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The four candidates seeking to become Indiana’s next secretary of state spoke about their backgrounds, visions and leadership styles during OneZone’s Voices of Leadership Luncheon Aug. 18 at FORUM Event Center in Fishers. Democrat Beau Bayh, Republican Max Engling, Libertarian Lauri Shillings and Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard answered questions from moderator Jack Russell, OneZone president and CEO. The candidates will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election. The following summarizes remarks by each candidate at the luncheon.

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BAYH AIMS TO CURB ‘WASTEFUL SPENDING’ Bayh is often asked the same question at his campaign stops: Is he running for office simply because his father and grandfather did? Bayh’s father, Evan Bayh, served as Indiana governor and U.S. senator, and his grandfather, Birch Bayh, served as U.S. senator and state representative. He said he’s not running to simply follow in their footsteps, but their legacies influenced him. “Growing up and seeing the example that they were able to set and the impact that they were able to have on their state and their country, that affects you,” said Bayh, an Indianapolis resident and former U.S. Marine. Bayh, an attorney who has degrees from Harvard University and Harvard Law School, said if elected he would initiate an independent audit of the secretary of state’s office as soon as he takes office. He said he is aiming to avoid the “divisiveness and anger” that is often preva-

OneZone President and CEO Jack Russell, center, gives remarks before moderating an event featuring Indiana secretary of state candidates, from left, Lauri Shillings, Max Engling, Beau Bayh and Greg Ballard. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

lent in the political landscape. Learn more about Bayh at BeauBayh. com. ENGLING: ‘I HAVE THE MOST RELEVANT EXPERIENCE’ Engling grew up in a family of eight siblings, worked multiple jobs to pay his way through college without debt and maneuvered through the ranks of various political jobs in Washington, D.C. Since moving back to Indiana, he’s worked for Beck’s Hybrids and U.S. Sen. Jim Banks. “I have the most relevant experience for this job, not just experience across the board,” he said. “It’s working for small businesses, filing my own small business with the secretary of state’s office, working for the Chief Elections Committee in the U.S. House, and then also working on elections here in the state of Indiana.” The married father of four from Cicero said election integrity is among his top priorities if elected. He said he will work to ensure only U.S. citizens are voting, eligibility rules are clear, voter ID is required and voter rolls are

As the only candidate to have previously served in elected office, Ballard believes his background sets him apart. Ballard served as Republican mayor of Indianapolis from 2008 to 2016. He said working through the implications of the 2015 Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which led to businesses and conventions threatening to pull out of Indiana, was among the most difficult challenges he’s faced as a leader. Ballard, a former U.S. Marine, said if elected he would not endorse, fundraise for or donate to political candidates. He feels this is inappropriate, as the secretary of state’s office oversees elections in the state. Learn more at GregBallard.com. SHILLINGS WANTS TO STREAMLINE SERVICES As a state official for Indiana’s Libertarian Party, Shillings has experience working with the secretary of state’s office. It hasn’t always been easy, she said. “I see the frustrations not only from the business side, but on the election side of individuals across the state interfacing with that,” she said. “That is also part of the reason I decided to run for this office is to make sure that would be a seamless experience for people.” Shillings said she wants to improve transparency by creating a portal that provides easy-to-find information about business filings and campaign donations. A Carmel resident, Shillings is a creative director at the University of Indianapolis and owns a marketing business. Learn more at LauriforLiberty.com.

Teen charged with possessing fake gun news@currentinfishers.com A 13-year-old Fishers Junior High School student has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm on school property, according to an announcement from the Fishers Police Department. The news release stated that FPD’s School Resource Officers and school staff learned Aug. 25 that the student

might be in possession of an imitation firearm. “As of 2026, it is illegal to possess an imitation firearm on school property or on a school bus,” the news release stated. “After being alerted to the situation, the SRO at Fishers Junior High and the administrative staff began an investigation and located an imitation firearm in the student’s backpack.” The imitation firearm was collected as

evidence and the student was arrested. The student faces a Class B Misdemeanor along with any disciplinary action by Fishers Junior High. “We appreciate our relationship with Hamilton Southeastern Schools,” the news release stated. “HSE and FPD are committed to keeping our students, staff, and families safe. We are grateful that this situation was handled very quickly and without incident.”

