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Candidates eye Superior Court 4 seat
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Trampas Whalin, Chadwick Hill and Angela Swenson are running for judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 4 in the May 5 Republican primary. There are no Democratic challengers.
Whalin is an attorney and owns Whalin Legal. He also is president of the Hamilton County Bar Association. Hill is a Hamilton County senior magistrate, and Swenson is an attorney and small business owner.
The candidates answered the following questions from Current:
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?
Whalin: I’m running because this is where I believe my experience, temperament, common sense and sense of duty can best serve others. Serving as a judge is not about status to me; it is about taking on a serious responsibility and serving people fairly when the stakes are often very personal.
Hill: This election carries significant consequences. A judge ready on day one; it is not a place for onthe-job training. The community deserves the most qualified candidate with proven judicial temperament. I bring the knowledge and experience necessary to the judicial bench.
Swenson: I am running to serve my community as a fair and impartial judge. I have a longstanding commitment to public service, and I believe in applying the law faithfully, treating all individuals with respect and ensuring equal justice for all.
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENTS?
Whalin: I bring broad, real-world legal experience, from interning in a prosecutor’s office to serving as a public defender to owning my own practice and frequently serving as judge pro tempore. I am in Superior Court 4
daily, giving me unmatched familiarity with its docket and staff from day one.
Hill: My reputation for fairness and impartiality is battle-tested through more than five years on the bench. Attorneys and clients know I listen with compassion, apply the law and provide predictable analysis. Unlike my opponents, I have judicial experience and 27 years in law, ensuring a knowledgeable transition and effective leadership.
Swenson: I offer a broad range of legal experience and a background of military service that has shaped my discipline, work ethic and decision-making. These experiences, combined with my perspective, allow me to approach each case thoughtfully, apply the law fairly and treat all parties with respect and impartiality.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?
Whalin: Respect for every person in the courtroom, reason grounded in experience, common sense and the duty to uphold the Constitution and reliability in ensuring the court is prepared, efficient and dependable.
Hill: Protection of all residents and businesses in the Hamilton County community, applying a balanced, logic-based application of the law to everyone that appears before me and providing a court that is transparent and accessible to the community.
Swenson: My top priorities are expanding mediation programs to resolve cases efficiently, improving court accessibility for all litigants and ensuring timely case management.
WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Whalin: I want voters to know I’m prepared, even-tempered and committed to service. I’ve built my life and career in Hamilton County, and I understand that every case affects real people. I will approach the bench with humility, independence, sound judgment, common sense and respect for everyone who enters the courtroom.
Hill: I live in Hamilton County, where my wife and I raised our children. My parents — my father, a former Indiana state trooper, lawyer and Superior Court judge — instilled values I’ve passed to my family. As a judicial officer, I’m committed to protecting our community and strengthening trust between the court and the people
it serves.
Swenson: I am committed to service, community and family. I served eight years in the Army Reserve as a military police officer and value time with my family while volunteering with the Lions, Girl Scouts and the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
WHAT IS YOUR JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAMS (E.G., DRUG OR VETERANS’ COURTS) FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS?
Whalin: For appropriate non-violent offenders, alternative sentencing programs can address underlying issues, encourage rehabilitation and protect public safety. I support these problem-solving courts when they are consistent with the law, grounded in the facts and accountable. Through my clients, I have seen firsthand the positive difference they can make.
Hill: Managing a busy docket requires deep understanding of court resources, personnel, preparation and respect for those seeking justice. Under my leadership, I will encourage early resolution when appropriate, implement efficient courtroom procedures, better utilize staff and technology, coordinate with attorneys to reduce delays and pursue programs that maximize court resources.
Swenson: Alternative sentencing programs can be effective for nonviolent offenders when they emphasize accountability and rehabilitation. I support their use in appropriate cases, including drug and veterans’ courts, which we have, to address underlying issues and reduce recidivism, while ensuring public safety and applying the law fairly in each individual case.
HOW CAN VOTERS CONTACT YOU?
Whalin: Voters can learn more at whalinforjudge.com, by phone at 317967-3145, or follow Trampas Whalin for Judge on Facebook.
Hill: Voters can email me at chadwick@chadwickhillforjudge.com, visit chadwickhillforjudge.com or follow my Facebook page, Magistrate Chadwick Hill for Judge.
Swenson: Voters can reach out via email at swensonforjudge@gmail.com, on Facebook at Angela Swenson for Judge or by mail at PO Box 4222, Carmel, IN 46082.
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Parking changes proposed
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
With major infrastructure work underway in downtown Noblesville, city leaders are proposing parking changes to establish consistency with hours and signage.
Noblesville Community Engagement Manager Aaron Head proposed the changes at the March 24 Noblesville Common Council meeting. The council will vote on the proposal at its 6 p.m. meeting April 14 at City Hall, 16 S. 10th St.
street parking on 8th and 10th streets changing to three hour parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Additionally, Head proposed a simplified map and signage for downtown parking. If approved, all lot signage would be updated, and the new parking map would be added to the city’s website and distributed to businesses.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen supports the changes, saying the Embrace Downtown infrastructure project offered a chance to consult residents and business owners.
“As a visitor in downtown, it’s hard to understand where (to) park (to) visit businesses and dine downtown or go to an event,” Head said. “We want to try to make that more clear and consistent.”
Proposed changes include switching the duration of street parking on weekdays from two hours to three hours, with weekday parking running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. instead of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking in the Federal Hill and Levinson parking garages, which is free for four hours and $2 per hour thereafter, would change to three hours of free parking and $2 per hour thereafter.
The proposed parking changes also would simplify the colored surface lots and street parking in the downtown area, with orange, gold and teal lots and
“We have many lots in downtown that have all different colored names, which are impossible to keep track of or know what they are,” Jensen said. “There are also some differences from two-hour parking to free, four-hour parking in our parking garages. We thought it was a good chance to sit down and reevaluate that with (the) goal (of making) our downtown more pedestrian-friendly so people can get in and shop.”
Councilor Evan Elliott also applauded the proposal.
“I think we’ve all been trying to find some type of compromise to make everybody happy, between the business owners and our downtown visitors, and I do think this is a great step forward,” Elliott said.
A proposed simplified parking map for downtown Noblesville. (Map courtesy of the City of Noblesville)
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Commissioners review bids, OK road closure
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Commissioners recognized a health department employee and reviewed road closures and roadway project bids at their March 23 meeting.
