MARION TWP – Township supervisors approved spending $5,000 to replace the community’s aged fire siren and supporting equipment during a meeting Monday, March 13.

Emergency management coordinator Doug Dick said the community needs a modern, reliable system to serve as an essential component to an Emergency Management Plan.

Steve Nevel, of the fire department, said the estimate to repair the existing siren received from Dumbaugh Electric of Butler is approximately $1,500. Replacement parts for the electrical equipment supporting the function of the existing siren are unavailable, so those items will be purchased and replaced, too.