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The Fishers Event Center didn’t hit its events goals for the first half of the year, but officials expect a more profitable second half — thanks in part to three sold-out Billy Strings performances in early August. Events Center managers gave an update Aug. 10 to the City of Fishers Town Hall Building Corp. General Manager Mitch List said the biggest event of the third quarter was the three sold-out Billy String performances. He said the shows originally were scheduled for April, but String broke his leg in a skateboarding accident and had to postpone. “We were fortunate to keep it in this calendar year, or this budget year,” List said. “All three had sold out well in advance. A lot of Fishers residents were here, too, when we look at where ticket buyers came from, but a ton of people (were) traveling into town, dining at restaurants. With his types of shows, he plays a different set list every night, so it’s a little different than traditional music. A lot of people will buy tickets and go to all three shows, or at least two of them.” List said the Fishers Event Center set up a free outdoor gathering space at the Forum Credit Union Plaza, which was popular and helped spread out traffic flow before and after the shows. List said the FEC will try to have similar outdoor opportunities for more events. List noted that Strings donned an Indy Fuel hockey helmet for his second show after an incident during the first performance. “Unfortunately, a fan threw a lighter on stage night one that hit him in the head,” List said, adding that he told FEC staff to offer Strings a helmet or face mask. “He actually walked out on stage in an Indy Fuel hockey helmet and he played his first two songs in the helmet.” List said the three sold-out shows were a big financial gain for the Fishers Event Center. Director of Finance Tony Hesch said the postponed Billy Strings booking affected the bottom line for the first half of the year, but the rescheduled shows will help make that up.

The three-day Billy Stings performance was a financial success for the Fishers Event Center. (Promotional photo)

“Shifting Billy Strings from the second quarter to the third quarter is a significant timing impact,” he said. “If you’re looking at the bottom line, originally we would have had those results in the second quarter. It’s going to be a boon for the third quarter. (And) our second half of the year is shaping up to be a lot stronger than the first half of the year. Right now, we’ve got 16 touring shows … that will be coming through in the second half of the year.” Hesch added that the center has cut costs by bringing more operational services in-house and improving its utilities management. “When you look through the first half of the year overall … (in) 2025, we were at an average of about $2,400 a day in utilities and for 2026, we reduced that to $1,750, so almost a 28 percent decrease year over year,” he said. The Fishers Event Center is a public-private partnership between the City of Fishers, Hallett Sports and Entertainment and management company ASM. The city receives a portion of ticket sales, which goes toward capital improvements and debt payment on the $170 million facility, which opened in November 2024. For more, visit fisherseventcenter. com.

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Fishers, HSE high schools earn top rankings news@currentinfishers.com Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School are among the top high schools in Indiana and the nation following the release of the 202627 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings. HSE Schools Corp. announced that FHS and HSE were ranked No. 8 and No. 12 in Indiana, respectively, and No. 428 and No. 736 nationally. They also were both recognized among the top public high schools in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The national rankings show improvements from 2023, when FHS ranked No. 740 and HSE ranked No. 893. “These rankings reflect the high expectations our students and educators bring to the classroom each day,” Superintendent Matt Kegley stated in the announcement. “What is especially meaningful is that more students are choosing challenging courses and succeeding at record levels. That speaks to the dedication of our students and staff and our commitment to preparing every student for what comes next.” The rankings consider state assessment performance, graduation rates and college readiness. They do not fully account for dual-credit and concurrent enrollment courses, which allow students to earn college credit. The rankings come as participation and achievement in advanced placement courses continue to grow across the district, the announcement stated. During the 2025-26 school year, 2,801 students completed more than 5,600 AP exams. Of those students, 2,448 earned at least one qualifying score of 3 or higher.

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Plans for the Heart & Soul Community Campus include spaces for worship, recreation, events and retail. (Image courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Fishers church proposes ‘community campus’ By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A new mixed-use community in Fishers that combines worship, recreation, hospitality and retail was introduced Aug. 17 during the Fishers City Council meeting. The Heart & Soul Community Campus would be built on about 13.88 acres at 11616 126th St. next to the existing Heart & Soul Church. “The development is envisioned as an integrated, walkable campus that combines worship, recreation, hospitality, retail, business and community gathering spaces within a cohesive environment that promotes connection, wellness and community engagement,” a project description states. “Anchored by a church and worship facility, the campus is intended to function as more than a traditional religious institution. The project is designed to provide a diverse range of services, amenities and experiences that are accessible to both church members and the broader public.” The campus would be open daily, according to the project description, with the goal of creating a destination that remains active throughout the day, every day of the week. After it’s complete, the development expects to have between 75 and 115 employees, as well as many contracted services. A proposed rezone for the development will come back to the council after a review by the Fishers Plan Commission in October. A neighborhood

