Mississippi County groups get grants for vehicles, equipment

Wednesday, November 24, 2010
East Prairie City Administrator Lonnie Thurmond accepts a certificate from Janie Dunning, Missouri director for USDA Rural Development, Tuesday at the Mississippi County Ambulance District as Christy Mercer (far right), who attended on behalf of Sen. Claire McCaskill, and East Prairie Police Chief Danny Lafferty (far left) look on. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)

Entities receive over $415,000 in aid

leonnah@standard-democrat.com

CHARLESTON -- Several Mississippi County entities were recognized Tuesday as recipients of over $415,000 in grant funding to acquire needed vehicles and equipment.

Janie Dunning, Missouri director for United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, hosted the event at the Mississippi County Ambulance District in Charleston.

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