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County, city mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County, the City of Noblesville and members of the public gathered at the Silos at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Sept. 11 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony included remarks from Hamilton County Commissioner President Christine Altman and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, as well as Hamilton County Councilor and Carmel firefighter Tim Griffin and Noblesville Police Department Chief Brad Arnold. A joint honor guard representing the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Noblesville Police Department and Noblesville Fire Department presented the colors during the ceremony. Local, state and federal elected officials, members of the judiciary, township trustees and public safety leaders from throughout Hamilton County also attended. “Remembering does not fully honor those lost and sickened,” Altman said. “We must be vigilant and active citizens, maintaining and guarding our democracy that has endured for 250 years. We must remember and practice what was learned on that terrible day. We need to put aside our differences, cooperate (and) share our resources that keep us safe. We need to invest and reinvest in public safety to train our first responders to be prepared, to equip them with the tools they need to do their jobs, and more importantly, to protect them from the toxicity they incur when they intercede. We need to be ready for both domestic and foreign occurrences. We need to make sure we’re providing clear and concise information to our citizens in the aftermath of an event, so they know the dangers they are facing in the best way to protect themselves. And more importantly, we need to assure those who are too young to (remember) the
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Meet the District 29 state representative candidates could do the most good.
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WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION?
Two candidates are vying for the District 29 seat in the Indiana House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 general election. Democrat Devon Wellington, who works in education policy and has worked with the U.S. Department of Education, will face Republican incumbent Alaina Shonkwiler, who was elected in 2024. Shonkwiler The candidates answered the following questions from Current:
Shonkwiler: I know this community backwards and forwards, and I have a proven record of delivering results. My experience in local government, education, economic development and at the Statehouse has given me the knowledge, perspective and relationships needed to continue effectively representing House District 29. Wellington: As a mother, I cannot sit back and let our children inherit the problems our lawmakers create. My experience working in classrooms, running a small business and working at the U.S. Department of Education gives me firsthand knowledge of how policy affects daily life and how to improve it.
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?
stacking the deck against us. I’m committed to championing policies that prioritize the well-being of the many, instead of advantaging a few. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Shonkwiler: My responsibility is to represent everyone in District 29, and good policy is good policy no matter who it comes from. Bridging divides starts with listening, building relationships and finding common ground. I’ll work with anyone willing to solve problems and deliver results for our community. Wellington: Growing up with a Republican and a Democratic parent, I learned early that healthy debate leads to solutions. I commit to holding regular listening sessions and meeting with people across the political spectrum. My values are strong, but my priority is clear: listen to District 29 and deliver.
Shonkwiler: Noblesville has always WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? been home. This community shaped WHAT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS WILL YOU Shonkwiler: Keeping our communities safe, making my values, and it’s where my husband FIGHT FOR TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND Wellington life more affordable and ensuring government works and I raised our family. I love serving SUPPORT POPULATION GROWTH? efficiently for taxpayers. That means supporting law and solving problems, and I’m running to give back to enforcement, addressing tax reform and utility costs, Shonkwiler: I’ll continue to fight for state investthe community that gave me so much, to be our voice cutting unnecessary bureaucracy and making sure ment in major corridors, intersection improvements, at the Statehouse and deliver results for our future. government delivers better services without asking bridge capacity and local road connectivity. Wellington: We chose Noblesville for the schools and families to continually pay more. Wellington: Indiana is quick to hand out incentives the community, and I see both threatened by choices ±23,850 SF Available October 1, 2026 ||Outdoor Storage Wellington: Lower costs, stronger schools, (and) opforStorage growth, but slow to invest in what makes it livable at the Statehouse. My background is in policy, and ±23,850 SF Available October 1, 2026 Outdoor ±23,850 SF Available October 1, 2026 | Outdoor Storage Visit the Website — air quality and schools included. push to make portunity for all. Every family deserves for their hard Visit the Website when I watched our representative vote against whatPermitted VisitI’ll the Website Permitted Permitted new development cover what it truly costs us. work to payOpportunities off. Unfortunately, policies areSF this district wants, I knew the Statehouse was whereBuilt-to-Suit I upcurrent to ±200,000
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Commissioners OK items By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Commissioners approved several infrastructure and public safety measures at their Sept. 14 meeting. The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center. WHAT HAPPENED: Approved an emergency engineering agreement with United Consulting for the bridge on Hazel Dell Parkway over Blue Woods Creek.