meeting will be scheduled sometime in September. In other matters, the council approved an economic revitalization area at 9786 Masters Rd. for a new 22,000-square-foot office building proposed by Patch Development, a Fishers-based commercial real estate development firm. The $7.3 million building will be the company’s new headquarters and operational hub for development, according to the council action form. As an incentive, the city will authorize a 75 percent, five-year property tax abatement for the building and site. In return, Patch has agreed to hire five to 10 new employees, in addition to its 13 current full-time positions. Nobody spoke during a public hearing before the vote. The council also tabled a rezone for the new standalone Citizens State Bank building on 116th Street near Olio Road. Councilors were concerned about drivers making left turns into and out of the site and wanted to change the PUD to a right-in, right-out access. Citizens representatives said that wouldn’t work for them. Following lengthy discussion that indicated the proposed rezone would fail, Mayor Scott Fadness suggested tabling the motion so city staff could negotiate options with Citizens and bring the issue back to the council. A motion to table passed unanimously. The next Fishers City Council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Fishers Municipal Center theater.

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HSE senior’s decision to play volleyball pays off By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior volleyball player Brooklyn Sigler was faced with a difficult choice. “After giving up soccer and gymnastics, I had to decide between basketball or volleyball,” said Sigler, an outside hitter who started playing volleyball at age 10. “After getting cut from my middle school volleyball team (Fall Creek Junior High) in both seventh and eighth grade, I knew I had a choice — give up on volleyball and play basketball like the rest of my family, or play volleyball and work for it. It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but my heart was telling me to choose volleyball.” Sigler, whose brother Logan played basketball for Fishers High School and now plays for DePauw University, said she was told she could either be a practice player on the 14-and-under top team for Rev club and work for playing time, or start on the 14-under second team. “I knew I was capable of earning a spot on the (the top team), so I pushed myself in every practice and trained as hard as I could,” Sigler said. “Eventually, I earned my spot as the starting outside hitter. That next year, I arrived at HSE and the rest is history. I’ve kept that chip on my shoulder throughout my high school career. I love having the underdog mentality

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Fishers Elementary completes $45M renovation By Arianna Hunt arianna@youarecurrent.com For more than a century, the site of Fishers Elementary School, 11442 Lantern Rd., has served the educational needs of the community. With the completion of a three-year, $45 million renovation, the school is starting a new chapter. The improvements, unveiled during an Aug. 20 ribbon cutting, included adding tens of thousands of square feet and eight new classrooms to accommodate around 700 students. The project also introduced flexible learning spaces, a more secure main entrance, separated bus and parent drop-off areas and improved traffic flow. Before making changes, the school board had to decide whether to stay in the original location or move elsewhere. “The decision was made to remain on this site and significantly renovate and expand the footprint of the school,” Superintendent Matt Kegley said during the ceremony. “For all intents and purposes, this is a brand-new learning space of which the entire community

Students of Fishers Elementary School had the honor of cutting the ribbon to mark the end of renovations of their school Aug. 20, 2026. (Photo by Arianna Hunt)

and HSE Schools can be proud.” Emily Supergan, a Westfield resident, started as principal this year following the bulk of renovations. However, the impact of the changes were not lost on her. “I just have never been part of such a beautiful building where space is certainly not a problem,” Supergan said. “We really have just so many learning spaces from kindergarten through fourth grade. It just gives our teachers so many different opportunities to learn in different spaces rather than just their classrooms.”

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the construction from start to finish. “(Moving) was absolutely flawless, and coming in in January was the best feeling ever,” Larkins said. The school managed to stay operational throughout the entire renovation, moving classrooms from the old building to the new during winter break, Larkins said. “The open space and the windows are beautiful,” Larkins said. “I have these two huge windows in my classroom that bring so much natural light. It just makes you feel like you want to take care of it and keep it organized, and build an environment for the kids that’s loving and safe.” With classes underway, the school moves forward while honoring its past. “This year, our Fishers Elementary theme with our staff and school community is ‘A New Chapter, One Tiger Family’ ... because a new chapter doesn’t mean forgetting about what came before,” Supergan said. “It means taking everything we’ve learned, everything that has shaped us, and using it to write what comes next.” For more, visit hseschools.org.

