LEGAL NOTICE

The Jefferson Township Trustees have rescheduled their regular August meeting from August 25, 2026, to August 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting location is 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH 45822. 

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled local public hearings in Case Nos. 25-1097-GA-AIR, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of an Increase in Gas Rates; 25-1098-GA-ALT, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of an Alternative Rate Plan; 25-1099-GA-AAM, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval to Change Accounting Methods; and 25-1100-GA-ATA, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of Tariff Revisions.

In its applications, The East Ohio Gas Company requests appoval of an increase in gas distribution rates and an alternative rate plan. In its rate case, the Company requests a rate increase of $163,072,526, an increase of 17.28 percent over current revenues.

After its review of The East Ohio Gas Company's application and records, the Staff of the Commission recommends a revenue increase in the range of $112,646,190 to $129,447,541, which represents an increase of between 11.86 percent and 13.63 percent over current revenues. The East Ohio Gas Company's application for an alternative rate plan seeks to implement the following elements: the continuation and modification of the capital expenditure program and pipeline infrastructure replacement riders, with flow-through adjustments to account for new base rates, and the continuation of other riders related to, among other things, uncollectible expenses and infrastructure development. These local hearings are scheduled to provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings.

The local hearings will be held as follows:

August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326

August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Frank J. Lausche State Office Building

615 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

August 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Lima Public Library

650 W. Market Street, Lima, Ohio 45801

The evidentiary hearing in this proceeding will commence on September 29, 2026, at the offices of the Commission, Hearing Room 11-A, 11th Floor, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, at 10:00 a.m.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, by calling the Commission's hotline at 1-800-686-7826, or by visiting the Commission's website at http://www.puco.ohio.gov. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach the Commission by dialing 7-1-1 (Ohio Relay Service).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trustees of Butler Township regular monthly meeting in August has been rescheduled for August 24th and in November has been rescheduled for November 23rd. Both meetings will still be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Township Hall located at 306 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.

 Butler Township Trustees

Cory McKibben,

Fiscal Officer

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled local public hearings in Case Nos. 25-1097-GA-AIR, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of an Increase in Gas Rates; 25-1098-GA-ALT, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of an Alternative Rate Plan; 25-1099-GA-AAM, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval to Change Accounting Methods; and 25-1100-GA-ATA, In the Matter of the Application of The East Ohio Gas Company d/b/a Enbridge Gas Ohio for Approval of Tariff Revisions.

In its applications, The East Ohio Gas Company requests appoval of an increase in gas distribution rates and an alternative rate plan. In its rate case, the Company requests a rate increase of $163,072,526, an increase of 17.28 percent over current revenues.

After its review of The East Ohio Gas Company's application and records, the Staff of the Commission recommends a revenue increase in the range of $112,646,190 to $129,447,541, which represents an increase of between 11.86 percent and 13.63 percent over current revenues. The East Ohio Gas Company's application for an alternative rate plan seeks to implement the following elements: the continuation and modification of the capital expenditure program and pipeline infrastructure replacement riders, with flow-through adjustments to account for new base rates, and the continuation of other riders related to, among other things, uncollectible expenses and infrastructure development. These local hearings are scheduled to provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings.

The local hearings will be held as follows:

August 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326

August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Frank J. Lausche State Office Building

615 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

August 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Lima Public Library

650 W. Market Street, Lima, Ohio 45801

The evidentiary hearing in this proceeding will commence on September 29, 2026, at the offices of the Commission, Hearing Room 11-A, 11th Floor, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, at 10:00 a.m.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793, by calling the Commission's hotline at 1-800-686-7826, or by visiting the Commission's website at http://www.puco.ohio.gov. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach the Commission by dialing 7-1-1 (Ohio Relay Service).

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