Iron County, Highline among WisDOT grant recipients

By RICHARD JENKINS

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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued more than $6 million in funds to enhance and support transportation resources for seniors and individuals with disabilities, according to a news release Monday.

Sixty agencies will receive funds, including Iron County and the Highline Corporation.

Iron County will receive $31,200 toward the purchase of a minivan, while Highline will receive $53,600 to replace one of its buses.

Both vehicles will be used for similar purposes to help county residents.

“(The van) will be used to...