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WHAT IT MEANS: The $210,000 agreement is for professional engineering services regarding the emergency response for the bridge following its collapse Aug. 15 after historic White River flooding washed away the surrounding roadway. WHAT’S NEXT: The agreement includes surveying, preliminary design plans for the demolition and construction inspections, among other items.
Demolition is planned for this month, with construction expected to be completed by the end of 2027. WHAT HAPPENED: Approved the ratification of signatures on the Hamilton County MultiHazard Mitigation Plan. WHAT IT MEANS: The MultiHazard Mitigation Plan is the countywide strategy to identify hazards, reduce future losses and coordinate actions that strengthen residents’ infrastructure, businesses and public services, typically before emergencies occur. WHAT HAPPENED: Approved the renewal of Kailey Dugan-Meltzer’s contract for the county’s C.O.P.E program. WHAT IT MEANS: The program, Community Overdose Prevention Efforts, utilizes gap funding and grants to support outreach staff and connect surviving overdose patients to critical recovery resources.
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MI Homes as a second builder. The community would feature ranch-style homes ranging from 1,600 square feet MI Homes of Indiana has proposed a to more than 2,700 square feet and 413-home residential development on two-story homes ranging from 1,800 approximately 215 acres square feet up to 3,800 south of and adjacent square feet. Anticipated to 166th Street and east price ranges are from of and adjacent to Olio the low $400,000’s up to Road. $700,000. The development, There are plans for the Forest View Farms, was ranch-style homes to presented at the Sept. have basements, which 15 Noblesville Common Council Member Evan Council meeting. The Elliott said is something project will go before the public is “clamoring the Noblesville Plan for.” Council Member Commission Oct. 26 Mark Boice applauded before returning to the plans for the home council for a final vote. elevations. Currently zoned A2 Proposed amenities General Agriculture Site map for Forest View include a swimming Farms. (Map courtesy of meeting District, MI Homes is pool; clubhouse; resdocuments) requesting to rezone ident parking area, the land to R3 Residential District and pickleball courts; a community pavilion Flood Hazard District to develop a forshelter and a playground. sale residential community with a mix The next council meeting is at 6 p.m. of lot sizes and home offerings. Sept. 29 at City Hall, 16. S 10th Street. Drees Homes would be alongside
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Heritage Days coming to downtown Noblesville By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Three annual events will merge to celebrate fall and Noblesville’s history next month. The combined event, Heritage Days, is a collaboration between Noblesville Main Street and the Noblesville Preservation Alliance, combining NMS’ Fall Fest and Downtown Unseen and Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s 39th annual Historic Home Tour. Joshua Glassburn-Ruby, NMS program administrator and NPA’s executive director, said combining the events is a natural fit. “We live in a very movie-like setting here in our historic downtown, and our historic homes surround that downtown,” Glassburn-Ruby said. “To have (the events) at the same time as a fall festival and enjoy the atmosphere and each other just gives you that good old-fashioned Indiana-town feel.” The weekend will begin with Downtown Unseen from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2. The event will include guided and self-guided tours of hidden spaces and historic upper-story buildings on and
around the downtown square, such as an old coal chute and artist Rodney Reveal’s studio. The Historic Home Tour will follow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, when attendees can walk through preserved historic homes and structures in the city’s historic district. Eight homes on the tour are within walking distance of the downtown square. Tickets for the home tour are $20. Ticket bundles are available for the home tour and Downtown Unseen. “The tours are all self-guided, so they can be done at everyone’s own pace,” Glassburn-Ruby said. “We also have a newly added combo ticket that includes a ticket for the Noblesville Preservation Alliance Historic Home Tour, plus a German-inspired heritage dinner with Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad on one of their trains.” Fall Fest activities will occur both days, featuring vendor booths, hayrides and trick-or-treating. For tickets, visit noblesvillepreservation.org/event-details-registration/noblesville-heritage-days-downtown-unseen-39th-annual-historic-home-tour.
