X0306 4 2012-12-11 0 0000024751 CORNING NATURAL GAS CORP CNIG 0001012714 GERMAN MICHAEL I 330 WEST WILLIAM STREET CORNING NY 14830 1 1 1 0 President & CEO Common Stock 2012-12-11 4 A 0 600 0 A 411361 I See Footnote This is a restricted stock award uner the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Plan. 300 shares vest immediately and 300 shares vest on December 12, 2013. Includes 7,127 shares acquired by Mr. German through the Issuer's Dividend Reinvestment Program. Also includes 7,660 shares owned by Mr. German's son. Mr. German disclaims these shares except to the extent of his percuniary interest therein. Michael I. German 2012-12-13