WINONA - The Winona Fire Department has purchased a 2019 Horton ambulance, a move the department says was made possible by community support.

The new ambulance replaces an older model and was funded through community donations and a local levy. A post on the department’s social media page included a photo of the vehicle and a message thanking residents for their ongoing support.

The Winona Fire Department is a volunteer department with approximately 30 active members. It serves a 33-square-mile area in Butler and Salem townships, with a population of about 4,700 people. The district includes portions of the United and West Branch school districts, Kent State University’s Salem campus, and Allegheny Wesleyan College.

In addition to responding to fire and emergency medical calls, the de

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