HOUGHTON, MI— Several Houghton County entities are getting federal funding to improve infrastructure and help first responders.
The money comes through the USDA’s Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program.
Hancock is getting $25,100 to purchase a law enforcement vehicle.
The City of Houghton will receive nearly $24,000 to buy its own law enforcement vehicle and $58,800 to purchase a medium-sized excavator for the Public Works Department.
The Houghton County Road Commission is getting 53,600 to buy a pavement roller and asphalt soil gauges.