State seeks public feedback on natural gas rate increase

The natural gas provider serving Stinesville, Community Natural Gas, has petitioned the state to increase its residential and business rates. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is accepting written feedback from the public until July 7. The privately owned utility company based in Mount Carmel, Illinois, cited operating and maintenance costs, as well as … Read more

Money, superintendent roles top discussion at school board candidate forum

On Oct. 2, the Ellettsville Richland Community Council and The Ellettsville Journal held a forum for Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation school board candidates. Participants were Mathew Shockney, Richland seat, Larry Thrasher, at-large seat, and Brian Werner, at-large seat. Forum moderator Cullen McCarty began the session by announcing some questions scheduled were cut due to … Read more