Man faces felony charges By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
es of underage girls. Court documents state the roommate “yelled” when he opened the images, A Noblesville man is facing felony and another man who lives in the trailcharges after being arrested Sept. 8 for er came over and saw them as well. The possession of child sexual abuse roommate told police he did not material. recognize anyone in the images Andrew Saywell, 47, is in the but that there were photos of Hamilton County Jail. basketball players, young girls According to court docuand older girls. ments, Saywell’s roommate, was A search warrant for elecarrested Sept. 5 for resisting law tronic storage devices capable enforcement and criminal vanof storing child sexual abuse Saywell dalism, told a Noblesville Police material was granted for the Department officer that Saywell had property. Court documents state police child sexual abuse material on devices located the bag of cords and USB drives in his trailer. and completed a forensic download, Court documents state the roommate which showed numerous photographs told police Sept. 8 that he found a bagof young adults and prepubescent chilgie with some cords, a digital camera dren clothed and unclothed. and two USB drives in the trailer. He Saywell is being held on a $250,000 stated he plugged a USB drive into his bond. His pretrial is Nov. 18. laptop and found several explicit imag-
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Meet the candidates for Hamilton County clerk Compiled by Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Two candidates are running for Hamilton County clerk in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican Beth Sheller, who has worked in the clerk’s office for more than 16 years, including the last eight as the elections administrator, will face Democrat Alexandra Wilson, a public servant and lifelong Hoosier who has lived in the district for 2 years. Incumbent Kathy Kreag Williams is not running for reelection. The candidates answered the following questions from Current: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Wilson: I’m running for clerk because public service should result in the government working better for everyone. As a current child welfare worker, I’ve seen how difficult navigating complicated systems can be. I want to Wilson bring my experience, accuracy, accountability and commitment to accessible government to our community every day. Sheller: I am running for county clerk because I believe I am the best qualified candidate to do the job. I have the expeSheller rience, the training and the drive to be a good county clerk. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Wilson: I’m well-prepared to serve. I bring legal knowledge, administrative experience and a commitment to public service. My child welfare work, nonprofit administration and management experience have strengthened my ability to lead and solve problems. My paralegal certificate, court internships and professional experience provide a strong foundation in court procedures, accuracy and accountability. Sheller: Experience, experience, experience. This elected position, especially in a county the size of Hamilton Coun-
ty, needs someone with experience in the clerk’s office. I have over 16 years experience in that office. Elections are my passion, and experience in elections is a MUST! WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Wilson: Approachable court services, accessible elections and accountable government. I want every resident treated with dignity, every eligible voter given a fair opportunity to participate and the clerk’s office to operate with accuracy, transparency and efficiency. My leadership is grounded in three values — integrity, compassion and inclusion. Sheller: I want to oversee the first vote center election in our county. I want to maintain the good service that the clerk’s office gives every single day. I want to be there to organize the clerk’s office when we move together in our new building in 2028. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Wilson: I’m a Democrat, but this is about serving everyone. My child welfare experience has taught me to listen, treat people with dignity and focus on solutions. As clerk, I will prioritize attention to detail, fairness and adherence to the law, providing every constituent with respectful, impartial service regardless of politics. Sheller: We do not have a partisan divide under my direction in the elections and voter registration office. We serve all voters and provide all services to all candidates. WHAT SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADES WILL YOU IMPLEMENT TO ENSURE ABSOLUTE SECURITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND EFFICIENCY IN THE ELECTION PROCESS AND COURT RECORDS? Wilson: I will conduct a thorough assessment of existing systems, security protocols and public-access tools, then work with county IT and state partners to identify gaps. Sheller: I hope to start the vote centers in our county in 2027. This will allow any voter to vote at any location in 2027 and I am beyond excited about this.
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City introduces $143M budget proposal The budget totals $107.1 million for core operational funding. City of Noblesville Deputy Financial Officer Tom The City of Noblesville introduced a MacDonald said year-over-year budget $143.5 million overall budget proposgrowth is being driven by one-time apal for 2027 during the Sept. 15 propriations and growth in the Noblesville Common Council base budget needed to support meeting. current city service levels. The budget will be further “Overall, the growth is 5 discussed and voted on at the 6 percent year-over-year, but p.m. council meeting Oct. 27. more than half of that amount, Jeff Spalding, the city’s chief 2.8 percentage points, is due financial officer and controller, to growth in the base budget,” Spalding said the city is in good finanMacDonald said. “To put that in cial standing despite state laws like a very basic way, the ongoing core operSenate Enrolled Act 1 that create new ational budget is growing by 2.8 percent challenges. to simply keep doing what we’re doing.” “That uncertainty leads us to a posiThe largest factor in base budget tion where we have to be very conscious growth is a mandatory $922,000 inabout how we’re growing (and) ongocrease in employer contribution rates ing, continuing expenses, and that was for sworn public safety retirement a very important factor in this budget,” plans, which is set by the Indiana Public Spalding said. “But we did have flexiRetirement System annually. The secbility to address significant one-time ond major base budget adjustment is investments, important needs (and) an approximate $400,000 increase for demands.” growing enrollment in the city’s retiree By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
County celebrates interchange completion news@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County officials are celebrating the completion of one infrastructure project while preparing for the next. County officials cut a ribbon Sept. 14 on the new 146th Street and Allisonville Road interchange, marking the completion of one of the county’s largest recent infrastructure projects. The interchange has been open to traffic for several months, but construction crews have spent the summer completing finishing touches like paving and landscaping. The project replaced the former signalized intersection with a grade-separated interchange featuring a roundabout on Allisonville Road beneath 146th Street. “This intersection looks and functions completely differently than it did just a few years ago,” stated Christine Altman, president of the Hamilton County Commissioners. “We appreciate everyone who endured the construction to get us here. This is an investment that will serve our residents and businesses
County officials cut a ribbon Sept. 14 celebrating the completion of the 146th Street and Allisonville Road interchange. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County)
for decades to come.” Another grade-separated interchange is planned for 146th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway. The Hamilton County Commissioners awarded the $39.9 million contract to Carmel-based Gradex at their Sept. 14 meeting. Work will begin on the project this fall and continue into 2029. The project is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and the overall level of service along the 146th Street corridor.
