Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Appleton.
📰 Economy
The USDA is set to deliver an $8B fuel relief payment to help farmers combat rising diesel costs + payment rates will be announced in November.
Local farmers like Mulberry Lane Farm in Hilbert hope this aid will prevent cost increases and keep pumpkin prices affordable.
🎓 Education
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter School opened its new Curiosity Classroom on Wednesday, Oct.
21, where teachers and students engaged in interactive play and creative art activities. The space offers a fresh, hands-on learning environment in Appleton.
🏛️ Government
Appleton parks officials received little feedback on nine new names for Veterans Park released earlier this month, said director Jim Flick & community member Alder Alex Schultz noted disappointment.
The Parks Committee will vote next week on a recommendation after Memorial Park was renamed Veterans Memorial Park earlier this year.
The DNR has launched a program today that lets private well owners apply for kits to test their water for PFAS.
Local communities can also apply for grants to expand water sampling — funding comes from a new PFAS bill providing $35 million.
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