SAFETY MEETS STYLE
The next meeting is 2 p.m. April 13 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, 1 N. 8th St.
WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners recognized Hamilton County Health Department Director of Nursing Janice VanMetre.
WHAT IT MEANS: VanMetre is retiring after 32 years of service. She initially joined the health department as a public health nurse. Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster said VanMetre contributed more than 66,000 hours of service.
WHAT’S NEXT: VanMetre’s last day is March 31.
WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners opened bids for a resurfacing contract for roads in Jackson Township.
WHAT IT MEANS: The following bids were received: Calumet; $3,649,000, Milestone; $3,875,050, E&B Paving; $3,236,490.35, DC Construction Services; $3,689,252.75, Gallagher; $3,744,222.51; Reith Riley; $3,513,000, Midwest Paving; $3,584,969.69.
WHAT’S NEXT: The county highway department will recommend a vendor at a future meeting.
WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners approved the closure of Cyntheanne Road over Dyers Creek.
WHAT IT MEANS: The closure is for the $924,789.10 replacement of a bridge due to its structural condition and inadequate waterway opening.
WHAT’S NEXT: The road will be closed for approximately 150 days beginning April 1.
HAND, Noblesville Creates launch art initiative
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Two local nonprofits, Hamilton County Area Neighborhood, or HAND, and Noblesville Creates are partnering to bring creativity, conversation and community awareness to downtown Noblesville through a “Housing Rocks” project.
Housing Rocks is a HAND-led community engagement initiative designed to spark dialogue about the growing need for affordable housing options for residents.
The free event will take place during First Friday in Noblesville from 6 to 9 p.m. April 3 at Noblesville Creates, 107 S. 8th St. Community members can paint a rock symbolizing what “home” means to them.
“We were trying to find different ways to bring awareness to the need for affordable housing,” said Beth Myers, a HAND board member. “We wanted to be a little bit creative in getting people’s attention. There’s so much going on in the community, so we thought this might be a good way to capture people’s attention and let them know about the need for affordable housing in Hamilton County.”
According to United Way’s 2025 ALICE Report, 1 in 5 households — 27,068 across Hamilton County — fall below the ALICE threshold. ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, describes families who earn above the poverty level but still cannot afford the county’s cost of living.
“We have so many people working in Hamilton County, whether it’s the people who provide residents Starbucks or senior citizens,” Myers said. “It’s becoming more and more difficult for people to afford to live in our community. There are already people who are part of our community, and we want them to continue to be able to be part of our community and thrive. We just thought this was a great way to get the conversation going about what affordability means for people.”
Completed rocks will be collected and incorporated into a traveling public art installation displayed in parks throughout Hamilton County.
“We want to take the conversation about affordable housing to places where the community will really see and access it,” Myers said.
For more, visit handincorporated. org.
NOBLESVILLE APRIL EVENTS
EASTER EGG HUNT
White Rock Fellowship will hold an Easter egg hunt beginning at 1 p.m. April 4 at White Rock Fellowship, 21070 Schulley Rd. The egg hunt is open to children in 5th grade or younger. There also will be crafts beforehand and raffle prizes. In case of rain, the event will be indoors.
TASTE OF BUSINESS
The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Taste of Business event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 22 at The Arena at Innovation Mile. The event features more than 90 business showcases and exhibitions. For more, visit noblesvillechamber.com/taste-of-business.
VINTAGE FILM SERIES
The Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission will show silent movies from the 1920’s at 1274 Logan St. every month through Oc-
tober. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8 p.m. The April 18 film is “Monsieur Beaucaire.” The event also will feature a live piano accompaniment by Roger Lippinc and complimentary popcorn, soda and water. Admission is free. For more, email noblesvilleculturalarts@gmail.com.
FAIRYVILLE
Noblesville Creates will present the return of Fairyville from April 22 through April 25. The event features handmade fairy houses on a trail, local merchants and restaurants who will have fairy-themed specials and fairy-friendly events including caboose rides, paint-your-own-pottery and a fairy fashion show for kids. In addition to the scheduled events offered, there will be options for walk-in and takehome projects through local arts partners. For more, visit noblesvillecreates.org/ fairyville.
City to welcome Mouratoglou Tennis Center
As several sports organizations continue to eye the east side of Noblesville as a hub for sporting events, one company looks forward to breaking ground on a new facility this spring.
The City of Noblesville recently announced that internationally renowned Mouratoglou Tennis Center will open an academy near Noblesville’s Innovation Mile on the southeast side of Noblesville at 14469 Olio Rd.
Construction is expected to begin in May. The academy is expected to have a soft opening in August and full opening by September.
Mouratoglou Tennis Center founder Patrick Mouratoglou is a world-renowned tennis coach. The facility will provide elite, world-class tennis training to rising athletes in Noblesville and the greater Indianapolis sports community, featuring six indoor tennis courts, eight padel courts and four indoor futsal pitches.
The center also will offer a full range of programs, from private lessons to structured, year-round development pathways and seasonal camps.
Mouratoglou said bringing an academy to Noblesville is a step in the company’s international expansion.
“What makes this project truly special is the ambition of the city to build a complete sports ecosystem where performance, education and community come together,” Mouratoglou stated. “Our mission is to create an environment where players of all ages and levels can grow, enjoy the game and
unlock their full potential, supported by a world-class methodology and facilities. We are proud to contribute to the development of the next generation of players in Indiana and beyond.”
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said the addition contributes to the larger sports ecosystem and momentum at Noblesville’s Innovation Mile. The new tennis center will neighbor the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, home to the Indiana Pacers G League affiliate the Noblesville Boom.
“We are excited to welcome Mouratoglou Tennis Center to America’s hometown,” Jensen stated. “We look forward to the impact this academy will have on athletes in our community, equipping them with the skills they need to become global competitors.”
Innovation Mile also is the future home of USA Gymnastics Training & Wellness Center and Headquarters, and most recently, the city announced that the Arena will be the host facility for the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.
“Mouratoglou Tennis Center is the perfect addition to the growing east side of Noblesville,” stated Andrew Murray, economic development director with the City of Noblesville. “I look forward to welcoming an academy that combines elite tennis coaching and character development, providing an excellent opportunity for local athletes.”
For more, visit mouratoglou.com/en/ international/indianapolis-indiana.
