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New HSE Schools superintendent ready for the challenge
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Newly appointed Superintendent Matt Kegley doesn’t need to be introduced to the Hamilton Southeastern Schools community — he’s been immersed in it for the past two decades.
Kegley first came to the district in 2006 to take the assistant principal role at Hamilton Southeastern High School. After that, he served as principal at Riverside Junior High, then returned to HSE High School when the principal role became available. During that time, he earned his doctorate and then moved into districtwide administrative roles — including two stints as interim superintendent.
He applied for the superintendent role when it was open two years ago, but, he said, “timing is everything” — and at that time, the board went with another candidate.
This year, though, the timing was right.
Sitting in his new office at HSE Schools’ administrative building, Kegley said he first got into education because of his love of sports.
“I have always had a real passion for sports and for athletics,” he said. “I was interested in a career that would allow me some opportunities to pursue that. So, I looked at radio, TV, looked at even sports psychology. But I really ended up in education because I developed a passion for being around kids and liked sports and thought … it might be an avenue to fill that need through coaching.”
Kegley coached basketball early in his career at a small school in Shelby County before moving into an assistant principal job in Huntington. Since then, though, his focus shifted.
“Over the years, I have fallen in love with the idea of trying to help teachers become the best instructors they can
be,” he said. “And then I developed kind of a love for the curricular side of things in education.”
Kegley credited some of his early mentors for helping him succeed, including a principal in Shelby County who introduced him to brain research about how kids learn, and another principal in Huntington who encouraged him to expand his career experience.
“Those were some of my early folks who I felt like really poured into me about, not just what it took to be a good leader in a school, but the right way to go about it,” he said.
Kegley will need those leadership skills as he and the district face some challenges, including healing the administration’s relationship with the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association. The past two years were marked by contentious collective bargaining, including an unfair labor practice filed in 2024 by the union, which was unresolved for more than a year. Union leaders have said the relationship has improved since Kegley started as interim superintendent about a month before he was officially hired for the role.
Kegley said the collaborative leadership style that he’s shown over the past
20 years is what people in the district can expect from him moving forward.
“I think while, sometimes it takes a little longer to get to the end result, being collaborative in the approach (works),” he said. “It doesn’t always mean there’s going to be agreement at the end, but I think it’s important for people that, when you can … for their voice to be heard.”
He added that keeps his office door open unless he’s in a meeting and anyone is welcome to come in and have a conversation.
Another challenge the district faces is financial. The effects of Senate Enrolled Act 1, approved in 2025, will be felt fully by the district in the coming school year, he said, but the biggest budget hit for HSE Schools has been enrollment.
“The reality is, now we’re in a place where we’ve seen enough data to know that our enrollment numbers are not returning to a high enough level that we can maintain the current staff that we have,” he said. “And so, through attrition and through reduction in force, we’re going to try to get our staffing in a place that matches our current enrollment, and hopefully that will help.”
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Fishers commission OKs Saxony development
By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinfishers.com
The Fishers Planned Unit Development Commission voted unanimously May 6 in favor of a new 234-unit single-family rental home development in the Saxony neighborhood.
The LEO Saxony development plan calls for multifamily duplexes, cottages and townhomes with varying designs between 131st and 136th streets in Fishers. Some of the designs include attached garages with rear-facing entryways, while main entrances to homes will face the road and interior green spaces. The proposed neighborhood also will include a pool house, clubhouse and maintenance shed.
Commissioner Pete Peterson, who also is a Fishers City Councilor, took issue with one of the duplex’s 19 designs that featured a stacking unit. The stacked duplex design features a firstfloor unit with an exterior staircase entrance for the second-floor unit. Peterson disliked the look of the unit, and he and other commissioners added a condition that those home designs may only be placed on interior roads in the neighborhood.
Other conditions approved by the PUD commission included fence restrictions for interior units and landscaping requirements to add a minimum of four landscaping elements for some street-facing lots.
The LEO Saxony community is under development by Advenir Azora Development LLC in partnership with Republic Development, which specializes in mixed-use real estate. Republic is responsible for numerous properties developed in Hamilton County, including the Saxony neighborhood, which is described as a “self-contained small town,” by the homeowners association.
Construction Manager Scott Weathers attended the PUD meeting, where he said these homes are “some of the best products we’re building.”
Commissioners commented that they see a need for more multifamily homes in Fishers that offer less density than apartment buildings.
Similar rental homes have been built at the LEO at Carmel community on James Dean Drive. Two-bedroom, two-bathroom units at that location begin renting at $2,425 per month for floor plans sized at approximately 1,064 square feet.
Rendering of a proposed elevation of the LEO at Saxony neighborhood, a recently approved 234-unit rental home neighborhood. Advenir Azora and Republic have partnered for the project. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)
SAFETY, MEET STYLE
Nationwide cyberattack hits HSE Schools
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A digital platform used by school districts and universities nationwide — including Hamilton Southeastern Schools — was down May 7 following a cyberattack that may have compromised some personal information.
The district sent a message to parents notifying them of the information breach, adding that, for HSE, that included access to names, email addresses, student IDs and Canvas messages.
“It is important to note that the student IDs used in Canvas are not the same ID or login students use to purchase lunch, check out library books or access other school services,” the HSE message stated.
Canvas is back online and available for use, according to HSE Schools. The parent company, Instructure, determined the issue was connected to its Free-For-Teacher accounts, which HSE does not use.
“The company also reports it has taken several steps to strengthen security, including adding more protections, increasing monitoring, working with outside cybersecurity experts and notifying law enforcement,” the HSE message stated.
Instructure released a FAQ with additional information about the incident, which can be viewed online at instructure.com/incident_update
“HSE Schools is working with our cyber insurance carrier, other school districts and the Indiana Department of Education to closely monitor any new developments,” HSE Schools stated in the message to parents. “We will continue to share additional information with families if needed.”
