Crimson-Dahn, Beth Schweigel and Ginger Stedwell-Smith at their new recovery center in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Tambryn Crimson-Dahn)

struggling,” Crimson-Dahn said. “There is a gap of care that does not traditionally exist for the whole family. We will focus on that, not just the individual who is struggling.”

The center is named after the scientifically proven Crimson 47 method, which suggests there are four key principles needed to achieve optimal quality of life, alongside seven specific methods to achieve them.

“That method is why I have brought each of my team members in,” Crimson-Dahn said. “Our physical therapist specializes in helping alleviate stress off mothers who are struggling. Our nurse practitioner does neuro emotional feedback technique. We just added an energy healer, and we also are bringing in a tattoo artist, therapy dog and trainer, which will be so much fun to have in our center.”

For more, visit crimsonholisticwellness.com.

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Trio to open functional medicine practice

By Hannah VanLandingham hannah@youarecurrent.com At the Root, a functional medicine practice at 210 N. 10th St. Suite 30, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. July 24.

The practice is owned and operated

by Dr. Meredith Potrzebowski, an osteopathic physician; Alison Zolcak, a nurse practitioner; and Kara Hutchinson, a nutrition coach. Potrzebowski and Zolcak previously worked together and had shared issues with the structure of their traditional practice.

“We kind of noticed that we were not spending as much time with patients as we’d like,” Zolcak said. “We really had this vision and this dream to go out on our own and practice the way that we feel is right (for patients) and what they deserve.”

They chose functional medicine to take a deeper dive into comprehensive testing.

“Functional medicine basically is about getting to the root causes of why things happen,” Zolcak said. “Is it genetic, is it stress (or) could it be something else going on?”

The practice offers a variety of services, including functional medicine office visits and gut microbiome restoration.

“There’s this saying, ‘When in doubt, start with the gut,’ because a lot of diseases and issues can actually first start within the gut,” Zolcak said. “The goal of the gut microbiome program is to restore health to the gut, and then in turn restore health to the patient.”

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From left, owners Alison Zolcak, Dr. Meredith Potrzebowski and Kara Hutchinson will celebrate the grand opening of At the Root July 24. (Photo courtesy of At the Root)

The practice also offers cupping, acupuncture and osteopathic manipulation for patients and non-patients.

“Osteopathic manipulation (is) a gentle form of physical therapy or chiropractic care,” Zolcak said. “Dr. Potrzebowski will try to get your body back in alignment by movement, and then she does cupping and acupuncture, which are great for those who might be suffering from musculoskeletal pain.”

The practice also offers nutrition visits with Hutchinson.

“She tries to work directly with the patient to help them eat a little bit healthier, find out ways that work for them and she works on preferences,” Zolcak said.

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Carmel filmmaker focuses on tragic story

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The tragic story of Sylvia Likens has long weighed on Carmel filmmaker Ashton Gleckman’s mind, even though it happened long before he was born.

Gleckman, 25, has made a short documentary about Likens, who — at age 16 — was tortured and murdered in 1965 by her caregiver Gertrude Baniszewski, her children and neighbors.

Likens’ parents., who were carnival workers, left Sylvia and her sister in Baniszewski’s care.

“From the time I was growing up I remember hearing about this case,” Gleckman said. “My grandparents, who grew up in Indianapolis, recalled that memory. I continued to return to this case because what makes this is the element of communal silence.”

Gleckman’s documentary will make its debut during the Indy Shorts Film Festival July 21-25. The film will have its premiere at 5 p.m. July 23 at Frank Basile Theater in Indy Art Center. It will be shown at 2:30 p.m. July 26 at the same location.

“The fact that you have this horrific crime taking place, and as I discovered talking to neighbors, people could hear the screams,” Gleckman said.

“Children were participating in this and there was a sense of silence. We see in the film that when Sylvia’s best friend went to the teachers and tried to ask where she was and what was going on, the teachers would just shake it off.