COMMUNITY
Foundation awards grants
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The Riverview Health Foundation hosted its 22nd Annual Women of Vision Luncheon March 12, bringing together more than 280 attendees and featuring keynote speakers Leslie Craig Henderzahs and Shayla Webb, who shared personal stories and insights on overcoming challenges.
For the first time in its 22-year history, the foundation awarded more than $106,000 in grants to various departments at Riverview Health.
“This year marks a historic moment for the Women of Vision Giving Club,” stated Megan Wiles, vice president of foundation and community affairs for Riverview Health. “This extraordinary milestone is made possible by the generosity and passion of our donors. Their commitment ensures that women and children in our community have access to the vital resources, care and support they deserve, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the impact this makes across Riverview Health.”
The 2026 Women of Vision Giving Club grant recipients include:
$45,520 to support renovations, additional lymphedema and compression garments and breast pumps.
• Bone & Breast Center: Awarded $25,500 to support renovations, breast cancer education and survivorship gifts.
• Maternity Services: Awarded $7,500 to support essential resources.
• Riverview Health Outpatient Rehabilitation: Awarded $12,500 to provide lymphedema treatment supplies.
Meridian Audiology LLC, a private Audiology practice, was founded by Dr. Alison Wyss, Au.D. and Kira VonBlon, M.S., after working together as Audiologists in an ENT setting for more than 12 years. The seasoned Audiologists strive to consistently provide premier care to patients with hearing loss, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders as well as those who want to protect their hearing from damage.
WILL BE ANSWERING OUR PHONES AND HELPING ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND GET YOU SCHEDULED FOR APPOINTMENTS! PLEASE TALK TO HIM AS YOU WOULD ALI OR KIRA!
• Volunteer Services: Awarded $15,000 to support the Touch of Love program.
The Friends of Hamilton County Extension has launched the public phase of its fundraising campaign to support improvements at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds as part of the Silos @ 37 Hamilton County: 4-H Fairgrounds and Events Center project.
The campaign kickoff coincided with the organization’s “Denim & Diamonds” event March 6 where early donors were honored, including foundation donors Sonny and Glendia Beck and the Beck Foundation; Gary Reynolds and the Reynolds Family; and Charlotte and Forrest Lucas.
Several Seed Gift Partners also were recognized, including Hamilton County Tourism; Riverview Health Foundation; Duke Energy; Hamilton County Farm Bureau; Hamilton County Extension Homemakers; and the Hamilton County Master Gardeners.
“It was a wonderful evening to gather with people who value Extension and want to see it continue to thrive in
Hamilton County,” stated David Day, chairman of the Friends of Hamilton County Extension Board. “We’ve made great progress, but there’s more work ahead, and we welcome anyone who wants to be part of this effort.”
Phase 1A of the project — a $15 million investment funded by Hamilton County — was completed last fall. It includes improvements to the exhibition center and llama barn and a new Bicentennial Pavilion.
Future phases of the project include the construction of a new multipurpose show arena, an expanded educational classroom and the development of additional climate-controlled buildings to support year-round programming. Plans also call for enhanced entrance features and the replacement of aging structures.
To date, the Friends of Hamilton County Extension has raised more than $4 million in donations, grants and pledges to support ongoing improvements. For more, contact friendsofhamcoextension@gmail.com or call 463-254-2022.
In stark contrast to the medical/ENT audiology world where patients are in and out in quick succession, private practice allows Ali and Kira to spend whatever time their patients need from them for their individual hearing healthcare situation.
Kira and Ali are available to evaluate your hearing and walk through your many options if you are a hearing aid candidate. Kira and Ali will spend the time to explain the differences in hearing aids, the best options for the hearing concerns you have, and will even have their benefit company call to verify if you have a benefit or discount plan for hearing aids through your insurance. We believe this makes the difference in you feeling comfortable with your individual hearing loss action plan.
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Kira and Ali are also available to speak to your local community clubs about hearing, hearing loss and the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Wyss states “We’ve done many presentations to community clubs in the area and the participants always appreciate our time in giving them information about hearing loss, cognitive decline and tinnitus as well as answering their questions.”
Meridian Audiology accepts most major insurances, offers convenient scheduling via phone, email, or online and are independent of other medical practices or hospitals. Hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday by appointment only. They are located at 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 035 Phone 317-731-5386 Email info@meridianaudiology. com Website: www meridianaudiology com
From left, Riverview Health Vice President of Foundation and Community Affairs Megan Wiles and Women of Vision Luncheon speakers Leslie Craig Henderzahs and Shayla Webb. (Photo courtesy of Riverview Health)
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Spartz, King address District 5 campaign issues
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
U.S Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-District 5) is running for reelection and has been challenged in the GOP primary by Scott King of Noblesville. Both candidates answered questions about their primary run.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?
afford people swearing oaths to agendas that usurp the Constitution of the United States.
Spartz: Years of experience as a businesswoman and an effective legislator.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?
HOW WILL YOU ENSURE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC POLICIES SERVE BOTH THE RAPIDLY GROWING SUBURBS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES OF DISTRICT 5?
King: Until a few years ago, I found the notion to be frivolous and pointless. However, today I feel it my genuine duty to step into the political spotlight and campaign for Congress. I vow to leave no stone unturned in my approach to serving my district and the American people.
Spartz: There is no lobby for the people in Washington, D.C., so I have to be one — as someone who has an enormous appreciation for the fundamentals of our republic.
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENT?
King: I am, without a doubt, the most capable candidate out there. I don’t approach; I accomplish. With that being said, keep in mind, we can no longer
King: First and foremost, my main concern is to begin unraveling the red tape that leads to unlawful surveillance and police state activity. Next; the medical community mission statement, when it comes to rights and care. Finally; IMMIGRATION.
Spartz: Health care; national debt; energy generation.
WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
King: Many times in the past I have had people tell me I should run for office, become involved in politics because I cannot be bought or moved from my faith. I am a devout Christian. This country needs to return to common sense and decency-based initiatives.
Spartz: It has been a great honor and a huge responsibility to represent District 5, and I will always fight to deliver real results regardless of politics and how difficult it may be.
King: I will be hands-on in undertaking various different needs that are present and/or needed in the future. That means monitoring contracts and overseeing progress. Budgeting must be realistic or my office will remind everyone involved that they need to resubmit proposals. We cannot continue feeding greed and nepotism.
Spartz: Making health care and energy more affordable, and getting “real” inflation under control will benefit economic development and opportunities in all areas of my district.
HOW WILL YOU ADDRESS THE NATIONAL DEBT WHILE MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND NATIONAL SECURITY?
