The utility bills for the Town of Culver will soon have a different look.
Continue readingWinamac Considering Ordinance to Prohibit Small Campers from Being Used As Permanent Homes
The Town of Winamac is looking to crack down on people using small campers as permanent homes. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that Town Attorney Justin Schramm is putting some updated language together.
Continue readingHamlet to Continue Waiving Utility Bill Penalties until End of June
The Town of Hamlet will continue waiving utility penalties until the end of the month. The town council passed a resolution last week extending the waiver. It was first put in place in April, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Continue readingWinamac Warns Residents to Expect Higher Utility Bills due to Stay-At-Home Order
Spending more time at home could lead to higher utility bills. Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers recently told the town council that some residential customers will see a noticeable increase.
Continue readingHamlet Waiving Utility Bill Penalties
The Town of Hamlet is among the communities waiving late fees on utility bills during the public health emergency. The town council passed a resolution last week officially making the change.
Continue readingWinamac Council Repeals Ordinance Holding Landlords Responsible for Water, Electric Bills
The Winamac Town Council has repealed an ordinance holding landlords responsible for utility bills, following a change in state law. In November, the council passed an ordinance allowing water and electric bills at rental properties to be put in the name of the landlord, due to concerns about renters leaving town with unpaid bills. But shortly after that, the state legislature passed House Enrolled Act 1347, which prohibits towns from doing that.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Ordinance Allowing Utility Bills to be Put in a Landlord’s Name
The Winamac Town Council approved an ordinance last Tuesday that would allow water and electric bills at rental properties to be put in the name of the landlord, rather than switching it every time there’s a new tenant.
This idea first came up when members met in October and Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger mentioned some consistent issues with renters leaving town with unpaid utility bills. Continue reading
Applications Available for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
As the winter season approaches and temperatures continue to drop, people will begin turning up the heat in their homes. If you and your family are worried that you cannot afford the additional cost this season, there is a chance you could qualify for help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP is funded through the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to help low income families avoid losing utilities this winter. Continue reading
NIPSCO Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills
NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect lower heating bills this winter, according to information from the utility company. Officials cite a combination of current market projections and the assumption of normal winter weather as factors in their projection of a 30-percent reduction over last year’s residential heating costs. Continue reading
