City purchases ladder truck

The city of Marquette has purchased a fire truck with a 75-foot extension ladder and a 1,500 gallon tank.

The truck was owned by a private citizen in Wichita, to use in parades and public appearances for his auto repair business. He decided to sell the truck when the taxes on the vehicle became more than he wanted to pay.

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