King: I will have my nose in every bit of business that revolves around wasteful or nonessential spending. National security and essential services take top priority. I want to cut programs that should be 501(c)3 rather than NGO-oriented endeavors. Let the private sector endow those entities.
Spartz: By fixing health care controlled by government-subsidized oligopolies charging outrageous prices.
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Senior forward proves to be key addition for Tigers
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.comi
Senior forward Kai McGrew fit in nicely with the Fishers High School boys basketball team.
McGrew transferred from Lawrence North High School in April 2025 for his final season. He was originally granted limited eligibility under the old IHSAA transfer rules to play on the junior varsity team. Upon appeal, he was granted full eligibility.
“I couldn’t be more impressed with how Kai integrated into the team,” said former Tigers coach Garrett Winegar, who recently announced he will take a new coaching job next season with the Iowa United prep school team. “He was extremely coachable and he was a great teammate. He was the best big man in the state this year and he made our team better. Kai’s growth from June 1 to the end of the season was as big as anyone in the state. He improved his ball handling, post footwork, passing, game IQ and ability to make plays in a variety of actions — zooms, ball screens as a handler and screener. The sky is the limit
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for him at the next level, and we are excited to continue to watch him grow.”
The 6-foot-8 McGrew averaged 15.4 points per game on 58 percent shooting and 6.8 rebounds. As a junior at Lawrence North, he averaged 14.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. His sophomore year he averaged 10.8 ppg.
“My post footwork and finishing have improved (along with) my ability to play in different actions like zooms and ball
Fishers High School senior forward Kai McGrew averaged 15.4 points per game this past season. (Photo courtesy of Fishers High School athletics)
screens and make decisions with the ball,” McGrew said.
McGrew said he adjusted quickly to his new team.
“Just being open to learning and accepting any role the coaches gave me to help the team win,” McGrew said.
“Fishers has a great culture and the coaches and players accepted me.”
The Tigers were 24-0 before being upset by Carmel 50-49 March 7 in the IHSAA Class 4A sectional final at Noblesville High School.
“We had a goal of winning a state title and we are all disappointed we didn’t achieve it, but I am proud of what this group accomplished,” McGrew said. “Although the desire was to go farther, you can look back and see how special it was to go 24-1, given some of the team’s injuries.”
McGrew played his freshman year at a high school in Colorado before the familey moved.
“The competition and intensity were higher in Indiana,” he said.
McGrew played football growing up but switched to basketball in seventh grade. He is still weighing his college options and has plans to visit Central Michigan University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State, Sacramento State and a few others. Other schools that have offered scholarships are Mississippi State University and Louisiana Tech University.
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Opens New Branch for Zionsville-Carmel Community
Everwise Credit Union is expanding to serve the ZionsvilleWest Carmel community with its fifth full-service branch in Hamilton County and its 19th branch in the greater Indianapolis region. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 21 at 10920 North Michigan Road.
The new branch reflects Everwise’s ongoing commitment to our members and community-focused service, offering convenient access for commuters and families traveling between neighborhoods, downtown Indianapolis and surrounding communities.
Situated along Michigan Road, the branch is intentionally placed to serve growing families, professionals and small businesses whose lives and work frequently cross city and county lines.
“As communities like Zionsville grow, the needs of the people who live and work there continue to evolve,” said Jay Gendics, Chief Banking Officer at Everwise Credit Union. “Having a presence here allows us to meet members where they are and support them with the financial services they rely on.”
Inside, members will find modern digital banking tools and a team focused on one-on-one financial guidance, helping members build long-term financial confidence, whether they are purchasing their first home, refinancing an auto loan or preparing for retirement.
In an era defined by digital banking, Everwise aims to be digitally convenient and humanly accessible.
“Banking has always been personal,” Gendics said. “Technology should make things easier, not replace genuine connection. Digitize the process, but never the relationship.”
Comfortable seating areas, private consultation rooms and integrated digital tools in the branch allow members to move seamlessly between technology and personal interaction. Members can stop in to ask questions, explore options or gain clarity about their next step with Everwise’s experienced professionals.
With a long history of supporting local schools, nonprofits and small businesses in local communities, Everwise is also looking forward to establishing stronger roots in Zionsville and West Carmel.
The organization invests more than $1 million annually into local initiatives including supporting lifelong learning through financial education and scholarships. Everwise’s annual “Day of Giving” mobilizes employees to support local non-profits through hands-on service.
COMMUNITY
NEW IDENTITY
Innovation Mile
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Arena at Innovation Mile, home of the Noblesville Boom — the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers — has a new name and new logo.
The multipurpose venue’s new name is Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile — the result of a partnership between Riverview Health, Parkview Health and the City of Noblesville.
The partnership was announced March 26 with a conference and ceremony in the Grand Hall of the Arena. The new signage is expected to go up this spring.
“The City of Noblesville is grateful to partner with Riverview Health to name our state-of-the art venue — Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said. “This partnership embodies our commitment to building a dynamic district where innovation, wellness and community engagement thrive together.”
Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile is a multipurpose venue that hosts sports and entertainment events, including private events and corporate gatherings. According to the City of Noblesville, the venue anchors the district as a catalyst for economic development and community wellness.
Jensen said the city has wanted a positive community partner for the facility since it opened last year.
“As Riverview and Parkview have gone through their transition into their next chapter, Riverview makes perfect sense being a staple in our community,” Jensen said. “They are one of our largest public sector employers. Parkview has come in and been a great partner in the community, and so they were a natural fit for us to approach first. Others were interested, but Parkview and Riverview made the most sense from Day 1.”
Partnership discussions have been underway for nearly a year.
“Anytime you deal with a major change like this, even though it may seem simple to the outside, which is what it’s supposed to look like, there’s a lot of legal conversations about signage, placement (and) verbiage,” Jensen said. “Making sure that they’re getting the value that they’re invested in but making sure taxpayers are seeing the benefit on the back end as well. So, it’s not an easy process, but with great partners, all things are possible.”
Jensen said the public will not notice major changes aside from the new name and signage.
“It’s a financial partnership that can help continue to invest in the area with the dollars that are brought to the table,” Jensen said. “It’s still the city’s asset run by our private sector partner, and (there will be) no
interruption. Just a simple name change that helps tell Parkview and Riverview’s story here in central Indiana.”
Jensen said the partnership also will build on marketing and financial momentum in the area.