Parents were asked to be aware of scam emails, phone calls or messages related to the incident, and to always verify a sender or caller before sharing personal information.
‘Night for the Blues’ set — The Hamilton County Democratic Party will host its annual “Night for the Blues” fundraiser, at 6:30 p.m. May 16 at The Wellington in Fishers, 9775 North by Northeast Blvd. For more, visit hamcodemsin.org/ events/n4tb.
Bell Ford Bridge wins Grand Project Award
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Hamilton County’s reconstruction of the historic Bell Ford Bridge has been awarded the 2026 Grand Project Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies Indiana, earning a top distinction among 40 projects recognized statewide.
The award was presented during the April 30 Engineering Excellence Awards event.
The Bell Ford Bridge, which spans Fall Creek next to Geist Park in Fishers, was constructed in 1869 in Jackson County, where it remained for more than a century before its eventual collapse.
It is the only remaining combination post-truss bridge in the world, according to a news release, and its historic components were salvaged and later relocated to Hamilton County.
The restoration project reused a significant portion of the original materials, including most of the iron components and portions of the 19th-century timber.
“A bridge built in 1869 has a story worth telling and we didn’t want that story to end,” Director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Chris Stice stated. “It took a lot of people
working together to make this restoration happen and we’re honored that ACEC Indiana recognized the work everyone put into it.”
County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, who championed the project from the start, stated that the restoration is a great example of what can be accomplished when strong partners come together with a shared vision.
“From our Highway and Parks Departments to the City of Fishers, VS Engineering and our partners in Jackson County, this was truly a team effort,” he stated. “We’re proud to help preserve this one-of-a-kind structure for future generations.”
The restored bridge now serves as a pedestrian crossing.
The Bell Ford Bridge is next to Geist Park in Fishers.
From left, Sanjay Patel of VS Engineering, Parks Director Chris Stice, County Highway Director Brad Davis, Bridge Program Engineer Matt Lee, Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, Commissioner Christine Altman, Daniel Kurdziel of Kurdziel Barker Engineering, Drew Bender of VS Engineering, Ryan Brown of VS Engineering and Jackson County Commissioner Drew Story. (Photos courtesy of Hamilton County)
Harris at home with Fever
By Mark Ambrogi mark@@youarecurrent.com
Tyasha Harris had never experienced a major setback like it before in her career.
Harris played in only five games for Dallas in 2025 before she suffered a season-ending left knee injury in June. Following surgery for a patellar tendon injury, the 5-foot-10 guard went through a long rehab process.
in Connecticut. She can knock a shot down and she is someone who can stretch the floor. She plays at a really good pace, and she understands what we’re looking for in our system.”
White said Harris can help guide rookie guard Raven Johnson, a University of South Carolina player, in the system.
The Heritage Christian School graduate, who grew up in Fishers, signed with the Indiana Fever in April. She said her knee is healed.
“It’s getting into the rhythm of the game and being in game shape,” she said. “I’m seeing all these tweets on how gruesome my injury was and how hard it is to come back. It fuels my fire to prove them wrong that I can come back and be the same player or an even better player. So, I like to see those tweets. It really helps push me even more.”
Harris said the rehab was difficult
“There’s days where it’s high and days where it’s low,” she said. “There are days where it’s repetitive stuff, staying consistent. I took it as me rebuilding myself — mind, body and soul and all that. I was kind of like a coach. I got to see the game in a different way. I saw it from a coach’s lens. I think that will help me from IQ wise as well.”
Harris has averaged 6.5 points per game on 41.1 percent shooting in her six WNBA seasons. She played for Fever coach Stephanie White in 2023-24 when White was the Connecticut Sun coach.
Harris said White hasn’t changed as a coach.
“Her intensity and attention to detail, what she expects out of all of us, is familiar to me,” she said.
White said Harris brings experience to her reserve role.
“Already when she is on the sideline and huddles, her communication has been really good,” White said. “She’s grown so much even since I had her
“Ty keeps you off balance because she has the ability to play at three levels and she doesn’t get sped up,” White said.
White said teammates Kelsey Mitchell has speed and Caitlin Clark can create separation and get a shot.
“Ty can play in a lot of different areas, so I think she’ll give us a different look,” White said.
Harris said while playing for coach Dawn Staley at South Carolina, they would often have three guards playing together.
“That’s nothing new to me,” she said. Harris said she likes playing the point guard and shooting guard roles.
“I’m not the person that has to play (point guard) and the ball has to be in my hands,” she said. “I like running down the court sometimes. I think it’s refreshing. You get to run to the corner and take a play off and not have to dribble up with defense guarding you 94 feet. I think that will be good.”
Harris said she can sub in for different guards at different spots.
“There’s a lot of guard depth so the rotation will be good,” she said.
Harris said her biggest challenge is finding enough tickets for friends and family. She played her first three seasons in Dallas and two seasons with Connecticut before returning to Dallas in 2025.
“But now my mom said she’s making it to every home game,” Harris said. “All my family is in Fishers or South Bend, so they are going to have to rotate because I don’t know how many tickets I got. I got 20 for the first game, but I need about 100. I need a whole section.”
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Indy Ignite lose in semifinals — The top-seeded Indy Ignite’s dream season came crashing to an end in the Major League Volleyball Championship semifinals, losing to No. 4 seed Omaha in five sets May 7 at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Omaha won 2522, 21-25, 27-29, 25-20 and 15-13. The Ignite, who play home games in Fishers Event Center, had finished the regular season with a 23-5 record in its second season in the league. Second-seeded Dallas defeated Omaha May 9 in five sets to capture the title.
Harris
COMMUNITY
Expert shares county’s
‘State of the Workforce’
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Economic experts warn that a global “demographic drought” could be heading for Hamilton County, and solutions like artificial intelligence and immigration may not be enough to stop it.
