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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Porter County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Porter County, Indiana.

By The Region News | Jan 20, 2025

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Frank J. Mrvan emphasizes cooperation with administration post-power transition

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan expressed commitment to collaboration following a peaceful political transition while emphasizing timely fiscal planning as part of his legislative agenda in tweets dated January 20, 2025

By The Region News | Jan 20, 2025

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Indiana man sentenced to 15 years for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

By The Region News | Aug 29, 2024

Elliott Gruss, 34, of Ossian, Indiana, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison following a guilty plea to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady and announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Chicago man sentenced for leading postal check fraud scheme

By The Region News | Aug 22, 2024

Shawn Edwards, 34, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to wire fraud. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Gary man convicted of drug conspiracy and firearm-related murder

By The Region News | Aug 20, 2024

Devonte Hodge, 32, of Gary, Indiana, has been convicted of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances (cocaine and 100 grams of heroin) and using a firearm to commit murder. The verdict follows a six-day jury trial overseen by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, as announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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U.S. Rep. Mrvan votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By The Region News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep.Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Fort Wayne man sentenced to over 15 years for drug trafficking

By The Region News | Jul 18, 2024

Tywan Church, 43, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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South Bend man sentenced to over 14 years for multiple armed robberies

By The Region News | Jun 21, 2024

DeVante Jiggetts, 30, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to two counts of robbery affecting commerce, one count of brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Detroit man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

By The Region News | Jun 18, 2024

Vorheese D. Zanders, Jr., 32, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after Zanders pled guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. This information was announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

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Moretton seeks seat on Porter County Board of Commissioners

By The Region News | Apr 24, 2024

Dean Moretton is running for the Republican nomination to serve on the Porter County Board of Commissioners representing District 1 for a four-year term. The primary will be held on May 7.

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Jasper County Board Commissioner DeYoung running for re-election

By The Region News | Apr 23, 2024

Jeff DeYoung, incumbent member of the Jasper County Board of Commissioners, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his seat representing District 2. The primary election will be held on May 7.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Jasper County rise or fall in 2021?

By The Region News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jasper County received $18.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Lake County

By The Region News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lake County received $5.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with LaPorte County in 2021

By The Region News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in LaPorte County received $11.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Newton County in 2021

By The Region News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Newton County received $9.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Porter County rise or fall in 2021?

By The Region News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Porter County received $7.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in LaPorte County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By The Region News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in LaPorte County received $4,878,133 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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1,720 Jasper County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By The Region News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Jasper County received $8,495,773 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Lake County receive in 2021?

By The Region News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Lake County received $3,620,113 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Newton County farmers in 2021 reached $4,699,877

By The Region News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Newton County received $4,699,877 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.