It’s the ultimate example of what reporting could possibly do to save a life.

There were so many instances where someone could have and should have intervened.”

Gleckman said the neighbors next door heard the scraping of a shovel and the screaming going on for hours and never called police.

The documentary is 33 minutes long.

Gleckman said he wanted to tell Sylvia’s story and interviewed her Tech High School best friend, Sheila Jane Johson Wells.

“At the time, Sheila was a young

‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’

Ashton Glickman gets ready to interview Sylvia Likens’ best friend, Sheila Jane Johson Wells.

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African American student in her first integrated school, and Sylvia had no friends and (the) two of them came together,” Gleckman said. “This was the time she was being abused before she was pulled out of school for the last few weeks. Sylvia would go to school with all these marks on her body and Sheila would sit there with her in the gymnasium locker room. It went from a story about the case to being a story about friendship, about empathy and the way these two people came together amid extraordinary circumstances.”

Wells still lives in Indianapolis. The neighbor interviewed is Colleen Marsha Moore, who lives in Tennessee.

Her mother, Phyllis Vermillion, lived next door.

“She tells us she could hardly go to sleep because she would be hearing these sounds,” Gleckman said. “You could see the pain in this woman’s eyes. She’s now in her 60s, but the memory is still there of hearing these sounds. Her mother and father made a conscious decision not to get involved because they felt it wasn’t their business.”

Gleckman interviewed Andy Wysong, who had been friends with Richard Hobbs, a participant in the abuse. Hobbs, who was tried as a mi-

nor, was convicted of manslaughter and spent less than two years in the Indiana Reformatory. Wysong was affected when he learned his close friend was one of the abusers.

“One of the elements of Sylvia Likens’ story in Indianapolis is the pain that leaks down all the way through the generations,” Gleckman said.

“The people that were there and the descendants of the perpetrators are still affected by it. Every one of the people that I came into contact with had vivid emotional memories of this period. One of the interviews was with the daughter of the first police officer to respond to the crime scene, and she told me he was traumatized by the situation.”

Gleckman reached one of Baniszewski’s children, who was indicted but not convicted in the case.

“She did not admit anything to me, would not talk or take responsibility at all, so even within some of the perpetrators, there was no interest in confronting what had happened 60 years ago,” he said.

The producers are Sam Mirpoorian, Amy Pauszek and Andie Redwine. Daniel Ronacher is an executive producer.

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org/ events/indyshorts.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” runs through Aug. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

IBC SUMMER GALA Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s Summer Gala is set for 5:30 p.m. July 23 at Studio Theatre at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

‘WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD’ Art Garfunkel’s “What A Wonderful World Celebration’ concert is set for 8 p.m. July 24 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “Hoagy and Cole: Indiana Music on the Mind” is set for July 22, followed by “Now That’s Funny” July 23, “Thank You for the Music! An ABBA Party” July 24 and “Unbreakable Voices: An Evening with Effie Passero” July 25 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

CARMEL COMEDY CLUB Carmel Comedy Club presents a show at 7 p.m. July 25. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’ Main Street Productions presents “Alice in Wonderland” through July 26 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘CHICAGO’ Civic Theatre will present Young Artists Program’s production of “Chicago: Teen Edition” July 23-26 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more,, visit civictheatre.org.

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By Piper Bailey piper@youarecurrent.com For 37 teens ages 14 to 18, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program production of “Chicago: Teen Edition” is more than simply a community theater opportunity. It’s nearly five hours every weeknight of training, rehearsal and community.

The musical runs July 23-26 and is based on the Broadway musical with mature themes modified for younger performers. The production is directed and choreographed by YAP Coordinator Anne Beck, who trained with Ann Reinking, the director, choreographer and star of the 1996 Broadway revival of “Chicago”.

Students have requested “Chicago” for years, Beck said. She is trained in the dance techniques of Bob Fosse, choreographer of the original 1975 production, and teaches classes on it. His style is minimalist, satirical and requires more energy and containment than other techniques.