Susan Koehn, a national workforce expert with labor analytics firm Lightcast, shared findings from two Lightcast reports, The Rising Storm and Fault Lines, at the April 24 State of the Workforce event presented by Invest Hamilton County. The research argues that falling birth rates and shifting migration patterns are creating a permanent, structural workforce shortage.
said. “These are the same sectors where AI is showing the highest adoption.
Hamilton County has those most urgent workforce gaps in health care and child care, and those are the sectors where AI adoption is the lowest, and we are starting to wonder whether AI will really be able to make significant inroads at all in reducing the reliance upon in-person labor.”
As housing prices and the cost of living rise, Koehn said the county might find it is “pricing out” the essential workers required to maintain the quality of life that attracts residents in the first place.
While some hope that AI or increased immigration will fill the gaps, Koehn said those factors will not fully offset the crisis, with global fertility rates dropping faster than expected and “sender” nations increasingly retaining workers to address their own demographic declines.
Koehn said Hamilton County is in a unique position. With a median household income of $118,000 and 63 percent of residents holding a bachelor’s degree, the area’s growth is driven by in-migration — people moving to the county for its quality of life rather than drawn by a single “anchor” university or industry.
She said jobs the county struggles to fill now will continue to be hard to fill.
“The local economy is concentrated in white-collar finance, professional services and knowledge workers,” Koehn
“(The county has) a really, really good thing going with this professional white-collar workforce, and certainly shouldn’t take its foot off the gas when it comes to fostering that (and) continuing to focus on high quality of life and the amenities that made people want to live in Hamilton County,” Koehn said. “But on the flip side of that, you can’t price out these large swaths of workers that are necessary to keep the community running and continue to offer that same quality of life. At some point, it has to give.”
Despite the challenges, Koehn noted that Hamilton County possesses a “rare level of collaboration” between economic developers, educators and civic leaders.
“I don’t know that there’s an easy fix out there, which leads me to believe that regions like Hamilton County, where you’ve got the right groups at the table, will go a long way toward building those solutions,” Koehn said.
DISPATCHES
FHS grad selected for mock trial event — Miami Ohio University senior Emersen Kolb, a Fishers High School graduate, will compete in Trial by Combat, the national collegiate mock trial championship hosted by UCLA School of Law, this June. The invitation-only tournament is reserved for the top 16 students in the nation, according to a news release. Kolb will attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law in the fall.
Local artist wanted — The Indiana Fever are searching for a central Indiana artist to design and paint a mural on the interior wall of the player parking garage at the new Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center, that is under construction. Applications are due by July 5 and an artist will be selected by July 31. The mural will be painted in early 2027, ahead of the facility’s opening. Interested applicants can attend a virtual workshop June 15 to learn more about the project. Interested artists can apply online at indyarts.grantplatform.com.
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Police charge man with scamming $200k
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Fishers Police Detectives arrested 21-year-old Anmolpreet Singh of Levittown, New York, charging him with conspiracy to commit theft and conspiracy to commit fraud — both felonies — following a May 4 operation.
According to a FPD social media post, a Fishers resident contacted police April 30 to report that they were the victim of an elaborate fraud scheme. The victim told investigators the suspects claimed to be affiliated with federal agencies and convinced them to complete multiple financial transactions, including cryptocurrency deposits and wire transfers totaling more than $200,000.
“As part of the scheme, the suspects allegedly sent the victim a fraudulent arrest warrant and instructed them to make an in-person cash transaction of $50,000,” the post stated. “Believing the victim would continue to be targeted, Fishers Police detectives, in conjunction with our federal partners, coordinated an operation to intercept the suspects during the planned pickup.”
On May 4, the suspects contacted the victim and stated they would arrive in Fishers around 4:30 p.m. Detectives used Flock camera technology to identify the suspect vehicle as it entered the area. Once the vehicle arrived in the neighborhood, FPD officers used drones to monitor the suspect’s movements.
“Investigators observed the suspect driving in a manner consistent with counter-surveillance tactics and attempted to arrange a hand-to-hand exchange with the victim, a commonly used tactic to avoid law enforcement detection,” the post stated. “A traffic stop was conducted and Singh was taken into custody without incident.”
During the investigation, detectives allegedly confirmed Singh had been communicating with the victim.
“This case highlights the lengths scammers will go to manipulate and financially exploit victims,” FPD Chief Ed Gebhart stated.
Singh remains in custody at Hamilton County Jail.
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Airport ready to welcome Indy 500 race fans
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With race cars and race-themed decor throughout the terminal, Indianapolis International Airport is ready to welcome Indianapolis 500 race fans traveling from across the country and internationally to experience the city’s iconic event.
A McLaren IndyCar is on display in the baggage claim area and an IMS/500 Indy Car is in Civic Plaza, according to a news release. Race-themed banners, artwork and guest experiences also have been placed throughout Civic Plaza, including a photo-op station where race fans can wave the green and checkered flags.
The airport expects thousands of visitors for the Indy 500, a surge that follows close on the heels of a busy spring
break travel period. According to the news release, 403,000 passengers flew through the Indy airport during spring break 2026, with the month of March showing the second-highest capacity in the airport’s history. The total for March was 977,536 people — up 1.4 percent over the previous year.
The airport is gearing up for a busy summer season, with new routes, a new airline and additional flights.
May marks the launch of new nonstop flights to Burbank, California, on Allegiant; to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Southwest; and to New Haven and Concord, Connecticut, on Avelo. A fifth Aer Lingus direct flight to Dublin, Ireland, also has been added, according to the news release.
For more visit ind.com.
Airport visitors can take photos of themselves with an Indy 500 car and an Indianapolis Motor Speedway backdrop. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Airport Authority)
Guerin Catholic pitcher develops into strikeout king
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Guerin Catholic High School senior pitcher Tate Troxell has become an imposing figure on the mound.
