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Noble County extends infrastructure development zone to support local broadband build

Noble County Commissioners · January 13, 2026
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Noble County commissioners voted to extend an infrastructure development zone for a local broadband provider by three years, a move proponents say will support roughly $9.3 million in county projects and ease reimbursement timing for state and federal grants.

Noble County commissioners voted on a motion to extend an existing infrastructure development zone for three years, a change county staff said will allow a business personal property tax exemption tied to local broadband projects.

Mike Trout, who identified himself as general manager of Litel/Littel Communications, told the board the company seeks the extension because the original three-year zone is set to expire in February and the firm is undertaking multiple projects in the county. "We were provisionally awarded 9 projects, all of which are here in Noble County," Trout said, adding the package totals about $9,300,000 and that…

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