“We laid out a broad, very bold plan that involves all sorts of groups utilizing that space from the public sector and from the private sector, so this will help us continue to buoy those relationships, open our doors and hopefully (it) continues to be a sense of pride, not only for Noblesville residents, but also for Parkview and Riverview,” Jensen said. “I believe both of them would not put their name on something they didn’t believe in, and this is a continued valued asset that we’re excited to partner with them on.”
Riverview Health leaders emphasized the importance of creating environments that bring people together and promote healthier lifestyles.
“Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile reflects our belief that health goes far beyond clinical care,” said Dr. Eric Marcotte, chief medical officer at Riverview Health. “The naming initiative reinforces Riverview’s commitment to the community and will provide health-focused programming and community engagement initiatives at the new arena. It’s about fostering spaces where people connect, move, learn and feel inspired — and this arena will be exactly that for Noblesville.”
Jensen said he looks forward to strengthening the city’s partnership with Riverview and Parkview.
“Again, Riverview has been a staple in our community for decades,” Jensen said. “Parkview is a new family member that we’re excited to welcome into
the partnership. So, I think from the city standpoint, it’s great to have that continued commitment to show Riverview and Parkview’s commitment to the City of Noblesville and to the broader central Indiana region as a whole.”
COLLABORATION IN HEALTH AND INNOVATION
Riverview Health and Parkview Health of Fort Wayne recently entered into a management agreement to enhance operational efficiency and expand growth opportunities for the independent hospital system.
“We are honored to support a facility that places community health and activity at its core,” said John Bowen, interim CEO at Riverview Health. “Innovation Mile represents a bold step for Noblesville, and the arena will be a cornerstone for advancing wellness and creating meaningful experiences for families across the region.”
The partnership with Parkview Health helps the health care organization expand access to high-quality care and advanced clinical expertise. The system’s network includes a 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, three additional combined ER and urgent care facilities, and 10 primary care locations.
Riverview Health is naming sponsor for The Arena at
ON THE COVER: The new signage for Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Noblesville)
Rendering of the new signage for Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Noblesville)
Commentary by Larry Greene
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Anderson to play Fishers Event Center
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Country singer Clayton Anderson figures sharing a stage with a good friend for a good cause is a great idea.
“I’ve been friends with Chase (Rice) for a while and that sounds like fun,” Anderson said. “It’s for such a great cause that it’s really hard not to want to be a part of. Everyone is passionate about wanting to do good, so that was a huge motivation.”
The Bev Hartig Huntington’s Disease Foundation presents the 17th annual “Evening of Inspiration: Chasing A Cure” at 8 p.m. April 18 at the Fishers Event Center. Huntington’s disease causes nerve cells in the brain to decay and affects a person’s movements, thinking and mental health.
Anderson and his band will open for Rice. The friends have written music together. Anderson said the Fishers Event Center is an outstanding music venue.
“I’ve seen a concert there myself and the sound is incredible,” he said. “I’ve been to a lot of volleyball games and seen an Indy Fuel game.”
A 1999 Bedford North-Lawrence High School graduate, Anderson spent several years in Nashville, Tenn., before moving to Indianapolis more than a year ago.
Anderson opened Clayton’s Country Bar in September 2025 in downtown Indianapolis, 49 S. Meridian St.
“We’ve been so blessed people have been coming from all over — Illinois, Ohio, Michigan,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun. The most awesome part of the whole thing is there are so many great bands and it’s great to give people that want to play country music a place to play. Nashville is expensive anymore. I don’t know if I was starting out there again (if) I could go down there and do it. It’s nice to keep our musicians here in Indiana.”
Anderson said he has made guest appearances with the bands at his bar.
A huge sports fan who played basketball in high school, Anderson’s song “Indiana” was played at the College
Football Playoff national championship game and Peach Bowl. He played the huge Indiana University pregame party in Miami before the Hoosiers beat the University of Miami in the title game.
“That was about 7,000 IU fans gathered together. That was pretty cool,” said Anderson, who attended IU. “I went to every single bowl game. I’m going to have to get a second or third job if we are going to keep this football stuff up. It was worth every penny. I stayed long enough at IU to be a doctor, but I don’t have a piece of paper (for a degree), just a doctor of good times.”
Two of Anderson’s songs have been used for College World Series baseball telecasts.
“I had a Ford truck national commercial, which was cool, although I’m a Chevy guy, so that’s kind of weird,” he said. “They paid the bill, so that’s all right.”
“Nothin’ But Net” was played on ESPN college basketball broadcasts.
“That’s probably the worst song I’ve ever written,” he said. “It just happened to work out for TV.”
Anderson, who has been working on new music, said he will play a selection of songs from his career during the
April 18 concert.
“I got caught in a record deal scenario and finally got out of it and can put new songs out finally,” he said. “It’s the worst feeling in the world being trapped. I might play a couple new ones but mostly play the hits, the good songs I got from all the records we’ve put out.”
“Right Where I Belong,” which was featured in the movie “Miracles from Heaven,” is always on the setlist. Anderson said that is probably his most popular song.
One special memory for Anderson was playing at Farm Aid in 2023 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.
“As a farm kid from southern Indiana and with so many family farmers in the state, that was a huge honor to be part of it,” he said.
Anderson is set to become a father for the first time in June.
“I’m a homer for Indiana, so I want to have my roots here,” he said. “If I have to go to Nashville for business, I’ll go, but I want to go all in on Indiana. I’m using my guys from Indiana to record music.”
For more, visit fisherseventcenter. com.
‘PRETTY WOMAN’
“Pretty Woman” runs through April 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Feinstein’s cabaret presents “The Magic of David Ranalli” April 3, followed by “Sweet Caroline, The Life and Music of Neil Diamond” April 4 at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘MANSION OF DREAMS’
Illusionist Rick Thomas will bring his “Mansion of Dreams” at 8 p.m. April 4 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’
The Carmel Apprentice Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” through April 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
The Police drummer set for spoken-word appearance — The Police drummer Stewart Copeland’s U.S. spoken-word tour is set for a 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 appearance at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s presentation is called “Have I Said Too Much – The Police, Hollywood and Other Adventures.” The presentation includes rarely seen photos and videos and a Q&A. Tickets starting at $35 are on sale at thecenterpresents.org, by phone at 317-843-3800 or in person at the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at 1 Carter Green.
