The Noble County Commissioners traveled to Morgan County last week to get a first-hand look at that county’s highly successful public transportation system. Morgan County provides its residents with access to transportation to venues within a fifty mile radius several days a week at a very affordable price and their customers take advantage of it. The service now owns 19 minivans and handicap accessible buses. “We were pleasantly surprised that while 48 percent of their customers are senior citizens, residents from all walks of life use the service,” said Commissioner Allen Fraley. “People travel to Marietta, Cambridge, Zanesville, and as far as Columbus to go shopping, visit doctors and dentists, and realize all kinds of commitments they made appointments for.” “And the great thing is they make these trips for $10 or less,” Fraley continued. The customers save wear and tear on their vehicles and themselves at a very affordable price” The Commissioners learned the service has been self-sustaining since its inception. “Monroe County is also starting a transportation program for its residents. We want to learn more before making a decision for Noble County,” stated Commissioner Gary Saling.

In other business, the Commissioners approved a request from Robert Forshey, Stock Township Trustee, to close Zerger Quarry Road (TR 234) leading up to the Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp. The Commissioners also extended the deadline for purchasing dog tags to February 29. The Commissioners learned it may be several weeks before the courthouse elevator is back up and running. Upon further inspection by T. K. Elevator Service of Westerville, they found the adjustment made to the cylinder was off. There will have to be a realignment of the center of actual elevator car.