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Local school leaders weigh state voucher costs By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com With numerous school districts proposing referendums and cutting costs in the wake of the 2025 state property tax law, school funding has become a topic of interest — including Indiana’s school voucher program, which cost about $500 million in the 2024-25 school year. Some area public school officials said that although they support school choice, they’re concerned education funding has not kept up with inflation, let alone the expanded voucher program, which adds to the overall cost of statewide education. However, a school choice advocate said Indiana’s voucher funding protocols are a model for other states. Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Matt Kegley said each district in Indiana is affected differently by school choice scholarships, commonly called vouchers, and he respects the state’s decision to provide that funding. At the same time, he said, vouchers can affect what’s available to the public school system overall. HSE Chief Financial Officer Tim Brown likened state education funding to one big pie. “Every time you cut a slice into that pie, that is less overall funding for a traditional public school like our school district,” Brown said. “What has happened over the years is the income thresholds by which families can qualify for these choice scholarships has been expanded by a pretty significant amount, where maybe going back to the 2021 school year, that amount was in the $48,000 to $50,000 range for a family of four, to where it sits today at over $244,000.” Brown said as the income threshold for qualifying families increased, so did the number of students within HSE boundaries using scholarships. But that doesn’t mean those students left HSE or would have ever attended public school. He said the students may well have gone to private school no matter what and voucher funding was “the icing on the cake.” Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent John Atha agreed many voucher students likely would not be public school students anyway. He said when the program first was introduced in 2011, he was principal at the

HSE Schools had 1,400 students within district boundaries use school choice scholarships to attend a different school for the 2024-25 school year. (File photo)

private Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. “My experience is, we did not have a lot of families who were (choosing public schools) start using vouchers,” he said. “We just had families who were already in with us, who maybe got some relief.” That means more students in the funding pool for education dollars. Atha cited a 2023 Indiana University study that showed about 70 percent of Indiana voucher students already attended private school. “And those dollars have to come from somewhere,” he said. “What’s happened is, they have not expanded total spending on education — which is the state’s

responsibility — to match the spending on the vouchers, especially for the added students who were already in private education.” Atha clarified state education funding has increased, but has not kept pace with inflation, especially considering the estimated 75,000 voucher students that cost the state an estimated $500 million in the 2024-25 school year. “If my costs are growing and enrollment is growing at 5 percent, and my budget’s only growing at three and a half percent, then obviously I’m going to have to do more with less,” Atha said. “And so, for me specifically, when I think about funding — if you want to keep the voucher program, it can’t

BY THE NUMBERS The Indiana Department of Education website has details about the school choice scholarship program, including how many students within each public school district use school vouchers to attend a private school or another public school. Westfield Washington Schools reported that for the 2025-26 school year, 776 students used a voucher to attend a non-WWS school — an increase from the 2024-25 level of 302.

According to the state DOE’s annual report on school vouchers, at HSE Schools, 1,400 students within district boundaries used school choice scholarships to attend a different school in the 2024-25 school year. Brownsburg Community Schools Corp. had 765 students use vouchers; Carmel Clay Schools had 541 students; MSD of Lawrence Township had 1,655; Noblesville Schools had 582; and Zionsville Community Schools had 166.

be at the expense of traditional public schools. It has to be in addition to.” Atha stressed that he supports school choice and believes that option makes education stronger overall. He said the conversation is about designing a funding system that doesn’t weaken public schools, which educate the majority of Hoosier kids. Institute for Quality Education President and CEO Betsy Wiley countered that Indiana’s funding system for school choice scholarships is great just the way it is, and actually is a model for other states. “The job is to fund and educate all of Indiana’s kids, and so (lawmakers) have been strong supporters in all of their policies in terms of dollars following the child to the school that they go to,” she said. “That philosophy held true in the establishment of the voucher program and how that funding took place.” Wiley noted that the money follows the child no matter what school they choose, including another public school that isn’t their home district. She said the general belief that tax money should go to public institutions is an idea teacher unions have promoted. However, Wiley said, the funding belongs to the students and their education. She supports universal vouchers, with no income threshold. “I believe that every student in the state of Indiana should be given access to their education funding that the state has allocated,” she said, noting that if students from wealthy families attend public school, they’re funded and nobody complains. In response to concerns about reduced funding for public schools, Wiley — who was former Gov. Mitch Daniels’ deputy chief of staff and worked many years in the Statehouse — said she has never heard anyone in public education suggest that education is adequately funded. “Every time, it’s, ‘We need more money,’” she said. “I think that it’s an interesting question because there’s not really data out there that suggests more money equals greater academic outcomes.” She said the appropriate level of education funding is something for state lawmakers to determine, but the state should stick with its model of funding the education of all students, regardless of where they go to school.

