Lakewood and Biwabik receive AFG awards

August 23 – The Lakewood and Biwabik fire departments are in line to receive funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The awards were announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Biwabik will be getting $49,904.76 and Lakewood is receiving $145,333.33. Both grants are for Operations and Safety.