By Dave Fidlin Correspondent How should artificial intelligence be applied in classrooms? This was a question Waterford Graded School District officials wrangled over at a recent School Board meeting as a number of policies went under the microscope for review. Neola, a consulting firm, works with WGSD on a contractual […]
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Rochester moves forward on new logo rollout with signage plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Rochester officials late last year adopted a new logo for the village. Decision-makers within the community are now working a consulting firm on the next step, which is installing signs sporting the new image in different areas of the municipality. Village staffers had surveyed residents on […]
WGSD placing $4 million, 5-year referendum on ballot in April
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Graded School District is joining a number of its counterparts this spring and placing a referendum spending question on the ballot. At a special meeting Jan. 15, WGSD board members voted unanimously in favor of pair of resolutions that set the stage for the […]
Recognizing a Good Samaritan
Waterford student praised for helping man in distress By Jason Arndt Editor Rosalyn Kuhart, 15, is in her first year at Waterford Union High School. She’s a sophomore transfer from the Racine Unified School District and typically walks to school in the morning. While she has taken the same walk […]
Rochester planning villagewide reassessment in 2025
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for a villagewide reassessment in Rochester are in motion in 2025, following a recent vote from municipal officials. After a robust discussion, the Rochester Village Board on Jan. 8 voted, 6-0, to seek bids for a 2025 reassessment. The directive comes against the backdrop of […]
Village considers organizational changes to volunteer fire company
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Rochester Village Board could have more involvement in decisions made within the independently run Rochester Volunteer Fire Company, based on a proposal in motion. The Village Board on Sept. 11 discussed the organizational structure of RVFC, which, as an autonomous agency, has made many of […]
Waterford’s ACT test scores on the upswing
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School’s ACT test scores continue gaining momentum, based on recently revealed results from the current school year. At a meeting May 22, Principal Dan Foster presented the School Board with an overview of the standardized test data for the 2022-23 school year and […]
Rochester considers amendments to 2023 municipal budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several disparate scenarios could bring a series of amendments to Rochester’s 2023 municipal budget, based on a current proposal. The Village Board on May 8 discussed, but took no action on, a request from Village Administrator Betty Novy to amend several line items within the operating […]
Waterford, Rochester consider support of liquor license legislation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village officials in Waterford and Rochester are in the process of considering the City of Burlington’s request to support revised liquor legislation in Madison to give municipalities more leeway in transferring licenses among one another. Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty recently sent a letter to all Racine […]
Waterford presents “The Addams Family”
Musical comedy takes the stage this week By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford Union High School students spent months auditioning and rehearsing for the “The Addams Family” set to take the stage this week at the school auditorium. The production began on Thursday and will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday […]
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