INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is extending individual income tax filing and payment deadlines to align with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deadline of May 17, 2021. “Last week, the IRS announced tax deadline and payment extensions for individual tax returns. By aligning …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order to Delay Individual Income Tax Deadline
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has signed Executive Order 21-07 to align the state of Indiana with the federal government and delay state individual income tax filings and payments from April 15 to May 17. Last week, the U.S. Treasury extended the deadline to file and pay federal individual …
Read More »Indiana Lyons win Region, advance to ABA Final Eight
DANVILLE, IN – The Indiana Lyons won their first and second American Basketball Association (ABA) playoff games in franchise history over the weekend and emerged as the ABA North Central Region Champions. The Lyons advance to the league’s Final Eight tournament in St. Louis in mid-April. After finishing with a …
Read More »Indiana State Fairgrounds education program offers augmented reality experiences for students
INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2021) — In celebration of National Ag Day, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture have teamed up to launch a new augmented reality education opportunity for students of all ages but with a focus on grades eight, nine and 10. …
Read More »OCRA opens Round 2 of Community Connections for People with Disabilities Grant
INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Division of Disability and Rehabilitation Services (DDRS) have opened Round 2 of the Community Connections for People with Disabilities (CCPWD) grant program. Awardees are eligible for up to $200,000 …
Read More »Avon High School Chamber Players wins prestigious Heart of the Arts Award
AVON, Ind., March 18, 2021 – The Avon High School (AHS) Chamber Players are the section 4 recipients of the 2021 Heart of the Arts Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). This prestigious award recognizes individuals and ensembles exemplifying “the ideals of the positive heart …
Read More »INDOT to Close Dandy Trail Bridge Over I-74 for Replacement
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduled to close the Dandy Trail Bridge over I-74 on the west side of Indianapolis for replacement. The bridge is scheduled to close on April 1. It will reopen in the middle of September. The closure and open dates are weather permitting …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Sullivan as Secretary of State
Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced Rep. Holli Sullivan will serve as Indiana’s 62nd Secretary of State. “I’m thrilled Rep. Holli Sullivan has accepted this new leadership role for I know she will serve Hoosiers with the same intellect, integrity and energy she …
Read More »Thompson recognizes Danville students at the Statehouse for being named Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Stars
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) at the Statehouse recently honored a pair of Danville High School students with a House resolution for being named Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Stars. Thompson, a co-author of House Resolution 12, said “Rising Stars” are high school seniors who demonstrate …
Read More »Prescribed Burn Planned for Outdoor Classroom at Williams Park
This spring, Brownsburg Parks’ Natural Resources team will conduct a prescribed burn at the Outdoor Classroom at Williams Park. The burn will be in partnership with the Brownsburg Fire Territory and conducted as weather and site conditions allow. While setting vegetation on fire may seem counter-intuitive to preserving natural areas, …
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