“Tate has continued to get stronger, and he works very hard to keep his body in great shape,” Golden Eagles baseball coach David Schrage said. “He has consistently been our No. 1 pitcher and averages close to two strikeouts per inning. His out pitch is his slider, and his fastball is in the 90s-plus (mph).”
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Troxell has a 4-0 record with a 1.31 earned run average and 48 strikeouts in 26.2 innings for IHSAA Class 3A No. 2 Guerin Catholic. He had an 8-2 record with a 1.00 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 56 innings in 2025. He is ranked the No. 3 right-hander and sixth overall college recruit in Indiana by Perfect Game USA.
“I stayed consistently hitting 90 mph (my) junior year (and) was up to 94 in the summer of 2025,” said Troxell, who wants to add 10 more pounds by next season.
He started playing baseball when he
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was 4 years old.
“I played basketball and football in middle school but stopped after that,” he said. “I’ve always pitched from when I was able to in travel ball but found my love for it in 13 (and-under travel ball) and really worked on it from then.”
Troxell said he improved the most during his junior season.
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“I really learned what worked well for me, not only pitching but how crucial the weight room was and getting my body in shape and mobile,” he said. Guerin Catholic lost to Jasper in last year’s Class 3A semistate championship game.
“It was our first time getting exposed as a team to high stakes baseball, win or go home,” he said. “We made a good run but fell short of our goal. It has only made our team more hungry for a state title, as we know we are capable of making it there with the right mindsets.”
Troxell, who committed to the University of Alabama before his freshman season, said he had multiple scholarship offers. His other two top college choices when he committed were University of Mississippi and Texas A&M University.
“I fell in love with the campus of Alabama and pretty much knew right away this is where I wanted to go,” said Troxell, who will report to Alabama in early July. “I felt very welcomed by not only the coaching staff but the community in Tuscaloosa. It has such an electric culture feel, where all sports are notorious for winning. My (goals) before getting there are to win a state championship with Guerin Catholic and finish off my high school career on a high note. I also want to get myself in the best position and shape upon my arrival at Alabama.”
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Guerin Catholic High School senior pitcher Tate Troxell will play for the University of Alabama next season. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Klen)
COMMUNITY
Fishers High School student earns perfect ACT score Cathedral students/ youth caddies awarded
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Fishers High School sophomore Zaid Abuhassan credits careful preparation and learning from earlier tests for his perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT standardized college-admission test.
The ACT test covers reading, math, science and English, with each section scored on a scale of 1 to 36 and averaged into a composite score. Only a small percentage of students nationwide earn a perfect score each year, according to a news release from Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp.
Abuhassan first took the ACT during the summer and scored a 35, just one question shy of perfection. When he took the test again in February, he stated that he was determined to improve.
“I tried to be strategic in my studying and focus on the topics I was weakest in,” Abuhassan stated. “When I missed questions, I would go back, read the explanations and figure out how to
Fishers High School sophomore Zaid Abuhassan, left, with Principal Kyle Goodwin.
(Photo courtesy of HSE Schools)
solve them correctly the next time. I was pretty excited when I got the results. I had been practicing for quite a long time, so seeing it pay off was really nice.”
Abuhassan’s achievement marks the second year in a row that a Hamilton Southeastern School District student reached that milestone.
Beyond academics, Abuhassan is involved in a wide range of activities. He participates in cross country and track, the math team and Academic Super Bowl, and is involved in DECA and HOSA — career-focused clubs.
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Four Cathedral High School students have been awarded the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship for golf caddies worth approximately $125,000.
The students are Alexandra Glenn, Brian Thomas, James Pappas and Leyna Kavanaugh — all Indianapolis residents.
The students are part of the youth caddies program at Meridian Hills, Hillcrest and Highland, according to a news release. They earned the scholarship by meeting four criteria — a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.
The four students were among 24 caddies across Indiana who were awarded the Evans Scholarship, the news release stated. The chosen students will begin college this fall as Evans Scholars, with most expected to
attend Indiana University in Bloom
ington or Purdue University in West Lafayette.
“Indiana has a long and proud tradition of producing outstanding Evans Scholars,” stated Brian Specht, a WGA director and the state chair for Indiana. “This group of young caddies has earned this opportunity through years of hard work, character and commitment, and we look forward to seeing the impact they will make on campus and beyond.”
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The Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship is a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship for golf caddies worth approximately $125,000. (Photo courtesy of WGA)
HEPL to kick off annual summer reading program
Hamilton East Public Library’s annual summer reading program will kick off with two free, all-ages events in Fishers and Noblesville.
The Fishers event is 1 to 4 p.m. May 30 at the library, 5 Municipal Dr. In Noblesville, the kickoff party will be 2 to 5 p.m. June 6 at the library, 1 Library Plaza.
“Families can enjoy outdoor parties packed with activities, including a dinosaur show, music, food trucks, yard games and hands-on fun for all ages,” a news release stated, noting that each event will feature a foam party, which requires separate registration.
The 2026 summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” runs June 1 through July 31. It’s open to all ages and participants can track their reading and complete simple activities to earn points and prizes throughout the summer.
Kids and teens who finish the pro-
gram receive a free book, and readers of all ages can earn additional rewards and entries into grand-prize drawings.
“We are excited to bring back our annual summer reading program for 2026,” stated Allison Kartman, systemwide program coordinator. “Reading during the summer is one of the best ways to keep kids engaged and prepare them for the next school year. Our program is open to all ages with opportunities to win great prizes all summer long.”
Community members who register before June 1 will be entered into early bird prize drawings, including a “Friends & Family 4-Pack” to Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, valid for admission for four people; and a $100 gift certificate to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Beyond reading, HEPL will offer programs and activities throughout the summer. For more or to register, visit hamiltoneastpl.org.