health benefits plan. Public safety continues to take the largest share of the city’s ongoing core operational budget, with 57 percent of the city’s 2027 annual operating budget
going toward public safety pay, equipment, supplies and training. Capital project funding totals $20.6 million for roadway, park, public safety and other facility projects.
OBITUARY Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is survived by her two children, John Dearmin (Dee) of Odon, Indiana, and Priscilla Dearmin Turner (Tim) of Westfield, Indiana. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Ben Curtis of Santa Barbara, California; Ellen VanderMissen (Josh) of Westfield, Indiana; Mary Dearmin (Eric) of Canton, Michigan; Christina Dearmin of Waco, Texas; and Katherine Dearmin of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren. Marilyn grew up in Washington, Indiana, attending Sugarland Grade School and graduating from Washington High School. After high school, she attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she made many wonderful and lasting friendships. She remained in touch with many of her Stephens friends throughout the years. She later attended Indiana University, where she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority and the IU synchronized swimming team. She was also a longtime member of the IU Varsity Club, an organization she remained connected to for many years. In 1952, Marilyn was crowned Indiana University’s Homecoming Queen-the only married woman to hold that distinction. She married Joe M. Dearmin in July 1952. Following their marriage, Marilyn and Joe moved to Newport, Rhode Island, where Joe completed Officer Training for the United States Navy. They later moved to Key West, Florida, before returning to Odon in 1955. She worked for several years in the family business, Dearmin and Co., and later served as a Senior Vice President at The First National Bank of Odon. Marilyn continued her education and completed her degree in Home Economics from Indiana University before eventually moving to Noblesville. In 1989, Marilyn moved to Noblesville,
Indiana, where she became a Trust Officer at National City Bank. She embraced her new community and continued to find many ways to share her talents and interests with others. Marilyn loved to play golf and enjoyed the friendships and fellowship that came with the game. She also loved to snow ski, a passion she shared with her wonderful friend, Barbie. These adventures and friendships brought her many happy memories throughout her life. Marilyn was deeply dedicated to The Belfry Theatre. A magnificent seamstress, she generously shared her considerable talent by helping costume many of the theater’s plays. She took great pride in being part of the theater community and loved the creativity and camaraderie that came with it. She was also very active in the choir at First United Methodist Church of Noblesville, where she shared her love of music and her commitment to her church and community. But Marilyn’s greatest devotion was to her family. She was deeply dedicated to her children and grandchildren and treasured her role as a mother and grandmother. Her family was at the heart of her life, and she took great pride in each of them. Marilyn will be remembered for her warmth, grace, generosity, creativity, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. She lived a remarkable 95 years filled with family, friendship, service, music, travel, golf, skiing, and countless cherished memories. She will be deeply missed. We are all very thankful that Marilyn was part of our lives, and we are all better people because she was. Her love, kindness, and example will remain with us and continue through the generations of her family. May she rest in peace. Goodwin-Sievers is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Dearmin. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2:30 pm in Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. Noblesville, IN 46060. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Noblesville First United Methodist Church in Marilyn’s honor.