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Cherish contract OK’d By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com A three-year partnership approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners is expected to enhance access to specialized services around the clock for victims of child and elder abuse in Hamilton County. The partnership is with the Cherish Center, a nationally accredited child advocacy center in Carmel, and will provide specialized forensic interviewing and victim advocacy services 24 hours a day. The services will support victims, law enforcement agencies and the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office as they investigate allegations of abuse. “Our goal is to make sure victims and the professionals helping them have the resources they need when they need them most,” Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said. “We want victims to have access to highly trained professionals in a safe, supportive environment right here in Hamilton County.” The county will invest up to $619,800 over the three-year agreement, which runs from January 1, 2027, through De-

cember 31, 2029. The agreement is the first formal contract between Cherish Center and a government entity in Hamilton County. “We have been contributing to Cherish Center under a grant program, so we have given them funding before, but we determined we weren’t funding them at a level that was sufficient given the value they bring to the county,” Altman said. “We wanted to make it more stable for them in terms of their planning, where it doesn’t go through a grant process, but a contract for services, and that’s why it extended over three years.” Cherish Center served 302 victims of reported child and elder abuse in Hamilton County in 2025. “This is a continuation of services,” Altman said. “Cherish Center has been our service provider for years with respect to forensic interviews. All this does is change the relationship to increase their funding and extend it under a contract situation instead of a grant process where they didn’t know if they would receive funding and what amount of funding.” For more, visit cherishcac.org.

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Geist Half race series in Fishers expands with new 1-mile option

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Geist Half organizers want to attract more participants than ever for the Sept. 12 race, and to that end have added a 1-mile run/walk suited for families with young children and people with disabilities. This year’s 1-mile race will be in addition to the half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Race Director Jim Ziino, also the Fishers culture of health ambassador, said more and more races have been adding a 1-mile option recently. “The 1-mile race is something definitely new that we’re trying out and we’re having pretty good feedback from it,” he said. “We’re just trying to make it as accessible to everyone in the community as we possibly can. One area that we’re really trying to push this year is that Geist is not just for the runner — Geist is also for those who want to walk, and so that was another reason why we brought the mile on, so that people could say, ‘You know what, I might not be able to walk that 5K, but I know I can walk that mile.’” Ziino said it’s been a good recruitment tool. When he’s at the Fishers Community Center, for example, he sees people walking a mile on the indoor track and is able to tell them they’re ready for Geist. “It does still have that feel that, ‘Oh, it’s a running race. I can’t.’ But … our teams have been really working on trying to change the perception of that,” he said. “This is a walking and running event. It’s open to everyone — all abilities.” Fishers Assistant Director of Community and Public Relations Stephanie Perry said the 1-mile race starts about 90 minutes after all the other races, which kick off bright and early at 7:30 a.m. “(It) gives them a little more time for sleep in the morning,” she said of the 1-mile route’s 9 a.m. start time. “And, if you do the 5K, maybe as a parent by yourself, and then you want to do the

(Below) Participants in the 2025 Geist Half race series mug for the camera during their run.

(Above) A family joins in the 5K race during the 2025 Geist Half race series. (Photos courtesy of the City of Fishers)

mile with your kids, you can have that opportunity to do both.’ All the races, from 1-mile to the half-marathon, include Geist Half’s signature waterfront views and all finishers receive a race medal, which — along with the T-shirt — was designed by Fishers High School student McKenzie Bowen. Ziino, who ran previous Geist Half races before becoming the race director, said the Fishers race stands out from other running events in the region — and not just because of the views. “It is that whole entire community vibe. It is the feel,” he said. “I tell people that Geist Half Marathon race series is really like a small-town vibe and a bigtime event at the same time, and people are there supporting — that the neighborhoods that do come out and support is just absolutely fantastic.” He recalled times he’s run it and struggled, but hearing neighborhood residents cheer him on helped motivate him to push through, especially the Mile 11-12 section, which includes a long hill.

“If you’re having that hard day, you’re like, ‘Ooh, I cannot slow down because there’s way too many people that are going to be on me about that,’” he said. “I’ve ran Fort Ben. I’ve ran Chicago. I’ve ran Monumental. I’ve ran multiple different half marathons in different areas of the of the country, and there’s nothing like the Geist marathon, with its views and its support by the community.” Bri Qualizza ran Geist for the first time in 2025 and had so much fun she became a race ambassador this year. “It’s beautiful. It’s the perfect time of year, and it kind of complements a lot of other race training,” she said. “It’s such a challenging course, but gorgeous, and it goes through all of these neighborhoods where everybody is out in their yards cheering, and then you get the water, and it just looks so different than a lot of the other races we have here in Indiana.” Qualizza, a Fishers resident, said she’s been a runner since middle school and is a fitness coach. In her ambassador role, she helps promote the race at