Country singer Clayton Anderson will open for Chase Rice April 18 at Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of Clayton Anderson)
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ATI presents goaloriented ‘26-’27 season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Actors Theatre of Indiana has clear goals for its 2026-27 season.
“We started with over 40 titles and whittled it down to these final four,” ATI Associate Artistic Director Darrin Murrell said. “We wanted to find some regional and world premieres. We were so pleased with the success of our Lab Series developing new works, we wanted to make sure that was part of our main stage season as well. We wanted to build on the shows that people have loved in the past, especially the last couple of seasons, and we wanted to showcase some Broadway legends.”
Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald, Murrell and the ATI board decided on the four productions set for the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The season opens with “Never Can Say Goodbye: The ‘70s Beehive Musical” Sept. 4-20. The show is the sequel to “Beehive,” which opened ATI’s 2025-26 season.
“Many people said as they left the show that they would love to see that with ‘70s music,” Murrell said.
As ATI was presenting “Beehive” last season, the writing team had a world premiere of the sequel in Upstate New York. Murrell said ATI asked if it could stage the Indiana regional premiere of the sequel.
“We’re bringing back the entire cast with the exception of one from last year’s ‘Beehive,’” Murrell said.
That music featured an all-female cast singing songs from the 1960s. The sequel features music by Linda Ronstadt, Donna Summer, Debbie Harry, Gloria Gaynor and Pat Benatar, among others.
That show will be followed by “Little Shop of Horrors” Oct. 23-Nov. 8.
“It’s obviously a Broadway classic and a parody of sci-fi horror films of the ‘50s,” Murrell said. “We had the success of ‘Young Frankenstein’ last year as a tie-in to Halloween. There is nothing more classic horror Broadway than ‘Little Shop.’”
The guest director will be DJ Salis-
bury, and Murrell will play the shop owner. Joey Boos will play the lovesick Seymour.
“He’s phenomenal, he is Seymour,” Fitzgerald said. “We are so thrilled to have him on the stage for our season because we’ve been trying to get him, but he’s a busy man.”
The 2027 portion begins with the world premiere of “The Maltese Falcon: A Musical Nightmare” Jan. 29-Feb. 14.
“We actually put this through our Lab Series (in 2024), our series of new works, and it’s now ready for licensing,” Murrell said. “We’ll be doing the first fully staged production of it. After we’re done, other theaters will be licensing the show.”
Murrell, who is directing the musical, said it’s a farcical take on the Dashiell Hammett novel and the 1941 movie with Humphrey Bogart playing Detective Sam Spade.
“He’s wrestling with his conscience and the truth, and the whole play takes place the night before the deposition of the killing of his partner,” Murrell said. Fishers resident Devan Mathias will play Spade’s long-suffering assistant, Effie. Indianapolis resident Eddie Curry, a Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre regular, also is in the production.
The season will conclude with Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” April 23-May 9, 2027. The production will feature co-founder Fitzgerald along with the two other ATI co-founders, Cynthia Collins and Don Farrell. Fitzgerald will play actress Desiree Armfeldt.
“It’s a beloved score and it’s set in 1900 Sweden,” Murrell said. “It’s a Broadway classic and features the classic ‘Send in the Clowns.’ The story explores the entangled love affairs of Desiree and the men who love her.”
Richard J. Roberts, who has directed many ATI shows, will be the director.
“What an incredible cast we have. We got everyone we wanted,” Fitzgerald said.
The ATI Lab Series’ free reading will be a musical adaptation of “The Man Who Would Be King” Oct. 4 at Carmel Clay Public Library. The second Lab Series reading is not set yet.
For more, visit atistage.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Soul Asylum lead singer and founder Dave Pirner will perform April 8 at Hendricks Live! (Photo courtesy of Hendricks Live!)
Soul Asylum’s show set
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Dave Pirner has always wanted Soul Asylum to display its versatility.
The Soul Asylum lead singer and founder will be joined by band members Ryan Smith, lead guitarist, and bass guitarist Jeremy Tappero for its acoustic set at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield. Corey Glover, lead singer for Living Colour, will be the opening act.
“Ryan and I have always done it as a duo, and my bass player Jeremy said he wants to come, so he has come to some of the gigs,” Pirner said. “This will be the three of us, so there are more chances for three-part harmonies and things like that. The interesting thing to me is which songs work either acoustic or electric. I think ‘Something to Shove’ was the song that revealed that something that’s loud and electric can actually translate to acoustic and work.
“It’s always a pleasant surprise when a loud rock song translates to acoustic guitars. That’s something I look at as a challenge and also kind of scary.”
Pirner said some of the band’s albums are more acoustic than others.
“We are playing three songs from the new record, whereas if we were playing an electric set, it would be more like six or seven songs,” he said. “You have to cherry pick through the entire catalog, and we’ll be playing the stuff that works the best acoustically.”
Pirner said “Runaway Train,” the band’s best-known hit and Grammy winner for Best Rock Song, will be on the setlist. The 1993 song’s music video shows photos of missing children. The video helped find many of them.
“I don’t ever have to play it, but when I don’t, it just turns into a thing where people would say, ‘We drove eight hours to come and see the show and we really
wanted to hear that song and you didn’t play it,’” Pinner said. “Six minutes into the conversation, I really could have just played the song.”
Soul Asylum started in Minnesota in 1981. Pirner is the only original member remaining. Dan Murphy, the original lead guitarist, retired in 2012. Founding member Karl Mueller, the bass guitarist, died from esophageal cancer in 2005.
“When we started out, I wanted to have an eclectic sort of thing where everything is music, and anything is worth trying, and you never know what is going to work,” he said. “Musically, my taste is really, really broad. I spent 24 years in New Orleans, and that just came full circle. I started out as a trumpet player in third grade.”
Pirner, who is based in Minneapolis, said collecting that information helped him write music.
“I didn’t really care if it sounded like country or jazz, punk rock or folk music,” he said. “I think that was a conscious decision, even when discovering music, (that) there was a versatility in bands that were using acoustic guitars. The obvious example to me was the difference between the Ramones and The Clash. I think being around during the hardcore punk days and having records where every song sounded the same pushed me more in that direction, where each song should be as different as you can make it given the tools that you have in your instrumentation.”
Pirner had a small role in the 1994 movie “Reality Bites,” which starred his ex-girlfriend Winona Ryder. He contributed an instrumental song to Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy.” Soul Asylum had two songs in “Lucky One” and “We 3.” The band’s “Can’t Even Tell” was featured in Smith’s “Clerks,” and Smith used “Misery” in “Clerks II.”