“Many of these kids are from top show choirs all over central Indiana where they are told to be bigger and energized,” said Beck, who also serves as an assistant professor of musical theater and tap dance at Ball State University. “(Fosse’s style) is having all of that energy, but super, super pointed. I have to reel them back and contain their energy to be really specific.”

The costumes are all black, mirroring the revival’s attire, and feature wigs designed by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Drew Bryson, also known as Blair St. Clair. This production also features the orchestra on stage as the revival did.

“Chicago: Teen Edition” draws students from 14 Indiana schools for intensive summer training. Beck calls the program “a conservatory and a rehearsal process all at the same time” and treats students like professionals.

Maaike Mora, who will be a senior at Carmel High School in the fall, plays Velma Kelly. Mora hopes audiences don’t let the musical’s subject matter overshadow its comedy.

“I hope that people laugh,” Mora said. “It’s a really funny musical, and I hope they find the satire in it too and not just think it’s a dark story.”

Kate Boice, a recent Noblesville High

Maaike Mora, left, and Kate Boice play rivals Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart from July 23 to 26 at Civic Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty)

School graduate who will attend the University of Oklahoma to study musical theater, has performed with Civic Theatre since fourth grade and plays the lead Roxie Hart. She enjoys portraying a character unlike herself.

“Theater is literally the personification of empathy,” she said. “You’re stepping into someone else’s shoes, literally and figuratively. I think that makes it really special, even though I’m so different (from) my character … To get to play in this new light and new character is really fun because it helps you learn about the world around you and different perspectives.”

Blake Valentine, another 2026 NHS graduate who is entering his first year at Ball State University studying media production, has performed since age 12.

He hopes his role as Amos Hart, Roxie’s forgotten husband, connects with audience members who are going through a hard time.

“I think a lot of people have had moments where they have felt alone or overlooked,” Valentine said. “I think (my solo ‘Mr. Cellophane’) shows them that there’s other people like this out there. You’re not alone in feeling alone.”

“Chicago: Teen Edition” is at 7 p.m.

July 23; 7 p.m July 24; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

July 25; and 2 p.m. July 26 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3 Carter Green in Carmel.

For more, visit civictheatre.org/ chicago.

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H. Conor Angell, left, and Lyndsay Moy perform “People Will Say We’re in Love” from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s musical “Oklahoma!” at Indianapolis Opera’s Lobster Palooza fundraiser July 11.

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Indianapolis Opera closes curtain on Lobster Palooza

By Piper Bailey piper@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Opera held its 16th and final Lobster Palooza July 11 at the Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis.

The event raised more than $28,000 to support the organization’s Fund-A-Need campaign, which will provide programming for 46 underfunded schools and libraries in Indiana. “(Being able to perform thanks to the education program) planted such an important seed for me,” said Lyndsay Moy, Indianapolis Opera’s director of education and former resident artist.

“I know, especially now when so many music programs are getting cut from these schools, that these experiences mean so much to these kids.”

The event included a cocktail hour with caricature and balloon artists, a four-course meal and a live performance by five opera singers: H. Conor Angell, baritone; Rachelle Woolston, soprano; Ganson Salmon, tenor; Angela Brown, soprano; Moy, mezzo-soprano; and pianist Elizabeth Goodenough. The concert was modeled on a jukebox. For every goal met, performances were unlocked.

Angela Brown is the organization’s artistic cultural ambassador. She won the National Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions in 1997 and has since performed as a professional opera singer on six continents. She gave a live rendition of Giacomo Puccini’s “Vissi d’arte” once donations reached $24,000.

“Opera looks like me, too,” Brown said before her performance. “Without a company like this in the state of Indiana, who else is going to do what we

Ganson Salmon, left, and Rachelle Woolston perform “O soave fanciulla” from Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” at Indianapolis Opera’s Lobster Palooza fundraiser July 11.