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STATE OF THE CITY Mayor addresses growth, infrastructure and investments
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com From multimillion-dollar investments to rebranding and partnerships, the City of Noblesville’s growth is not stopping anytime soon. Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen gave his annual State of the City address Sept. 10 at the Riverview Arena at Innovation Mile, touching on growth, infrastructure, economic development and future plans while reflecting on the damage from last month’s historic flooding. FLOOD RELIEF Jensen addressed the recent White River flood that devastated homes, businesses and structures throughout the city, saying his address feels different this year as recovery continues. The city is still waiting for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assess damage. “We’ve been talking a lot to our state friends,” Jensen said. “We’ve done so much on the local level. I think we are probably leaps and bounds ahead of some other communities, and FEMA has prioritized them, which I understand. At the same time, our residents need help, too, so we need to see the federal government here in Noblesville coming alongside our residents, streamlining that process and helping them to get back on their feet. We won’t wait for the federal government, quite frankly, but we do need their resources.” PUBLIC SAFETY Noblesville was recently ranked the 12th-safest suburb in America in a study by SmartAsset. Jensen said safety will continue to be a priority, with 57 percent of the city’s 2027 annual operating budget going toward public safety pay, equipment, supplies and training — up from 47 percent in 2020. The city also will break ground on a new police headquarters next month, and has identified land for a new fire station on the east side of Ind. 37. Jensen said the city also is focusing on mental health support through the Noble Act program, a paramedicine
Rendering of The Granary, a mixed-use development set to be completed by the end of 2028. (Renderings courtesy of the City of Noblesville)
that Ryan Fireprotection Inc., a full-service commercial and industrial fire protection company, is planning a $25 million expansion of its Noblesville-based headquarters. The expansion, dubbed HQ2, comes two years after Ryan Fireprotection Inc. completed a $4 million expansion of its existing facilities, which added nearly 50,000 square feet to the company’s headquarters. “I think it speaks to not just Noblesville’s climate, but really central Indiana as a whole that we’re going to continue to not only bring new opportunities for residents, but expand the existing companies that already call Noblesville home,” Jensen said. INNOVATION MILE AND EXIT 210
Rendering of the planned Noblesville Police Headquarters at 1700 Division St.
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program that launched six years ago. “If we can identify at-risk Hoosiers living in Noblesville, and get them the help they need before they get into our judicial system (or) hospital system, we can give them the hand up that so many of them need to be successful,” Jensen said. “We’ve seen over 10,000 calls for service alone in the past five years.”
historic downtown,” Jensen said. “We broke ground in March, and in under two months, we’ll be opening that project just in time for the holiday shopping season. Next spring we’ll break ground on Phase 2 of that project, but our goal each time is to start in the spring and be done by the holiday shopping season.” The city also is planning to begin its Ind. 37 project. After applying three times for a grant, the city was awarded a $12 million federal BUILD grant for the project, which is still in initial planning stages.
GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE As the city’s population grows, several infrastructure projects are underway to accommodate it. The city recently broke ground on The Granary, a $64 million mixed-use development and the first private development along the new Pleasant Street corridor. It is set to be completed by the end of 2028. Construction also continues on the city’s downtown infrastructure rehaul, Embrace Downtown, to update the sewer system and make the downtown more pedestrian-friendly. “It was long overdue to upgrade that
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Several new businesses have been announced in recent months, including BioLife Solutions, Evolve Transporters, Business Furniture + Co. and The Justus Companies. Jensen said the city has seen more than $4.2 billion of private investment in the last 6 1/2 years. Noblesville-based businesses also continue to grow. Jensen announced
Innovation Mile, a master-planned business district off I-69, continues to develop. The Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile, home to the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, has been the host venue for 73 events, seen 60,000 people and generated more than $4 million in general revenue in its first year. Jensen also announced a rebranding for the 5,000 acre area, which encompasses several businesses, neighborhoods and venues including Ruoff Music Center and Hamilton Town Center. The area is being named the Deer Creek District — a nod to the former Deer Creek Music Center that is now Ruoff. “For a long time, Deer Creek Music Center was really the only thing out here,” Jensen said. “That exit 210 corridor (is now) really vibrant. We have corporate investment, entertainment (and) sports all along this area. We partnered with Hamilton County Tourism to think about the right brand that propels us into our future, but really is a nod to our past. As we thought about it, the name was there all along.” Jensen’s full address can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=RQEcqwUTXZ8. ON THE COVER: Noblesville Mayor Chris