DISPATCHES
Grant supports online volunteer hub — United Way of Central Indiana has created a centralized online platform, volunpair.org, where nonprofits can post volunteer opportunities and community members can match their volunteer interests with what’s available. The new website is supported by a $1.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Intro to Girl Scouts program offered — Get Ready with Girl Scouts is a summer program for pre-K and kindergarten girls to learn about Girl Scouts through events and activities before joining a Daisy troop in the fall. For more and to register, visit jotform.com/form/260204030103129.
Time Travelers History Ball set — Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will host its Time Travelers History Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. June 26 at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. The event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Coxhall Mansion, completed in 1976. The history-themed fundraiser will support Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s parks, programs, and community spaces. For more, visit myhamiltoncountyparks.com.
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DANCING AND DIAMONDS
Sets of sisters share love of dance, softball
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Two sets of sisters in Fishers have a unique connection.
Hamilton Southeastern High School senior Lila Oliver and sophomore Ava Swedarsky are dance partners. Their sisters, HSE senior Grace Swedarsky and Fishers High School freshman Joni Oliver, are softball players
“I feel like there aren’t many dancer/ softball sisters in general,” Ava said. “But having two pairs of sisters who are friends with each other, it is easy to share that connection.”
They became dance partners during the 2024-25 school year.
“Lila and I met each other at my freshman year auditions and her junior year auditions in April of 2024,” Ava said. “Ever since then, we’ve been best friends. We do almost everything together. We decided we wanted to compete in a senior duet and had the perfect song and music. We ended up going undefeated all season and won a state title. Our connection is so strong because we trust each other no matter what and hold each other accountable.”
The pair, who are HSE Dance Team members, won the senior dance title at the Indiana High School Dance Team Association Solo and Ensemble State competition Feb. 28 in Crawfordsville. They performed a two-minute duet to “For Good” from “Wicked.”
“We had a really solid song that showed our friendship,” Lila said. “Most teams kind of just dance next to each other. Our dance was more interacting with each other and showing our bond through dance.”
Joni watched her sister win the state title
“It’s going to be sad when she goes off to college, so I was excited for her to have that opportunity,” Joni said.
Lila has been accepted as part of the 2026-27 Redstepper Dance Team at Indiana University.
“The biggest thing I’m looking forward to is being surrounded by people with the same passion for dance,” Lila said.
Lila said part of their bond is having
sisters who play softball. They attended HSE softball games to take photos for Southeastern Sports Network.
“We bonded over our sisters both being pitchers, so that was something cool to talk about,” she said.
Lila had danced since age 2 and never played sports.
Ava played softball, basketball, ran track and danced when she was younger.
“In middle school, I was able to bal-
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senior Grace Swedarsky has been one of the dominant pitchers in the state for the past four years.
“My career has been very special at HSE,” said Grace, who will play for Virginia Tech next season. “Winning the state championship my sophomore year was an incredible journey and is something I will never forget. I am looking forward to simply going back out to compete one more time in the state tournament. As a senior, I feel like the experience sophomore year will help me to be a leader to the oth-
ers on the team and hopefully win my second state title.”
Fishers freshman pitcher Joni Oliver appreciates Grace’s success.
“She’s definitely an inspiration to me,” Joni said.
Grace was 18-2 with 1.05 ERA as a sophomore and 12-5 as a junior. As of May 11, she had a 7-1 record with 0.91 ERA.
The sets of sisters will have another shared memory as Class 4A No. 4 Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers meet May 25 in the Class 4A sectional opener at Zionsville.
ance track, dance and basketball,” Ava said. “When I got into high school, I decided to drop everything else and continue dancing, as I found my love for the sport growing more.”
Joni started dancing when she was 2. After she stopped at age 11, she focused on softball.
“I like softball because of the strategy of the game,” Joni said. “I like (that) as a pitcher you have the ball in your hand and have control over the whole game.”
Joni has a 5-1 record with a 2.88 earned run average. With 12 at-bats, she has a .333 batting average with one home run. She also plays for the Lady Dukes 16-and-under travel team.
“I feel pleased with how I’m playing, especially as a freshman,” she said. “It’s a faster pace than travel ball because you are playing with seniors who are 18 years old and some of them are going to (NCAA) Division I schools, so it’s a little bit of a change. We’re trying to sharpen up for sectionals. I’m trying to get more consistent on different pitches.”
ON THE COVER: Sisters Ava Swedarsky, left, and Grace Swedarsky; and sisters Joni
Oliver and Lila Oliver. (Photo courtesy of Leah Zaradich)
Hamilton Southeastern High School Dance Team partners senior Lila Oliver, left, and sophomore Ava Swedarsky. (Photos courtesy of Southeastern Sports Network)
Grace Swedarsky plays softball for Hamilton Southeastern High School.
Banks merge, announce new name
ture of the combined institution.
First Bank Richmond and The Farmers Bank have announced that, pending shareholder approval, the combined organization will operate under the name First Bank Midwest, pending regulatory approval.
The new brand, which will formally launch July 1, also will encompass Mutual Federal, a division of First Bank Richmond, including its six offices in Ohio. The change will apply to all The Farmers Bank locations, including those in Hamilton County.
“This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter,” Christopher Cook, president and CEO of The Farmers Bank, stated. “The Farmers Bank has proudly served communities for 150 years, and it was incredibly important to us that the values, heritage and identity our customers know and trust continued forward in a meaningful way. First Bank Midwest accomplishes that. It honors our past while creating a bold vision for the future.”
Alongside the announcement of the new name, the organizations unveiled a new logo that will represent the fu-
Upon completion of the merger and pending shareholder approval, First Bank Midwest will operate under the parent company Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., which trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol RMBI. Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. will remain headquartered in Richmond. First Bank Midwest will be headquartered in Frankfort.
As part of the transition, the organizations will use the phrase: “Rooted in tradition. Growing toward the future.”
