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Spring has sprung. And with 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, more than 5,000 campsites, and much more – adventure awaits.

As they usher in a new season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced several State Park System operations updates outlined below.

The American Recovery Plan Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, appropriates a total of $362 billion for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funding to provide direct payments to state, local, territorial and tribal governments. 

A man originally from Hilbert but now living in Kaukauna was the victim of an accused crime on Wednesday, March 31.

The Kaukauna Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Division St. for a suspicious death and found Brian Porsche, 37, who died of a single gunshot wound to the head.

Wisconsinites increased participation in outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the durability of this shift is uncertain, policymakers may wish to consider it as they craft state and local budgets for public lands and recreational and conservation programs.

With three trustee seats up for grabs in the Village of Harrison, incumbents were 1-for-3 in last week’s election. 

Darlene Bartlein came in third to retain her seat but incumbents Lou Miller and Kirk Pontow didn’t receive enough votes to continue on the board. 

The Kaukauna Community Health Associates is currently accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship. Application information and forms are available on line at kcha-wi.org.