Jensen delivers his seventh annual State of the City address Sept. 10. (Photo by Matthew Doudt Photography)
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Mayor hosts executives By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen hosted top executives from SMC Corp. and Toyota Automated Logistics for a discussion on Japanese investment during his Sept. 10 State of the City address. SMC Corp. of America, a leader in pneumatic technology, is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corp., which is based in Tokyo. SMC is the largest private sector employer in Noblesville, employing more than 950 full-time employees, and investing $200 million since its headquarters relocation and facility build in 2009. “We invested in North America in our headquarters in Noblesville, and (the city) allowed us the space (and) infrastructure to grow,” SMC Corp. of America’s President and CEO Kelley Stacy said. “We have land that will be able to continue to grow long term. The strong relationship with leaders like (Jensen) and (his) team make it so easy to be able to do that for decades.” She said the city’s continued investment in growth creates an environment where companies can keep investing rather than outgrowing the community around them. “Our employees love it there,” Stacy said. “I think everything (the city does) to help enable us to help people to grow, not just in the business but in the community, helps us enable our employees to want to be there.” SMC also has become involved with the local school systems, offering internships and hosting community days for Noblesville and Hamilton Southeastern Schools students. “It’s very important for us to start the kids at a young age, bring them in on
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School time should remain public Editor, I am deeply troubled by the proposal to bring LifeWise Academy to Noblesville Schools. LifeWise may be structured to comply with current laws by holding instruction off school property, using private funding and requiring parental permission, but legal permissibility does not mean our community should embrace it. The program director has stated that LifeWise hopes to eventually operate in all 10 Noblesville schools and reach as many students as possible to “share the gospel,” using a curriculum that teaches the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. That is not simply character education. It is organized religious instruction inserted into the public-school day. As a person of a different faith, I find that deeply concerning. Noblesville Schools serves Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and nonreligious families, along with children still figuring
out what they believe. Public schools should be one place where all of those children stand on equal ground. If we welcome evangelical Christian instruction during the school day, we must be equally comfortable with students leaving for Quranic study, Torah study, Hindu instruction, humanist education or other qualifying programs. Religious freedom is not the same as giving religion a privileged place within the public school day. This is also where concerns about Christian nationalism become very relevant — when the boundary between a particular religious mission and a public institution begins to blur, even if they technically remain on opposite sides of the property line. Noblesville can respect Christianity without centering Christianity. We can respect religious families without restructuring the school day around religious instruction. Jessica Garten Vandergraff, Noblesville
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What was Indy’s song of the summer? By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com When DJ Jim Cerone looks out over a crowded dance floor, he sees dozens of people with distinct musical tastes. Each person has a separate list of favorite songs on Spotify, or different tunes they know from their catered TikTok feed. “Then you put 200 of those people in a room together at a wedding reception and they don’t want to listen to someone else’s favorite,” Cerone said. “They just want to listen to theirs.” Gone are the days when everyone listened to the same radio station and knew the same handful of songs. We’re having fewer shared cultural experiences thanks to streaming services and social media algorithms, whether it’s television, movies, news sources or the oft-romanticized song of the summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, more people are outside listening to music blare from bars, restaurants and open windows on passing cars. Whether it was “Every Breath You Take” by the Police in 1983, TLC’s “Waterfalls” in 1995 or Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” in 2012, there is usually one song that stands above the rest in terms of popularity. Today, it’s much more difficult to identify one song that most people grew to love this summer. Based on which chart and which medium you consult, whether it’s Spotify or YouTube or Top 40 radio, you might get a different song atop the list. By and large, though, Indianapolis listeners — like much of the country — had Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” on repeat. Langley’s catchy country tune was this summer’s top song in Indianapolis based on Spotify and YouTube, according to Spotify Charts and YouTube Charts. Top 40 Indianapolis station WZPL played Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” more than any song from the beginning of June to the end of last month – with “Choosin’ Texas” coming in third.
