North Baltimore will be the site of one of four focus groups that will gather input on county-wide transportation needs and issues. The public is invited to come and discuss (in a town hall like manner) their needs for public transportation across the county.

This could be a very important meeting regarding potential development of our area. Should Public Transportation extend into Southern Wood county and NB? Make YOUR voice heard!

Four focus groups will be coordinated by students in the Bowling Green State University's MPA Program to gather input on the public transportation needs in Wood County.

Three of the meetings will be hosted by the Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. at the following sites and times:

North Baltimore Senior Center, 514 W. Water St., North Baltimore at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 26;

Pemberville Area Senior Center, 220 Cedar St., Pemberville at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 28.

There is no fee to participate in the focus group meeting. If you would like to stay for lunch which is served at noon the suggested donation is $2.00 for seniors; there is a $5.00 fee for persons under 60. Lunch reservations are not required.

The meeting at the Wood County Senior Center, 305 N. Main St., Bowling Green will be held prior to dinner at 5:00PM on Thursday, March 28. Again there is no fee to participate in the focus group meeting.

If you would like to stay for dinner reservations are required by 2:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The suggested donation for evening meals is $4.00 for seniors, with a $7.00 fee for persons under 60. Please call 419-353-5661 (in Bowling Green) or 1-800-367-4935 to make an evening dinner reservation.

The fourth meeting will be held at the Weston Public Library, 13153 Main St., Weston, Ohio at 5:30 PM on March 26. There is no fee to participate and no meal served at this event.

This is a joint effort between BGSU and WSOS Community Action and several community stakeholders. For more information contact Robin Richter, Director of Senior Services and Transportation at 419-332-2015.