“This is more than a new name. It represents who we are, what we value and the future we are building together,” stated Garry Kleer, chairman and CEO of First Bank Richmond. “First Bank Midwest reflects the strength of our combined organizations while honoring the deep roots and trusted relationships that have defined our banks for generations. We are building a stronger institution designed to serve our customers and communities for decades to come.”
For more, email mergerquestions@ firstbankrichmond.com or mergerquestions@thefarmersbank.com.
DISPATCHES
Miller named director of land — David Weekley Homes recently named Chris Miller Indianapolis director of land.
An Indianapolis native with more than 20 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and development, Miller will manage strategic land growth and market opportunities for the company’s local division.
“I’m excited to contribute to our growth in the central Indiana market and bring more homes to buyers in the greater Indianapolis area,” Miller stated. For more, contact Miller at 582-2434 or visit davidweekleyhomes.com.
One Impact campaign announced — OneZone Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a $10,000 capital campaign for its One Impact Foundation, a 501(c) (3) that focuses on scholarships, leader-
ship programs, workforce and talent initiatives, and direct support for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. For more, visit onezonechamber.com, click on the Programs & Initiatives tab and then on the One Impact Foundation tab.
Menards hosts annual pet supply drive — Local Menards home improvement stores are serving as drop sites for donations to area humane associations through May 31. Donations can be placed in collection boxes near store exits.
Christmas in July — Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm and The Pond will host the first Jingle in July Festival July 25, featuring more than 50 vendors, along with a dedicated kid vendor area showcasing young entrepreneurs. The event will include Santa and live music, with headliner Dave & Rae, along with Booze Hounds Bluegrass and Katie Jo Robinson School of Music.
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HEALTH
Drug court celebrates four new grads
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Hamilton County’s Drug Treatment Court recently recognized four graduates during a ceremony in the Historic Courthouse courtroom.
The program provides a treatment-based alternative for nonviolent offenders working to overcome substance-use disorder.
Among the graduates was Kimber Osborne, who has been sober since Aug. 27, 2024. According to a news release, Osborne began using opiates as a teenager and spent years navigating addiction and multiple treatment attempts. After relapsing during the COVID-19 pandemic and facing three arrests in three months, she entered the program ready for change.
“I was scared in the beginning — it was so hard,” Osborne stated. “But I needed the structure and accountability. This program, along with my sponsor and support system, helped me surrender and truly commit to recovery.”
Osborne is now working, pursuing an MBA in business at Indiana Wesleyan University and plans to continue participating in recovery groups.
Jason Landers also graduated after achieving sobriety in August 2024 following his arrest two months prior. Landers described his life before entering the program as chaotic and isolating, marked by substance use that led to legal trouble and instability.
“When I was arrested, I actually felt relieved,” Landers stated. “I had no hope and no way out. This program gave me a chance when I didn’t think I’d get one.”
Landers embraced the program’s
structure, committing to therapy, meetings and personal growth. Early morning meetings helped him connect with others in recovery and today, he continues to stay involved in the recovery community, serving as a sponsor.
“You have to be willing to change your whole mindset,” Landers stated. “This isn’t just about getting out of legal trouble — it’s about changing your life.”
Participants in Drug Treatment Court commit to intensive supervision, substance use treatment, random drug testing, home visits and education or employment requirements. The program typically takes 18 to 24 months to complete and is designed to support long-term recovery.
“The graduates’ success reflects their commitment to change and the effectiveness of the program,” stated Superior Court Judge David Najjar, who oversees the program. “This program truly helps individuals rebuild their lives.”
DISPATCHES
Cancer support groups available — Support groups are available through the nonprofit Cancer Support Community Indiana for people diagnosed with various forms of cancer, including prostate cancer. For more, visit cancersupportindy.org.
Travel vaccines available — The Fishers Health Department offers travel vaccines to help residents stay healthy while traveling abroad. Fishers residents
can book a 60-minute travel consultation four to six weeks before leaving the country to receive any recommended or required vaccinations based on the destination. Consultations cover essential health risks, immunizations, food and water precautions, insect protection and antimalarial prescriptions, if needed. Travel vaccines and consultations are paid out-of-pocket, but an HSA may be used for payment. For more, visit health. fishersin.gov.
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Hamilton County Drug Treatment Court graduate Kimber Osborne, left, with Judge David Najjar and graduate Jason Landers. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County)
Santana set for high-energy tour with Doobie Brothers
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carlos Santana understands his good fortune.
His Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana, has been refining its Afro Latin blues rock sound for nearly 60 years.
“It’s been a long life filled with blessings, miracles and a lot of incredible and positive opportunities,” the legendary guitarist said.
Santana will join the Doobie Brothers on the “Oneness” tour, which includes a 7 p.m. June 21 concert at Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center.
Santana said the band has a strong chemistry with the Doobie Brothers.
“It’s alchemy with both bands with the resonant vibration, frequency and sound that both bands bring, especially when we jam together,” he said. “We both bring the audience unity, harmony, oneness and a high-inspirational energy. We give people a deep sense of self-worth. People get up and dance, cry, laugh, and they go home and they make love because we ignite all the energy in the show. So, we tested it before (with the Doobie Brothers in 2019), and it works. We were trying it again at a different level, and this time it’s with Mr. Michael McDonald, because last time he wasn’t there but now he is.”
After a nearly 40-year absence, McDonald rejoined the Doobie Brothers in 2019 for their 50th anniversary tour and has remained with the group.
At 78, Santana maintains an ambitious schedule.
“I learned a long time ago to balance my life, so I don’t have one interview that I remember that I can read back and I said this is my last tour,” he said. “I have never said that, and I will never say that. I do say I am rolling up my sleeves. I’m ready to go on the road and bring unity, harmony and oneness.
It helps that Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, is the band’s drummer.