‘RING OF FIRE’ “Ring of Fire” runs through Oct. 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. LOU GRAMM Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOME, I’M DARLING’
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” was the most streamed song on Spotify this summer in Indianapolis. (Graphic by Alex McCarthy)
Spotify’s Local Pulse weekly list tracks songs that are uniquely popular in a city compared with other regions. This summer, “12 Steps” by Dexter and the Moonrocks, featuring Treaty Oak Revival, appeared on the list 12 out of 16 weeks. Westfield-based DJ Ty Mendenhall said he thinks “Choosin’ Texas” is popular in part because it has a classic, straightforward sound. “It’s got a really simple arrangement,” Mendenhall said. “It kind of reminds me of something from the late ‘80s, early ‘90s with the way it sounds. But for whatever reason, it really took off with everybody.” Not only is that classic sound popular, but older songs tend to still make up the majority of both Mendenhall and Cerone’s setlists. The music that everyone can agree on, both DJs said, is music that came before the age of fractured listening. “I could pull up a playlist from 2007, 2010 and there’ll be some of the same songs I played last night,” Mendenhall said. Songs such as The Killers’ 2004 rock song “Mr. Brightside” remain popular,
both on dance floors and on streaming services. Of the 16 weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day, “Mr. Brightside” was in the Spotify top 10 in Indianapolis 15 times. Cerone acknowledged that most of his jobs are working weddings, so sadder songs like “Choosin’ Texas” aren’t generally on the playlist. He said people often request Dean’s songs and pop singer Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sun.” Larsson’s music in particular seems to have risen to prominence thanks to its usage on TikTok and Instagram, he said. Listeners who request popular TikTok songs don’t want to listen to the whole tune, Cerone said. They want to listen to the part of the song they like from TikTok and then move on, which is leading to DJs shortening the songs they play, Cerone said. While “Choosin’ Texas” ruled many of the charts, it’s getting harder to definitively identify a beloved song that will transport everyone back to summer 2026 whenever they hear it. And if you’re trying to please a large group with a playlist, good luck. “It’s harder than ever to DJ,” Cerone said.
Carmel Community Players’ production of “Home, I’m Darling” runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL The Carmel International Arts Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.
DISPATCHES Farrell’s cabaret series continues — Actor-vocalist Don Farrell, a co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana will continue with the “Blé After Dark” monthly cabaret series at Blé French Bistro in Noblesville. He will make his third appearance Sept. 25 in “Autumn Leaves,” followed by “Midnight in Paris” Oct. 30 and “Home for the Holiday” Nov. 21. For more, visit bit. ly/4xwckLd Noblesville teen’s concert set — Naomi Gray, a 17-year-old Noblesville resident, will play an acoustic concert at 6:30 p.m. Sept 26 at Logan Street Theater in Noblesville. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a Q&A with Gray at 8 p.m. For more, visit loganstreettheater.com and naomigraymusic.com.
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Heavy topics on stage remind viewers that they’re not alone By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com
Nothing about “Jagged Little Pill,” the musical based on the 1995 Alanis Morrisette album of the same name, is a typical musical theater production. The show, which runs from Oct. 2-17 through Civic Theatre in Carmel, examines heavy topics including drug addiction and sexual assault. The show will be presented at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets are available at civictheatre.org. Abigail Okerson plays the lead role of Mary Jane Healy, a mother who seems to have it all together on the outside but is battling many issues internally. Okerson said she hopes some of the women in the audience come to the show and see a little of themselves in her character. “They are going to look down the barrel of probably something they’re actively dealing with,” Okerson said. “And (my goal is) just to let them know that it is OK, maybe not to act out in some of the ways that she does throughout the story, but you can lean on your family and loved ones, and there are others going through it.” Besides getting that cathartic and healing experience, attendees also will hear music from Morissette’s biggest album, including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Head Over Feet” and others. Michael Lasley, Civic Theatre’s executive artistic director, said there’s been a concerted effort in recent years to bring edgier productions to the Civic Theatre. He said the annual fall show is a little more bold and unusual than what they’ve historically offered. Recent fall productions have included “The Color Purple, “Rent” and “Kinky Boots.” Brent Marty, Civic’s director of music and education, pointed out the educational value of these kinds of shows. “We do feel a responsibility to educate in a way, or just to bring stories that they may not otherwise encounter on their own,” Marty said. “You know,
From left, Deisrae Brown, Rex Wolfley, Abigail Okerson and Cole Hurt star in “Jagged Little Pill.” (Photo by Joshua Hasty)
they come to Civic and they see ‘Annie’ and they go, ‘I’m gonna go back to Civic.’ And then they come to see this and they go, ‘Whoa, I’m challenged a little bit.’ Or that’s what we hope. We want to challenge.” While the music and the story provide the backbone for that experience, the performers have taken their roles very seriously. While Okerson plays the lead, 22-year-old Bridget Dean also is taking on a heavy role. Her character, Bella, is a sexual assault survivor and grapples with that during the show. Dean hopes people can learn from her character’s journey. “I feel very fortunate to be able to bring light to that situation and to let them know that it’s OK and it’s not their fault, but also it is just as important to bring awareness to the situation,” said Dean, a Noblesville High School graduate “Your journey doesn’t have to be ‘right,’ or what you think society needs it to be.” Noblesville nonprofit Prevail, Inc., which supports survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse and assault, has partnered with Civic to provide support to the actors in the show but to also host a talk after one of the performances for people who are interested in learning more about handling the trauma of a violent experience. Okerson, 32, said the cast has bonded through the difficult scenarios their characters face and they’re closer than a cast usually is. She’s looking forward to the shows so they can share that bond with audiences as well. “Not every show is like that,” Okerson said. “Not all shows are created equally. The pride in the show is probably my biggest takeaway thus far, and I can’t wait for others to feel it.”