community events, passes out flyers and yard signs, and puts up posters at local businesses where, as a bonus, she’s been able to grab a doughnut and some coffee, too. She said there are three things she tells people about the Geist Half. “One is just the scenery. I say it’s a beautiful race — yes, it’s challenging, but you have so much to look at and it’s very different,” she said. “Then I say, you do have the variety of the distances. You can do the half, you can do the 1-mile and then just hang out at — my third point — which is always the postrace party.” Perry agreed that the after-party is a favorite for participants, with a great community feel. Racers all get a drink ticket and the event will feature a DJ and many local vendors, including MashCraft Brewing, Athletic Brewing, Java House, Pure Green, Eiffel Waffle Creamery and Ghost Mobile Kitchen. Registration is open through Sept. 11. For more, visit geisthalf.com. The city also is still looking for race volunteers. To see open positions, visit volunteerfishers.com. ON THE COVER: Runners cross the bridge spanning Geist Reservoir during the 2024 Geist Half race series. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

RUNNING INSPIRATION The City of Fishers has expanded course entertainment this year, with The Andy Schomburg Band, Glenn Seland and Six o’Clock Strangers set to perform at various points throughout the half marathon course, providing music as runners and walkers move through the area. This year’s race also will feature a new water station ‘spirit contest.’ Runners and walkers in the 10K and half marathon races will be able to vote for their favorite, most energetic water stations.

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Blues Fest features young talent By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com When Georgia bluesman Jontavious Willis plays festivals that charge high ticket prices, he looks out at the audience and feels a disconnect. “You’ve got a football field worth of chairs and coolers, which is cool, but it ain’t the same if people aren’t out there shaking their booty, man,” Willis said. At free concerts, he tends to see more passionate blues fans who are there to move with the music and engage with the performance. “Those folks were so hungry for that music, man, and it makes you play harder,” Willis said. When Willis headlines the free Fishers Blues Fest, he hopes to get the kind of crowd that gives him that energy. The festival, presented Sept. 5 and 6 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers, prides itself as one of the most accessible blues festivals in the nation, offering free admission, free parking and accommodations for people of all abilities. The 14th annual Blues Fest has a lineup bursting with young talent. Willis, 30, has long been hailed as one of the nation’s great young blues performers, but he laughed as he talked about feeling old compared to some of the other names in the lineup. Two of the biggest up-and-coming names in

the genre, Mathias Lattin and Dylan Triplett, will perform, as will singer Judith Hill. Lattin, 24, and Triplett, 26, have drawn attention because of their youth, but their versatility and range might unite them more. Lattin describes his sound as “blues with a twist,” which he honed playing jazz, rock, blues, Latin and even classical music in his hometown of Houston. His multi-faceted guitar playing earned him worldwide fame in 2023 when he became one of the only musicians to ever win both the Best Guitarist and Best Band awards at the International Blues Challenge. Both Lattin and Triplett are signed to blues artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s Red Zero label, and Lattin works with the label as a writer and producer as well. He has worked with artists ranging from country to hiphop, and has seen how blues music has influenced those genres. Experiencing the blues through their eyes has been invigorating, he said. While some purists prefer straightforward blues, Lattin said many young blues artists understand the importance of incorporating other genres and influences. “The blues is going to be in good hands, not only with myself, but with Dylan Triplett, with Kingfish, with Jontavious,” Lattin said. “It’s not gone, it’s just newer, it’s fresh. The only

way we keep it alive is if we allow it to change and evolve.” Triplett said he plays “a little bit of blues, a little bit of soul and a little bit of everything else in between.” The East St. Louis native has turned heads with his vocal range, which spans four and a half octaves. He’s also proven that he can use that range effectively, sliding between gritty blues performances and smooth soul numbers. As he’s played more shows in recent years, Triplett said he’s constructed his setlist to better showcase his abilities and take attendees on a journey. “I try to make sure that it is curated to give people an experience that they won’t forget,” Triplett said. “It’s the combination of the music and all of the soul and the camaraderie between the band. You’ll see all of that stuff all at once.” Triplett plays at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 5 before Hill’s set at 8:30 p.m. Hill, 42, has recorded backing vocals for Michael Jackson, Prince and others, and has released five solo albums. Lattin plays at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 6 before Willis’ headlining set at 8:30 p.m. Attendees can find more information at npdamp.com. Willis shook his head and smiled as he ran through all of the performances he’ll be following at the festival. “That means I’ve got to put on a hell of a show,” Willis said. “I’ve got to now. Ain’t no choice.”

