• Saturday, February 12, 2022
• 5:30 PM  10:00 PM
• BLUE CHIP CASINO (map)

Thank you to our Co-Sponsor Nipsco and Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame. Sponsors Centier Bank, Horizon Bank. and Reprographic Arts. Additional Event Sponsors: Harley Davidson, Leeds Public House, Galveston Steak House, PRP Wine International, Fly High Youth Services. We have to thank the generous donations from the community, the tickets sold thus far and Wal-Mart for their continued generous donation to the organization.

For questions about trash, garbage, litter or debris, please contact the Refuse Department.
For questions regarding grass, brush, and trees please Vector Control. 

The Citizen Request Ticket allows residents to report on the following:  

Animal Control: Animal at large, Barking dog, Suspected abused or neglected animal 

Cemeteries: Damage to a gravesite 

Central Services: Missing or damaged traffic sign or street sign, Overgrown Vegetation, Pothole, Unhealthy or unsafe tree, Unlit Street Lamp 

Planning & Inspection: Abandon vehicle, Abandoned Property, Suspected building code violation 

Sanitary District: Appliances or indoor furniture in a yard , Suspected illegal dumping, Uncollected trash, garbage, litter, or debris 

  In addition to offering COVID testing and  administering the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines, HealthLinc will travel to employers to vaccinate workers and their families. 

 Please call 1-888-580-1060 to schedule an appointment. 

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 Registering STR properties will help us contact owners and make sure STR properties are good neighbors

   Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”

That’s a solar co-op!

 LaPorte County Housing Study is complete.  Take a look a what was uncovered...

https://vibrantlpcounty.com/resources/people/ 

   Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout the state of Indiana https://www.indianalegalservices.org

  These tenants’ rights apply to all renters in the State of Indiana. However, some communities may have additional regulations for tenants and landlords.  

https://housing4hoosiers.org/ 

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) opens on October 1, 2021,  accepting online and mail-in applications for Program Year 2022.  

New this year:  Apply for water assistance when you apply for your energy assistance. If  you pay your water/wastewater bill, check “water” on your EAP  application and include your water bill to be considered for water  assistance. Please click here or see more details below about IHCDA's Water Program.

Life can throw curveballs you don’t see coming. That’s why we offer a loan for those unexpected expenses. With various payment options, we work with you to review the best plan to help you take care of business. Contact us for a Small Dollar Loan today, and get back to everyday life. Benefits:

• Loans available as low as $500
• Competitive fixed rate
• No prepayment penalties
• Delayed first payment, up to 45 days
• Alternative credit reference options for those with little or no credit history

Link for more info

 The Indiana Housing and Community  Development Authority will accept applications from renters in all 92  counties for the Indiana Supreme Court’s Eviction Diversion Program,  which is an additional tool to promote housing stability across the  state. To qualify, the renter must have a pending eviction filed against  them where they are named as the defendant and have not applied to or  been assisted with any Emergency Rental Assistance program available in  the state. If both parties elect to participate in this voluntary  program, the pending eviction action will be stayed for up to 90 days  while the parties pursue assistance or an alternate resolution. 

 We are dedicated to helping connect and grow the entrepreneurial community of the northwest Indiana region.  NWI BizHub’s mission is to help small businesses in northwest Indiana thrive. We provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with free, easy access to the vital assistance, resources, and information they need—when they need it. 

   SOUTH SHORE CLOSES 11th STREET STATION

South Shore announced that the 11th Street Station and parking lots will not re-open until the construction is completed in 2024. 

For more double-track construction updates, go to link below.

Income-eligible payment assistance programs

You may qualify for federal, state or local income-eligible payment assistance programs to help you pay your bill.

Payment arrangements

NIPSCO offers payment arrangements to help you if you are having trouble paying your