For more, visit hendrickslive.org.
Any color you like
Commentary by Terry Anker
Elvis crooned about his “Blue Suede Shoes.” Neil Diamond was “Forever in Blue Jeans.” “Mr. Blue Sky” (ELO), “Blue Velvet” (Bobby Vinton), “Blue Moon” (The Marcels) and “Blue Ain’t Your Color” (Keith Urban) talked up the pantone. Linda Ronstadt and Roy Orbison both went to “Blue Bayou,” and Willie Nelson’s first No. 1 lamented “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Color is imbued with considerable emotional significance across time and culture.
While the crayon box burgeons with hues, blue holds a special place as the most favored across gender, culture and age demographics. Men and women prefer the azure to green (second for men and third for women) or black (three for men) and purple (two for women). The blue in the sky and sea might be behind our shared love –calm, trustworthy and dependable are all words routinely used to describe the shade. Kids tend toward bright colors, blue included, with teens going bold, including blue, and adults
moving more neutral, still counting blue!
Studies rarely show white as favored. It is considered only as background. For those of us with the gift of sight, a quick glance around the room shows countless hues and delivers many “feelings” there associated. Reds might be danger, passion or celebration. Greens carry religion, nature or health. Purple is luxury. Black is authority. What do we see in them all? Are they only helpful in determining the ripeness of a fruit or do they possess the power to make us feel? In nature, a neon frog is toxic, and a tiny fish of the same pigment is a pet. Or perhaps colors are only temporary cultural affectations like a red baseball cap or a blue state. Do the associations come from memories, brand identities, music, or instinct?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Juicy solution for cramps
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
The piece I wrote about my nighttime leg, thigh and hand cramps generated more emails than any other piece I’ve written. In the column, I complained about this persistent problem and mentioned that I had received a lot of advice from others who also suffered from it.
My college friend Marvin emailed me from Washington, D.C., and recommended magnesium. This is the same guy who, in 1970, advised me to take one more shot of gin while we were sitting on a second-story roof of a house in Georgetown, getting drunk watching girls walk by.
My sister told me that her friend said pickle juice would do the trick. But what kind of pickles? I’m a pickle connoisseur. I can’t name all nine U.S. Supreme Court justices, but I can rattle off 14 kinds of pickles.
And then the really bizarre emails started coming in:
“Dick, ever think of using soap?”
“Mr. Wolfsie, do you realize the importance of a bar of soap?”
“Hey, DW, a cake of soap can make a big difference.”
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juice but hadn’t mentioned it because he figured I had tried it on my own: “Everyone knows that,” he said.
Now, how would I know to drink pickle juice to cure cramps? Did I go to Harvard medical school like he did?
I tried both ideas. I stuck a bar of Ivory soap under the sheets and downed a bottle of the juice from a jar of Claussen garlic pickles. I was hoping my wife Mary Ellen wouldn’t notice, because she’s always accusing me of falling for every wacky idea out there.
That night as we went to bed, she said, “Dick, what’s that strong soapy odor? And I also smell garlic. I will never fall asleep. I’ll sleep on the couch.”
“Look, Mary Ellen, please don’t think I’ll believe every crazy suggestion people email me. That smell is just a bar of Ivory soap I put between the sheets of the bed. And I also drank a glass of pickle juice an hour ago.”
“Well, I don’t know why you’d do such incredibly weird things. But at least it might cure those leg cramps.”
That night, my leg, thigh and hand cramps had virtually disappeared.
But I did have stomach cramps … from the quart of pickle juice I drank.
At first, I was mortified. I’m not a hygiene fanatic, but I don’t think I missed a shower all last year. Many of the emails contained a similar suggestion: To cure leg cramps, sleep with a cake of soap under your sheets. Maybe this was a grand conspiracy to entice me to do something really bizarre -- then these folks could all laugh themselves silly about me: “Hey, Dick, did you know that despite the old saying, you ‘can’ have your cake and sleep with it, too?”
My doctor, during my annual checkup, said he often recommends pickle
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ADDS FLAIR TO CONCRETE
Local concrete sealant company grows footprint across five markets
STANDBY SYSTEMS ENSURE RELIABLE ENERGY
Why a standby generator matters for your home or business
STANDBY SYSTEMS ENSURE RELIABLE ENERGY
Why a standby generator matters for your home or business
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Power outages are a reality in Indiana. Between severe storms, winter ice, aging infrastructure, and unexpected utility disruptions, losing power is no longer a rare inconvenience — it’s something homeowners and business owners increasingly plan for. That’s where a standby generator becomes more than an upgrade. It becomes a layer of protection.
A standby generator is a permanently installed power system that automatically restores electricity to your home or business within seconds of an outage. There’s no manual setup, no scrambling in the dark, and no waiting to see how long the outage might last. The system senses the interruption, turns on automatically, and keeps essential systems running until utility power is restored.
For many people, the value of a standby generator goes far beyond convenience. It’s about safety, comfort, and peace of mind.
In homes, power outages can disrupt daily life quickly. Heating and cooling systems shut down. Refrigerators and freezers stop running. Sump pumps can fail, increasing the risk of basement flooding. For families with young children, older adults, or anyone who relies on medical equipment, losing power can become stressful — and even dangerous — in a short amount of time.
A standby generator helps keep those critical systems running. Lights stay on. Heating and cooling continue to operate. Essential appliances remain powered. Instead of reacting to an outage, your home stays functional and protected.
Businesses face even higher stakes. Power interruptions can mean lost revenue, interrupted operations, damaged equipment, and safety concerns for employees and customers. Restaurants risk food spoilage. Offices lose productivity. Medical facilities and public services depend on continuous power to operate safely. For business owners, a standby generator provides continuity. Operations can continue, systems stay online, and customers aren’t left in the dark. That reliability can make a significant difference during extended outages when restoration times are uncertain.
Another important factor is predictability. Power outages don’t follow a convenient schedule. They often happen overnight, during severe weather, or when
temperatures are at their most extreme. A standby generator removes the guesswork. Because it activates automatically, there’s no need to be present or take action when an outage occurs.
There’s also a common misconception that generators are difficult to maintain or overly complex. In reality, standby generators are designed for long-term
use with manageable maintenance requirements. Regular inspections and service keep the system ready year-round, much like routine care for a vehicle. When properly maintained, a standby generator becomes a dependable, set-it-and-forget-it solution.
