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Capron Hopes to Build New Fire Station

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Capron Volunteer Fire Department & First Aid Squad is hoping to construct a new building.

Fire Chief Vernie Francis III said the process is in the preliminary stages, but he’s hopes a groundbreaking ceremony could take place within two months.

“We’re working that way,” Francis said Wednesday. “I think we have two of the original members still living around the area who helped build the first station. We would like to have them present for the groundbreaking, when it takes place.”

The department, which has about 30 active members, has its current station at 18090 Railroad Ave.

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