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Never Can Say Goodbye: The ‘70s Beehive Musical” from Sept. 4 to 20 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Marilyn Maye will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES  Concerts set in Fishers — The White River Chamber Orchestra and Wind Symphony in Fishers will each perform two concerts between October and June 2027. On Oct. 3, the Wind Symphony will perform with the theme of “Through Time and Space.” The Chamber Orchestra will play its “Christmas Extravaganza” Dec. 6 and will present “An Evening with Haydn and Mozart” on April 17, 2027. The season will end with the 11th annual “Sounds of America” concert on June 27. All concerts will be at Legacy Bible Church in Fishers. Tickets are available at FishersMusicWorks.org.  “American Pickers” looking for Indiana collections — The History Channel series “American Pickers,” which takes viewers through private collections of historical items, is returning to Indiana in October. Anyone with a private collection who would like to be considered for the show can send full name, city and state, contact information and a brief description of your collection to AmericanPickers@cineflix.com or call 646-493-2184.

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Fashion at The Florence set By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Fashion at The Florence serves as a sneak preview of sorts. “It’s a great way to kick the season off because it premieres what our audience will see onstage in the coming season,” said Christine Colquitt Thacker, executive assistant and coordinator for GHDT. “We chose costumes from the upcoming season, so attendees will experience beautiful pieces up close from ‘The Black Dahlia,’ ‘Salem,’ ‘A Night in India’ and more. You get inside information on their creation, why certain design elements are present and get to see them up close. The fundraiser is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at The Florence at The Academy of GHDT in Carmel. The season opens with “Salem” Oct. 23-24 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. GHDT Executive Director Gregory Hancock and Colquitt Thacker will provide insight on the fashion creations and the pieces that inspired them. “Inspiration for these dynamic garments comes from all over the world,” Colquitt Thacker said.“We will also have a cabaret singer that has chosen to sing works that complement each costume theme and will help add even more entertainment to the evening.” Another unique collaboration, Mélange Series, returns with performances at 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 3 p.m. Sept. 13 with musician Noelle Tretick Gosling, dancer Nathalie Boyle and visual artist Xavier Gray. The artists collaborate to create art in front of the audience. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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‘Dancing with Our Stars’ set to return By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com Most months, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County adds five or 10 new clients. In recent months, Tricia Hudson, executive director and CEO, said that number has risen to 15 to 20 per month. The organization, which delivers medically tailored meals to the elderly or those with disabilities, facing food insecurities or unable to prepare food for themselves, is now serving clients in Madison County in addition to Hamilton County, Hudson said. She said the expansion of services and the organization’s increased community outreach are two reasons for the recent increase in demand. The organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year is “Dancing with Our Stars,” which takes place at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville. “A lot of our clients are at or below poverty levels, so we financially support their meals through a program that we call Sponsor a Meal, SAM for short,” Hudson said. “This event helps fund that cause.” The 12th annual “Dancing with Our Stars” features several locals dancing with professional dancers. Carmel resident Natalie O’Hara attended last year’s event as an audience member, and said she was “touched by it” because her par-

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For Rachel Dudt, it’s fitting that she returns to perform in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s season opener. Dudt appeared in “Beehive: The ’60s Musical,” which opened the 2025-26 season. She will return in the sequel, “Never Can Say Goodbye: The ’70s Beehive Musical,” Sept. 4 to 20 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. ATI is the third organization to present the show. “We had such a good response from ‘Beehive,’ the ’60s version,” Dudt said. “This is kind of an extension of that STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION *(Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685)* 1. Publication Title: Current 2. Publication Number: PE25-933 3. Filing Date: 11-18-25 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription Price: $0 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 (Contact Person: Benjamin Weir, 317-748-2662) 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office:** 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher: Benjamin Weir, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 Editor: Leila Kheiry, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 Managing Editor: Richard Morwick, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 10. Owner: Benjamin J. Weir, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 Steve Greenberg, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 Terry Anker, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 Scott Wharton, 525 North End Dr #175, Carmel, IN 46032 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders: None 12. Tax Status: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation | Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months a. Total Number of Copies: 119,198 b. Total Paid Distribution: 0 c. Total Paid Distribution: 0 d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free Outside-County Copies Stated on PS Form 3541: 22,756 (2) Free In-County Copies Stated on PS Form 3541: 96,182 (4) Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers) | 250 e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 119,188 f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e): 119,188 g. Copies not Distributed: 0 h. Total (Sum of 15f and 15g) 119,198 i. Percent Paid: 0% (Requester) 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership: Printed in the Sept. 1, 2026 issue of this publication. 18. Signature and Title: Benjamin Weir, Publisher (Date: 8-18-26).

