ONEKAMA -- A Federal grant will help some Manistee County students have more fun during the school day.

Officials with USDA Rural Development announced Onekama Consolidated Schools will receive a $50,000 grant for new playground equipment.

A ceremony commemorating the grant will take place Thursday, October 21 at 3:00 PM at Leaps and Bounds Early Childhood Center.

The event is open to the public. 

For more information on the USDA grant CLICK HERE.