Federal Funding Sought For Lancaster Fire Station

Officials in Lancaster hope to receive more than $1 million in federal funding in the upcoming budget cycle to put toward improvements at the city fire station. City Council members have voted to apply for the funds, which would cover half of the approximately $2.25 million project. Planned improvements include completion of the second floor, a new roof and several safety upgrades. The $1 million would come from congressionally directed spending in the upcoming budget process. Similar funding has been allocated previously to fire station projects in Platteville and Prairie Du Chien.