From left, Lyndsay Moy, H. Conor Angell, Rachelle Woolston and Ganson Salmon perform “Va pensiero” from Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco” after donations surpassed the $25,000 fundraising goal.

do? We do it so well … I want so many of those little babies to be able to come and enjoy what we do.”

David Craig Starkey, Indianapolis Opera’s general director, hosted the event and stressed the importance of supporting arts programs throughout the fundraiser. “(Performing arts programs are) not extra,” Starkey said. “It’s not a cute opportunity — this is essential … AI will never be able to duplicate (what live singers do) because it’s original, it’s one-of-a-kind.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Although the Wright Brothers retired as a group in February 2023, Tim Wright stays busy playing with a few different bands.

Wright will play pedal steel guitar when the Steel Petals perform at 7:30 p.m. July 30 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael.

Wright, a Carmel resident, is joined by vocalists Catherine Federspiel and Jenn Moe. The trio, which formed in 2022, often performs with different band members.

“We found out we have a good harmony together,” Wright said. “It’s fun to have a group that is doing strong harmony together.”

The July 30 show is called “Nashville Nights.”

“It’s going to be all country, classics like Patsy Cline to more updated country songs, mostly from the ‘90s and early 2000s,” Wright said. “I’ll be doing a couple instrumentals on songs from Chet Atkins with David Jolley.

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Turner is from Carmel but has been in Nashville the last several years.

The Steel Petals played at Feinstein’s in May and have another date scheduled in October for a James Taylor tribute show.

“We sold (out) three out of four shows at Feinstein’s last year,” Wright said.

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Who is more selfish?

Editor, When a school referendum is on the ballot, voters are told saying “no” is selfish. But if we look at the data, a different question emerges: Is it the taxpayers trying to protect their homes who are being selfish, or a school district demanding more when it is already squandering cash?

According to the Indiana Department of Education, Noblesville consistently outspends our immediate neighbors by $2,000 to $4,000 more per student. Most notably, we spend roughly $4,000 more per pupil than Carmel Clay Schools — a top five school system in Indiana that achieves elite results with far greater fiscal restraint.

Meanwhile, local families are stretched to the brink. Real estate data firm ATTOM reports that Indiana holds the highest foreclosure rate in the nation, driven largely by skyrocketing property taxes. This crisis is actively pricing fixed-income seniors out of homes they’ve owned for decades.

While state lawmakers passed Senate

Enrolled Act 1 to lower taxable home values and provide desperate relief, Noblesville Schools wants to immediately erase those savings with a new tax hike.

The justification collapses when you look at the 2018 referendum. The district sold voters on a 37 cent rate to raise $6.25 million more per year — or $50 million over eight years. But as property values exploded, that rate didn’t generate $50 million; it extracted nearly $160 million from taxpayers.

The district was handed a massive $110 million windfall beyond what they claimed they needed, all while student enrollment shrank.

So, who is truly being selfish? The senior or working family voting “no” to survive the worst foreclosure market in the country? Or a school administration that spent a $110 million surplus, outspends its highest-performing neighbors, and still wants more?

The answer is clear.

Toby Eiler, Noblesville

Confusing construction signs Editor, I’m concerned about the confusing and inconsistent speed limits along Ind. 37 as they pertain to the work zones.

At one point near 131st Street, you see a sign that says “End Construction,” and immediately see a 45 mph speed limit sign. So, if the construction is complete, why haven’t the speed limit signs been removed or updated?

That same problem goes all along 37, north and south, and into Marion County. I’ve also noticed that drivers

are generally disregarding the signs.

As I drive along at what I think is the posted speed, cars whiz by me as if I’m standing still.

The mayor should be aware of this issue, and insist INDOT remove the “End Construction” signs and restore the 55 mph signs. As it is, it’s too confusing for drivers and is going to cause accidents, if it hasn’t already.

Pamela Jackson Noblesville

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