Ultimately, installing a standby generator is about planning ahead. It’s an investment in resilience — protecting your home, your business, and the people who rely on them. Rather than waiting for the next storm or outage to highlight vulnerabilities, many Indiana homeowners and business owners choose to prepare in advance.
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Reliable power isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about confidence. And when outages happen, that confidence makes all the difference.
If you’re ready to explore your options, schedule a site assessment and see what dependable standby power can look like for your home or business at midwestgeneratorsolutions.com/request-an-appointment.
Midwest Generator Solutions is a veteran-owned business that specializes in standby generator installation and maintenance. (Photos courtesy of Midwest Generator Solutions)
A standby generator provides an automatic layer of protection for an Indiana home. These systems are designed to restore power within seconds of a utility disruption. (Photos courtesy of Midwest Generator Solutions)
GALAXY COATINGS ADDS FLAIR TO CONCRETE GALAXY COATINGS ADDS FLAIR TO CONCRETE
Local concrete sealant company grows footprint across five markets
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A family-owned flooring company has expanded significantly since it opened its central Indiana store five years ago, now providing businesses and residents in four states with a colorful, waterproof coating for
concrete garage floors, patios, pool decks, kitchens and more.
Galaxy Concrete Coatings owner Jim Williams said the business’ concrete coating process starts with a three-layer product that fills in any cracks, seals and cures the porous concrete surface that’s already there.
“Then the second layer is a color — a flake color,” he said. “You can choose 16 colors I think we have, or we can do custom colors as well. And then we top coat it in a clear, polyaspartic. This whole process takes only a day.”
Williams said the closest competition — epoxy floor coatings — takes several days to apply and is less
durable.
Galaxy has seen a lot of success since it started in late 2019 and now is in five markets. The Indianapolis store is its flagship location, with additional stores in Cincinnati, Denver, Phoenix and Tucson.
Williams said he previously owned an exterior house coating business and liked working in the home remodeling industry. His daughter wanted to start a business with him, and they looked for something similar that they could do together.
“She did the research and found the manufacturer (Penntek Coatings), and we visited with them, and that’s when we started Galaxy,” he said.
Williams said there are other concrete sealant companies in the Indianapolis market, but they vary in quality and durability.
“Our base coat is 99.1 percent solids — obviously can’t be 100 percent, because you wouldn’t be able to move it then,” he said. “You can go as low as 70 percent solids in a base coat. So, what that basically does is, you’re setting a thinner coat on the concrete, so it makes it less durable and you have a higher percentage chance of it delaminating.”
In addition to indoor surfaces, Galaxy Concrete Coatings can seal outdoor areas such as pool decks and patios. (Photo courtesy of Galaxy Concrete Coatings)
Williams said the biggest benefit of a concrete coating is that it transforms what might be just a storage space into a part of the home.
“People start using their garage more,” he said, giving one example. “It’s got some functional use, like for family gatherings, large dining or a man cave where you’ve got a TV and a couple chairs.”
It also provides a durable surface that’s easy to clean if someone spills oil
Galaxy Concrete Coatings provides a colorful, polyaspartic sealant for residential concrete floors, including garages. (Photo courtesy of Galaxy Concrete Coatings)
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or a pet has an accident.
Williams stressed that Galaxy is a locally owned family business that strives to be part of the community through donations to local nonprofits and reliable customer service.
“It’s a company they can trust to not only do the job right initially, but if there’s a need or an issue with the product, we’re going to be there to service it,” he said. “They can have absolute faith in us.”
For more, visit galaxyconcretecoatings.com.
For many homeowners, the perfect home starts with the perfect piece of land. Whether it’s a wooded lot, open acreage, or property you’ve owned for years, building on your own homesite offers the opportunity to create something truly personal.
THAT’S WHERE EXECUTIVE HOMES COMES IN.
Executive Homes specializes in “On Your Lot” custom home building, giving homeowners the flexibility to build where they want without sacrificing quality, design, or experience. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, the process is guided by what the team calls the Executive Waysm, a proven approach focused on clarity, collaboration, and craftsmanship.
It begins with a design consultation, where ideas take shape, and the vision for the home is established. From there, the team works through site evaluation, conceptual design, and detailed planning to ensure the home fits both the property and the homeowner’s lifestyle. Every step is intentional, helping clients feel confident in both the process and the final result.
Building on your own lot comes with unique considerations, from grading and utilities to positioning the home for the best views and functionality. With more than three decades of experience in Central Indiana, Executive Homes brings the expertise needed to navigate these details seamlessly.
Throughout construction, homeowners stay closely connected with the team, ensuring transparency and communication every step of the way. The result is a custom home that not only reflects personal style but is built with the quality and attention to detail that stands the test of time.
For those ready to build on their own land, Executive Homes offers more than just a builder. They offer a trusted partner dedicated to bringing your vision to life, built the Executive Waysm.
Humbled by community support, HVAC provider emphasizes quality and giving back
Commentary for Current Publishing
Airtron Indianapolis is deeply honored to be recognized as a Gold Winner by Current Publishing, an award made even more meaningful because it was voted on by the customers and communities, we are proud to serve.
This recognition is not something we take lightly. It reflects the trust our customers place in us every day when they invite us into their homes and rely on us for comfort, safety, and peace of mind. We are incredibly grateful for that trust, and for every vote, recommendation, and kind word that contributed to this honor.
At Airtron, we live by a golden rule, and that is to do the right thing, deliver quality work, and stand behind it. This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, our technicians, installers, customer service representatives, and leadership, who show up each day committed to doing their best for our customers. We are also proud of our longstanding relationships with many
of the Indianapolis area’s largest homebuilders. Their continued confidence in our work speaks volumes and reflects a shared commitment to quality, consistency, and delivering the best possible experience to new homeowners.
We also recognize that being part of a community means more than providing a service. It means giving back. We are proud to support Pink Ribbon Good (PRG) and their mission to serve individuals and families battling breast and gynecological cancers. Our pink truck, which many in the community have seen on the road, is more than just a vehicle, it’s a symbol of awareness, support and our commitment to making a difference beyond HVAC.
To our customers, partners, and community members: thank you. Your support inspires us to continue improving, growing, and serving with integrity. We are truly grateful and look forward to continuing to earn your trust for years to come.
Precise diagnostics and attention to detail are part of the “golden rule” at Airtron Indianapolis, which was recently named a Gold Winner by Current Publications. (Photo courtesy of Airtron)
