In my previous articles, I’ve shared how our schools are primarily funded through a delicate balance of state aid and local property taxes. However, there is a specific area of school finance that …
After a closed session at the regular meeting of the Waushara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Waushara County Government Center, 380 S. Townline Rd., Wautoma, the board …
On Jan. 20, the Waushara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to broadcast all board and committee meetings live. Meetings include: 911 Board; Aging & Disability Services …
The Redgranite Village Board heard updates from across the departments during their Jan. 19 meeting at village hall. Public Works Director Jim Fredrick wants to remind the community that trash cans …
Hancock Park Restoration Inc (HPR Inc) presented a proposal to add a seasonal kayak rental self-serve kiosk at Hancock Park on Fish Lake during the regular board meeting on Jan. 19. HPR Inc presented …
The Wild Rose School Board Meeting took place on Jan. 8. Jason Bazeley, a fourth-grade teacher at the Wild Rose Elementary School, was present to address the Board. Mr. Bazeley complimented the Board …
The Village of Wild Rose held their regular board meeting on Jan. 7 in the Village Hall. The Mill Committee approved plans for a ramp on the pond end for handicap access to the building through an …
The Wautoma Common Council approved splitting the Lake Ridge Subdivision lots between two developers at their regular meeting on Jan. 12 at Wautoma City Hall. Developer Jay Hartz will have one year …
A number of community members attended the regular board meeting in Plainfield on Jan. 6, after seeing a notable increase in the utility bills this month. An 18% sewer rate increase was approved …
The Hornet Market has become a lifeline for families in the Wautoma community, providing thousands of meals to those facing food insecurity. With 58 percent of students qualifying for free or reduced …
Tim Borgwardt, a resident on County Rd P, spoke during public comments at the Waushara County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 16 at the Waushara County Government Center, Wautoma. Borgwardt said …
The Wild Rose School District Board meeting took place on Dec. 11. After the President’s message, Craig Hayes, District Administrator, presented the District report, which covered budget, …
On Dec. 8, the School District of Westfield held a Special Board of Education meeting, followed by a general discussion facilitated by the District Administrator, to review and discuss the results of …
The Wautoma School Board reviewed its district career readiness data and learned how students are preparing for their future careers with the tools they receive at school during the regular board …
The Village of Hancock Board heard plans for economic developments and discussed financial updates during the meeting on Dec. 15. Members of the community addressed the Board during public comments: …
The Wild Rose Village Board heard a number of updates during their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 3. A letter regarding the car show was ready, and a letter of appreciation was shared with sponsors …
On Monday, Dec. 8, the Wautoma Common Council held a public updated budget hearing, where the $2.8 million budget for 2026 was passed. Wautoma taxpayers will see a minor increase of .2% on their tax …
Tri-County School District reports that the mill rate has fallen for the second consecutive year, now down more than a dollar from two years ago. The district’s 2025–26 levy rate stands …
At the regular meeting of the Wautoma Common Council on Dec. 8, council members were in favor of increasing the size of the dog park without impacting the Mid-State Snowdrifters Snowmobile Trail. An …
The Tri-County School Board heard plans for a busy holiday season for their students during a regular meeting on Nov. 25. District Administrator Jamie Delikowski reported that their scores on the …