Grant awarded to Stanton Township fire department

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published September 7, 2021 at 9:19 AM EDT

HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI-- A Houghton County fire department has been awarded federal funding.

The Stanton Township Volunteer Fire Department is getting more than $24,000 for fire prevention and safety. The money comes through the Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.

Eligible fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in Michigan can apply for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. More information about the program can be found at fema.gov/firegrants.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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