With the coldest air of the season moving in, federal heating assistance dollars are back on the table. Starting Wednesday, families can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program , a government program that helps them cover their winter energy bills.

Lynda Johnson, 65, from Clifton Heights, says staying warm during the coldest months of the year is a struggle. She's raising two grandchildren and a grandniece.

"They've all got their own blankets," Johnson said. "I don't keep it very warm in here anyway, you know, because I try to keep those bills down as best I can."

But now help is on the way.

The LIHEAP is offering grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 to help families heat their homes. Johnson is planning to apply.

"It's not much," Johnson said. "It may be a couple hu

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