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daughter and executive producer Kelly Stewart-Harcourt; and “It’s a Wonderful Life” actress Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu The Heartland International Film Fes- Bailey). The Oct. 14 Centerpiece Screening tival’s premieres have a special thread features “Wild Horse Nine” from this year. Martin McDonagh and Search“The neat thing is that a lot of the premieres have famous light Pictures. John Malkovich, faces in (them), so it might be Sam Rockwell and Steve Busour most star-studded slate (of cemi star in the black comedy premieres),” Heartland Film Arabout CIA agents Chris and Lee. “John Malkovich travels the tistic Director Greg Sorvig said. world with symphonies and he “Some of the talent includes Sorvig introduces songs,” said Sorvig, a Heather Graham, Joel McHale, Carmel resident. “He’s actually coming Rel Howery, KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, to (Carmel’s) Allied Solutions Center for Haley Joel Osment, Patrick Warburthe Performing Arts on March 18 with ton, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Holloway, the Vienna Academy Orchestra. I would Penelope Ann Miller and a lot of other put money on that he will be nominated people.” for an Oscar and he has a really good The festival, which runs Oct. 8 to 18, shot at winning.” will showcase 24 World/U.S. premieres The Academy Awards are set for among the 100 feature films, with 260 March 14, 2027. screenings at Indianapolis theaters. Closing Night (Oct. 18) features “The Apa stars in the Opening Night Debut” from Jesse Eisenberg and A24. show and world premiere of “JIMMY,” The musical comedy starring Julianne the true untold story of actor Jimmy Moore and Paul Giamatti. Stewart. Many of the film’s team are For the film schedule and tickets, visit expected to attend, including director HeartlandFilmFestival.org. Aaron Burns; lead actor Apa; Stewart’s By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
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For 41 years, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir has performed for audiences and received applause in return. At the choir’s Sept. 27 show, that dynamic is going to change. “So many times when you do go to a performance, when you do go to a concert, you just sit there and you absorb,” Executive Artistic Director Josh Pedde said. “And we don’t want them to just sit and absorb. We actually want them to participate in some sort of way.” In a new twist, attendees are going to learn from and participate with the performers on stage. Pedde will lead the audience members through some simple exercises. The show, entitled “GROWTH,” will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. Performers will range from elementary to high school, and will let the audience in on what they’re learning. As audience members see the performers improve from the September show until the final show of the season
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will include audience participation at its upcoming show, “Growth.” (Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir)
May 16, they will have a better understanding of how the performers have developed. The exercises for the audience will be simple, Pedde said. Attendees don’t need to start singing in the shower or doing vocal exercises to prepare. “They don’t need to do anything special to be ready,” Pedde said. “We will provide all the magic for it.” To learn more about the ICC and purchase tickets, go to icchoir.org.
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The Carmel International Arts Festival’s Young at Arts section keeps growing. “We heavily expanded the Young at Arts section last year and are thrilled to return this year with an even larger and more engaging area for the 2026 festival,” said Andrew Murray, a Carmel High School arts teacher and Westfield resident. “Overall, we are incredibly excited to provide a wide range of activities and experiences for kids and families at the Carmel International Art Festival. I tried to blend together a mix of experiences where kids will get their hands on a wide range of different art materials and processes.” The arts festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Murray, who also served as the coordinator of the area last season, said the stamp-making and ceramic wheel-throwing demos are the only booths returning this year.
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“Carmel artist Scott Osborne and Carmel High School ceramic teachers will be on-site throwing ceramic vessels throughout both days of the festival,” Murray said. “If you want to see the incredible world of ceramics, swing by and check out the pros at work.” The other booths are a collaborative butterfly mural, stamp-making station, Shrinky Dink station, tiny artworks station and polymer clay creation station. For more, visit carmelartsfestival. org.
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