Beaver Dam Schools Looking To Expand Online Offerings
8/1/15 – The Beaver Dam School District has had success in its initial effort to offer more of its courses online. The Virtual Academy stems from the districts new strategic plan, which lays out objectives in a variety of areas and plots out a roadmap to achieve the goals. Superintendent Steve Vessey says the district has successfully completed all of the key performance objectives that had been identified, including the cyber-offerings. There were 86 students enrolled in the summer school pilot program this year and nine are currently signed up for the 2015-16 school year. The cap for the full grades nine-though-twelve curriculum this fall and spring is 12 students. Vessey says the feedback from summer school has been outstanding, with students succeeding at a high rate. Parents have enjoyed the flexibility to go on summer vacation without having their child miss classroom time. The academy is currently available to high school students but Vessey says the program may be expanded in coming years to include middle school students. The establishment of a charter school is also possible. Initially, the virtual academy is being offered to students who live within the Beaver Dam School District but Vessey says in the future students from other districts make be able to “open enroll” into the program.
Creation Of New TIF District Could Be In The Cards For Columbus
8/1/15 – Negotiations continue between officials in Columbus and the owners of the property that could become the city’s newest tax increment finance district. At a special meeting on Thursday night, the council approved three steps necessary to get the TIF underway. As City Attorney Paul Johnson explains, the first steps toward entering a contractual agreement with TIF planners, Ehlers and Associates, were approved by the council. However, the council refused to pay a proposed $14 thousand dollar planning fee to Ehlers. City staff and attorneys are in negotiations with the landowners and will be revisiting the TIF’s development progress when they meet on Monday night.
Reeseville Woman Found Guilty For Home Break-In
8/1/15 – A 31-year-old Reeseville woman was found guilty of breaking into a neighbor’s home and stealing in a Dodge County courtroom yesterday. Amanda J. Clark pled guilty to a felony Burglary charge and had a misdemeanor theft count dismissed but read into the record. A Dodge County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a Reeseville home in October after the owners said there was a break in with no forced entry. The owners suspected Clark. A coin collection, two rings, and Adderall were missing. Pawn shops were contacted, and Clark was listed as the seller for several of the missing items. She was sentenced to seven months in jail with work release privileges. Her 7 ½ years of probation can end early once her restitution is paid. Clark’s restitution hearing is set for September 16.
Waupun Police Arrest Man After Late Morning Foot Pursuit
8/1/15 – A 22-year-old man was arrested following a foot pursuit in Waupun yesterday morning. According to the press release, officers responded to Family Dollar at around 10:15 am for a no-contact order violation. Officers began the foot chase within the next hour and caught the suspect on West Jefferson Street with a Taser pointed. He was taken to the Dodge County Jail on charges of resisting arrest and bail jumping.
Man Accused Of Sparking High Speed Chase Pleads Not Guilty
8/1/15 – A Beaver Dam man accused of sparking a high speed chase pled not guilty at arraignment yesterday. Totoxsy Randle is charged with a felony count of Fleeing and Officer Causing Damage to Property as a Repeat Offender along with four misdemeanors. The traffic stop was initiated in June on East Industrial Drive and the car initially turned into the parking lot of an apartment complex. The 33-year-old slowed to the point where the officer thought he would flee on foot but instead Randle accelerated. A second squad car blocked the driveway of the complex but the suspect drove onto the grassy area around the squad and quickly fled. Speeds are said to have reached 80mph as Randle allegedly swerved into both lanes of traffic on North Spring Street. The suspect allegedly hit the train tracks at Parallel Street and started skidding sideways, striking a fire hydrant, telephone pole and several sign posts before rolling twice into the front yard of a home at on Gilmore Avenue, damaging a wooden deck. Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop and Randle was arrested with guns drawn. Marijuana was allegedly found in the vehicle and he was reportedly driving on a suspended license. Randle’s next court date has not been set.
Antique Power Show Being Held This Weekend
8/1/15 – The 47th Annual Dodge County Antique Power Show is being held this weekend in Burnett. The 400-member, non-profit Dodge County Antique Power Club is hosting the event which features tractor pulls, a blacksmith shop, a flea market, kid’s activities and model trains along with steam-powered and antique gas engines, equipment, and tractors of yesteryear. This weekend’s event will also feature the Vintage Garden Tractor Show of America and the Massey Family Collectors of Wisconsin State Show. The Dodge County Antique Power Club was incorporated in 1969. Members of the group say their purpose is to educate visitors about the history and use of antique engines, tools and equipment that helped to build and feed our country. The focus of their equipment is on Dodge County and Wisconsin made products. However, they also have items from New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania that were used in farming and industries in Dodge County. The Antique Power Show kicked off yesterday and continues today and tomorrow from 8am to 5pm at the Power Club’s grounds on County Road B in Burnett. Admission is $7 per person with children under 12 admitted free. More information is available on the Dodge County Antique Power Club website at d-c-a-p-c.org (www.dcapc.org) a link is on our website wbevradio.com.
Columbus Community Hospital Holding Open House Today
8/1/15 – The Columbus Community Hospital is holding a public open house today from 10 am to 3 pm to show off its new surgery center that was attached to the existing hospital building. The center takes up 18-thousand of the building’s 34-thousand foot layout. A new hallway was also added to connect the hospital and surgical areas in an effort to improve layout efficiency. The open house will offer tours and free health screenings.
Kuno Fest Returns To Fox Lake Today
8/1/15 – One of Fox Lake’s annual summer events returns today. Kuno Fest kicks off at The Boat House at 1 pm. There will be plenty of food grilled outside the restaurant, but the inside of the Boat House will not be open due to yesterday’s fire. There will also be live bands at the day-long event. The restaurant is located at N10575 Chief Kuno Trail.
