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Racine trolley stays local

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By Derek Kauffman - email

RACINE (WKOW) – Porcaro Ford purchases one of Racine's two trolleys Wednesday with plans to keep it within the town.

The 20-year-old trolleys were auctioned off because the city could no longer afford to run them.

The president of Porcaro Ford told the The Journal Times he paid $27,500 for one trolley and spare parts, including a $400 auction fee.

The trolley is expected to play a role in the Fourth Fest Parade.

According to the city, the second one sold for $23,100.

City Administrator Tom Friedel says the city will receive a check for $50,000.

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