“When I look back and see the drummer, and she has this incredible divine smile, I just melt like ice cream,” he said. “I’m very grateful to God and to (singer-musician) Lenny Kravitz, because of Lenny Kravitz I discovered Cindy. Cindy is not only an incredible human being, a tremendous drummer, but she’s my wife, she’s my lover, she’s my partner.”
Santana has had a residency at the House of Blues in Las Vegas since 2012.
“The House of Blues is more like a laboratory to create a different kind of chemistry,” he said. “We try different African songs, different music from Bob Marley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton. On the road, we like to see crowds all the way to the rafters. I’m always
keeping an eye on those who know how to do it extremely well, like AC/ DC and Bad Bunny. It’s inspiring to see unity, harmony and oneness, all-inclusiveness. Those are the real artists like Michael Jackson and Prince. They bring this energy that people are not afraid to rub shoulders and smile with each other.”
Santana’s 2025 album, “Sentient,” includes new music, previously unreleased and revisited collaborations with Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Miles Davis and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels.
“The thing about Santana that I learned since the ‘60s is we have room to include everyone we love,” Santana said. “I learned a lot from (record promoters) Bill Graham and Clive Davis about presenting yourself and leaving a willingness to play with everyone who gets in front of you and complement, that’s the key word. It’s not to compete or compare, it’s to complement.”
Santana burst through during the Summer of Love in the San Francisco music scene in 1967 and performed at Woodstock in 1969.
“I’m encouraged that I’m living in a time where I’m watching humans evolve to the next level of graduation,” he said. “I have never seen so many billions, not millions, billions of people marching together for one particular cause, whether it was a cause of ‘No Kings,’ or a cause for ‘No ICE,’ but it was literally billions and billions of people in America and around the world. That is encouraging to me as a hippie. I saw that, naturally, because we used to protest Vietnam. But to see it on another level in 2026, it’s really inspiring and encouraging to see that we as human beings are learning to not be afraid of one another and (show) a willingness to embrace and accept the fact that we really are all one.”
For more, visit ruoffmusiccenter.net.
‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’
“Singin’ in the Rain” runs through May 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.
NORTHSIDE EXCHANGE
The Local Mix Music Series will feature Northside Exchange at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
‘JOINED AT THE HEAD’
The Belfry Theatre presents “Joined at the Head” through May 24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thebelfrytheatre.com.
‘ROMEO & JULIET’
Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents “Romeo & Juliet” at 7 p.m. May 22 and 4 and 7 p.m. May 23 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.
‘SWAN LAKE’
Metropolitan Youth Ballet’s production of “Swan Lake” is set for 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 23 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit my-ballet.org.
DISPATCH
Red Barn Theatre to celebrate season opening — The Red Barn Summer Theatre will host an outdoor celebration of the beginning of 58th season 4 to 7 p.m. May 31 in Frankfort. The entertainment starts at 4 p.m. with music from 5 to 7 p.m. The season opens with “The German Tropics,” set for June 10-14, 17-21. “Wait Until Dark” follows June 24-28, July 1-5 (dark July 4) and season concludes “Something Rotten!” July 9-12, 15-19. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
Santana will perform June 21 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Erik Kabik)
IWS celebrates America
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Indiana Wind Symphony Music Director Jay Gephart wanted the 2025-26 season’s final concert to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
“But we’re also reminded of the very special holiday of Memorial Day that is that weekend,” he said.
The IWS’s “American Tapestry” concert is set for 7:30 p.m. May 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“We have a guest soloist and two guest vocalists singing with us in the concert, so I think it’s going to be a spectacular Memorial Day weekend concert,” Gephart said.
Guest soloist Kelleen Strutz will perform George Gershwin’s “Concerto in F” on piano. Cherrssa Lawson, who joined the IWS for a holiday concert in December 2024, is one of the vocalists. Lawson will present a gospel performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Briton Weise will sing “God Bless the USA.”
The first act opens with “Fanfare 250’ that was composed for the anniversary by Noah D. Taylor.
“Noah wrote several compositions for
the celebration, but this particular ‘Fanfare’ really suits the event for us very well,” Gephart said.
The second piece is “American Overture for Band,” with IWS founder Charles Conrad as conductor. Conrad is making his first appearance on stage with the symphony since retiring following the 2023-24 season.
Gephart said the second half of the concert features Taylor’s powerful arrangement of George Root’s “The Battle Cry of Freedom.” Another piece, “American Revolutionary War Medley,” features music that was popular in the late 1700s.
There will be an audience participation piece titled, “The Ultimate Patriotic Sing-Along.” The lyrics will be in the concert program.
Conrad will receive the James B. Calvert Award, which recognizes an outstanding music educator from Indiana, at the conclusion of the concert. IWS has presented the award since 2004.
“Charlie created this award with the Indiana Wind Symphony, but since he was the conductor, he was never awarded this honor,” Gephart said.
The concert will conclude with “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
For more visit indianawindsymphony.org.
Area vocalists featured
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Forty of the nation’s most talented high school vocalists have been selected to participate in the 2026 Songbook Academy, a weeklong summer intensive that immerses young performers in the gold standard of storytelling through song and helps them develop as artists under the guidance of Broadway stars, entertainment professionals and leading arts educators.
pants hone their vocal and stage skills, particularly in song interpretation, while building friendships and professional connections that last a lifetime.
Now in its 17th year, the Songbook Academy is the flagship education program of the Great American Songbook Foundation. The 2026 Songbook Academy will take place July 11-18 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The program includes workshops, masterclasses and performance opportunities that help partici-
Finalists include seven from Carmel High School: Sadie Cohen, Aarthi Eswaran, Grady Griffin, Ian Jones, Annabelle Kim, Krishaa Motycka and Hannah Sevening, Other finalists include Jacob Cintron, Westfield High School; Clara Keiper, Zionsville Community High School and Soren McLaughlin, Noblesville High School.
The panel selected 40 students from 29 cities and 13 states to participate.