moving into the ’70s. I think this will be even more engaging with everybody because there’s such a variety. You have folk rock, hard rock and you’ve got disco. There’s a little something for everybody in there.” Dudt will perform songs by Blondie, Ann Wilson of Heart and Helen Reddy. In the ’60s version, she sang songs by Janis Joplin and Carole King. Dudt said she has always loved Heart and gets to sing “Barracuda.” “Heart has one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, especially in the ’70s when women weren’t really headlining groups,” Dudt said. “So, it’s cool we end Act 1 with a whole Heart medley.” Performing Reddy’s “I Am Woman” is another special moment for Dudt. “The arrangement is really cool and gets everybody involved, and it’s kind of like the female anthem of the ’70s,” she said. Dudt said the 1960s version was more of a chronological depiction of that decade, and this version is more about the diversity of the musical genres. “You get the folk rock with Linda

Rachel Dudt returns to perform in the 1970s version of “Beehive” at ATI. (Photo courtesy of Joey Mervis)

Ronstadt and the glam rock with Blondie and some hard rock with Heart,” she said. “Then you get a whole country section and then it gets into disco.” Kira Rangel performed in ATI’s “Beehive” last year, too. Rangel performed Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin songs in last year’s production. “This time we’re all in basically every song, and there’s a lot of mashups, too,” said Rangel, who is based in the Quad Cities area in Iowa. “There’s sections by genre, so there’s rock, bohemian, country and, my favorite, funk. It just takes you down memory lane, and with

the costumes, it’s like you’re about to be transplanted to another time again.” Rangel said she sings “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack, “Up the Ladder to the Roof” by the Supremes and “Le Freak” by Chic. “I’m excited because we’ve never done it before. We get to try new things and make it our own,” she said. “This is the music I would hear Sunday morning when my mom was cleaning the house. That’s how I knew it was time because she would be blasting all these artists.” Debbie Hill wasn’t in ATI’s “Beehive” last year, but this is her third ATI show. The Fortville resident was in “Sunset Boulevard” earlier this year and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” in 2019. Hill said her parents listened to the show’s style of music. “I’m enjoying a deep dive in and getting to sing a lot of female harmonies,” Hill said. “I’ve always been a big fan of Linda Ronstadt, so I’m excited there are two of her songs in there.” Hill sings Ronstadt’s “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” and takes the lead on one of the Supremes’ song. For more, visit atistage.org.

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With a quartet of multi-instrumentalist songwriters, Atlanta rock band Improvement Movement writes songs in a variety of ways. Sometimes members split into groups and write in pairs. Sometimes they simply jam for a while and see what comes of it. Their newest album, “Your Perfect Real Life,” involved another key writing partner — the audience. The band’s recent experiences on the road heavily inspired the album, which was released Aug. 21 on ATO Records. Bassist Marshall Ruffin said many people come up after shows to tell them how their music impacted their lives. “That’s a gift that people are giving us, just the explanation as to how our art affected their lives,” Ruffin said. “And then there’s no way for it not to inform the next batch of music that we make, whether indirectly or very directly in some ways.” They’re returning to one of the venues that inspired them, with a Sept. 18 show at Turntable in Broad Ripple.

Improvement Movement performs Sept. 18 at Turntable in Broad Ripple. (Photo by Trent Tomlinson)

“It’s very cool, and the canal is beautiful,” drummer Tony Aparo said. “(Indianapolis) feels like a good place for creative folks to be hanging out.” That pattern of bonding with audiences and communities is vital to their goals as musicians. The band members describe themselves as a “social betterment campaign/prog-rock quartet/ non-denominational cult,” and many of their songs are either positive or designed to help people process hardships in the world and in their lives. Keyboardist Zach Pyles said their studio albums have progressed from quieter

songs that they composed in seclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic to the expansive and substantial songs on “Your Perfect Real Life.” Improvement Movement’s harmonies are often compared to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. They overlay those harmonies over heavier instrumentals, especially on the new album. Pyles said the band has improved their ability to match the energy of their audience. “Whatever the audience is bringing to that show, we’re going to feed off of them,” Pyles said. “So, if people are getting rowdy and having a really good time, we’re going to play it a little rowdier, we’re going to play a little crazier. And if people are seated and really just kind of soaking it in, then we might be very studio mode and reserved and just to the letter.” They’re looking forward to feeding off the energy at their Indianapolis show, and the members of the band encourage attendees to get there early enough to hear the opening act The Point. Tickets are available at turntableindy.com.

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