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Community members gathered at Stoney Run County Park on Memorial Day for the annual service hosted there by the Lake County Parks & Recreation Department. This event honored the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to our nation with moments of reflection at the park’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Patty Stovall has been breaking the silence and shattering the stigma that surrounds substance use for years now. Her effort took another meaningful step forward Saturday afternoon.
Sounds of Sarah organized its third rendition of the "We Fight Together" drug poisoning and overdose 3K walk and run in Highland's Wicker Park, drawing scores of people, many of whom have lost family members killed by drugs.
Northwest Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, had no qualms about voting Wednesday against the federal spending legislation Republican President Donald Trump has dubbed the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."
"I opposed the House Republican reconciliation legislation because it prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy at the cruel expense of seniors, veterans, children and working families," Mrvan said.
Adam Tenbarge II wins the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Indiana's First Congressional District.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced that Adam Tenbarge II of Chesterton High School is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Adam used paint and colored pencils to create his winning artwork, “Journey Through Indiana,” which captures the varied landscapes of Northwest Indiana.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan discussed the recent Nippon agreement and tariff policy with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science hearing.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the statement below following the announcement regarding Nippon Steel.
“From the very beginning of this proposed acquisition, I was steadfast in voicing serious concerns about the implications of foreign ownership – particularly Nippon Steel’s record on trade practices – and the critical importance of preserving American control over our steel production, which is vital to our national security.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement after opposing the House Republican Reconciliation Legislation this morning. Despite his opposition, the House approved the measure by a vote of 215-214. The measure has now been referred to the Senate, where it is currently pending consideration.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan has rescheduled for May 29 a series of town hall-style events to listen to the needs of Northwest Indiana residents and update them on what he's accomplished on their behalf in the U.S. House.
The Highland Democrat originally planned to appear at three community forums April 24 at locations in Lake, Porter and northwest LaPorte counties. Mrvan's attendance was canceled at the last minute due to illness.
The times and locations for the May 29 rescheduled community forums are:
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced the rescheduled Community Conversations that will be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
The fate of a $1 billion Midwestern hydrogen hub that would include a hydrogen plant in Whiting is up in the air after a new administration took over, but U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, continues the push to bring it to Northwest Indiana.