Songbook Academy Week features three public performance events at the Payne & Mencias Palladium for in-person audiences and livestream viewers.
Tickets are on sale at thesongbook. org.
PUZZLE ANSWERS
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Fine line of puffery
Commentary by Terry Anker
In the 2003 film “Elf,” Buddy, portrayed brilliantly by Will Ferrell, is a human baby adopted by Santa’s Christmas elves who comes of age at the North Pole and then returns to New York City to reconnect with his anthropological roots. His naiveté and earnest disposition contribute to the film’s charm and hilarity. Walking down a street, he spies a neon sign through a dreary basement café window proclaiming, “The world’s best coffee.” Taking it at face value, he presumes the boast to be unequivocally factual. Unsurprisingly, it is not.
We world-weary folks raised without the benefit of holiday magic become a bit more suspect. Even our laws expect that we know the difference between fact and promotion. Exaggerated, unprovable and unverifiable praise, called “puffery,” is hype that no reasonable person would believe. Yet anyone with an internet connection knows that artificial intelligence has blurred the line between clear falsehood and alltoo-real facsimile. And other vendors
simply boast of the benefits they might provide, unless they don’t have them; early boarding, after the earlier boarders; and the special object, while supplies last. “Look at all of these benefits, unless you don’t get them.”
We are lured to commit, as the seller knows that there is a cost to our exiting, rethinking or leaving once we’ve signed up. So, when does a hopeful sale become an intentional deception? When do, or should, we know that we cannot give the things that we promise? Are we selling beyond what we know we can deliver, or is it harmless hyperbole to declare our eternal and undying dedication? Should others accommodate our limitations? Should we theirs? Is it puffery and to be expected by any thoughtful adult, or are we more likely disrespectful and irresponsibly harmful?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
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No fortune in my garage
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started Apple in a garage. And the people who syndicated “The Oprah Winfrey Show” started their concept in a garage. I have a good friend, right here in Indy, who started his multimillion-dollar candy business in his tiny garage. There’s more: Jeff Bezos started packing books and shipping them from his garage in 1994. The Google search engine started in a garage. Even Walt Disney had a garage startup. I have never started anything in my garage. Well, I did start my 1978 Ford Pinto when it was only 35 degrees outside. I should get some points for that. And let’s see, I did start to clean the garage once. But I never finished, so I can’t take credit for that.
you, “You know, I just had the greatest idea while up in my attic?” And spare bedrooms? I don’t think a single earth-shattering accomplishment has ever come from a spare bedroom.
Even criminals love garages. When was the last time a killer planned his next murder in the sunroom? Or a bank robber mapped out his Brinks robbery on the screened-in porch? Garages just bring out the best in people.
“I did start to clean the garage once. But I never finished, so I can’t take credit for that.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
All that wasted time contemplating Plato when I could have been sitting on my snowblower thinking great thoughts. But it’s tough being so inspired.
“Stevie Jobs, what are you doing out in the garage?”
“Mom, I have a great idea. Let’s take all this junk and sell it in our driveway. We’ll call it a garage sale.”
When you realize how many creative ideas originated in people’s garages and how much money has been generated, you wonder why parents still push the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Private colleges cost almost $100,000 a year. You can get a really decent garage for about that. I spent a total of seven years in college and never had an idea worth more than a couple of bucks. My mistake? Living in the dorm, of course. When I graduated from college in 1969, my dad said I could live at home, but only if I stayed in the garage. I blew all my money on an apartment. I should have listened to my father.
I have no recollection of reading about anyone who ever made an important discovery in a living room. And when’s the last time someone said to
“Already been done. By the way, I swear every time you and that Wozniak boy disappear in there, something in this house stops working. What are you two doing now?”
“Nothing, Mom. Just improving the future of human civilization. Oh, and becoming billionaires.”
“Stevie, those garage fumes are getting to you guys.”
The more I think about this, the more I realize it’s time for me to accomplish something in the Wolfsie garage. I need to find that broom.
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PUZZLES
14. Tide type
15. Award won by the Colts in 2025 for “Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year”
16. Geist dock
17. French military cap
18. NBA greats Archibald or Thurmond
19. Noblesville Church of Christ
22. ___ gin fizz
23. Hoosier State Relays race segment
24. Went berserk
27. Neanderthal
31. Lotion additive
32. Missing
33. Kimono sash
34. Fishers boutique
38. ___ of 39-Across
39. 38-Across of ___
40. Tech support caller
41. Does a cobbler’s job
43. Parisian cafe
45. Travel itinerary abbr.
46. Easy pace on the Monon Trail
47. Westfield restaurant
51. River Glen Country Club pocketful
53. All-inclusive
54. Some hip-hop tunes
56. Boone County Fair barn sounds
57. Nary a soul
58. ___ out a living
59. Invisible emanation
60. Govt. agents
61. Family rooms DOWN
1. Cartographer’s creation
2. Higher Grade Smoke Shop buy, briefly
3. Prophet
4. Many a handcuffed person
5. Remove a tangle
6. Christopher of “Superman”
7. California wine county
8. “I, the Jury” introduced
his signature detective, Mike Hammer
9. Go back on a promise
10. “___ can you see...”
11. Appropriate
12. Allure Salon hair coloring
20. Col. Lilly
21. Pry bar
24. Repair bill line
25. Central Park Skatepark jump
26. Spiritual selves
27. Mimic
28. Damp
29. “Li’l ___”
30. TNT part
32. PU transcript figs.
35. Propelled a gondola
36. Indy Zoo behemoth
37. Assembled
42. Texas city in “Friday Night Lights”
43. Full of chutzpah
44. Charged particle
46. Ruth’s Chris streak
47. Stern
48. Tiny bit of matter
49. Do an autumn chore
50. Pop the cork, e.g.
51. WTHR sked abbr.
52. ___ de cologne
55. Air-escaping-from-atire sound
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