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Honoring the nation’s war dead includes working to ensure that surviving veterans get the services they’ve earned, members of the state and federal House Veterans Affairs Committees said during the annual Memorial Day service.
“We must always remember those who have given their lives in service to our country, to honor their sacrifice by working to create a more perfect America,” U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., said.
The city of Portage honored the nation’s fallen veterans this Memorial Day with a service at Founders Square attended by U.S. Reps. Frank Mrvan and Mark Takano, amongst others.
A large crowd attended the event co-hosted by the American Legion Post 260, a nonprofit organization of U.S. war veterans. In addition to speeches by the congressmen, Portage Mayor Sue Lynch, State Rep. Chuck Moseley and Fire Chief Randy Wilkening also honored the nation’s veterans in their remarks.
Every Memorial Day, the City of Portage holds a beautiful ceremony to honor our country’s fallen heroes and thank them for their sacrifice. This year’s Memorial Day Service was just as touching as everyone hoped it would be as veterans, gold star family survivors, and countless community members gathered in Founders Square to remember all the soldiers who didn’t make it home.
The Congressional Steel Caucus has written a letter to the Biden administration asking for intervention in a surge of Mexican steel imports, arguing it has cost steelworker jobs and poses a threat to domestic steel production.
Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Rick Crawford and Vice Chairman Frank J. Mrvan asked for the administration to pursue tariffs to defend U.S. steel jobs.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program.
According to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration, the THCPD program establishes new accredited community-based health care programs in order to address shortages in the health care workforce and challenges faced by rural and underserved communities.
Mayor Pete Land recently swore in seven Crown Point Fire Rescue firefighters, the most in the department’s history.
The new firefighters: Brett Wisenbaugh, Ben Rosenfeldt, David Graham, Jackie Osborne, Jason Kooyenga, Joseph Bonk and Meghan Mulroe.
Wisenbaugh was born and raised in Michigan City and has 10 years of experience in EMS.
He has worked as a part-time paramedic with Crown Point Fire Rescue since 2021.
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, the only stand-alone rape crisis center in the state, is expanding operations.
Fair Haven, located at 2645 Ridge Road in Highland, provides free services for victims of sexual violence in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties and maintains a 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis line.
The center, founded 18 years ago by Patty Conley and Kelly Vates, both survivors of sexual violence, looks to acquire the property where its offices are and renovate and expand the facility.
To celebrate "School Lunch Hero Day," which is Friday, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Hammond, visited Joseph Hess Elementary School Thursday where he served food to students alongside the school's food service staff.
"I'm really here encouraging and bringing recognition to them and to what they do for the community," Mrvan said, referring to the food service staff. "I grew up in Hessville. This is a newer school, but it's great to be home where I grew up, and its great to see the enthusiasm of the kids and the administration."
U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan visited Paladin on Monday morning, a Michigan City facility providing support and opportunities to children, adults with disabilities, and seniors. The congressman announced a contribution of $1.525 million in federal funding to help the facility renovate and repurpose its existing space to be modernized, accessible, with room for more classrooms and job training opportunities.
More than one-and-a-half-million dollars in federal funding is going to help expand a community intellectual development center in Michigan City.
Paladin is a non-profit serving people of all ages with disabilities.
Congressman Frank Mrvan secured the money through a Community Project Funding request.
The project will turn a warehouse building into classrooms and offices.
It will also create a larger art room and more sensory rooms.