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Judy Ballard

Judy Ann Ballard, 75, passed away on April 20th, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born to Harold and Marion Radspinner on May 23, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her loving husband Rich, Tara (Darik) Steinbach, Jeff (Kristin) Ballard, grandchildren Bennett, Harrison, and Brooks, and sisters Debbie (Dave) Kowenstrot and Patty (Mike) Lanko.

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Reader's question has Answer Man dusting off the cranial cobwebs

More history lessons on Skyline Elementary and the great closure-consolidation period of the 1970s.

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Rochester graduate speaks about witnessing headline-grabbing protests at Columbia University

Max Comfere is a 2022 Century High School graduate studying computer engineering at Columbia University.

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Kasson-Mantorville repurposes last Dodge County traffic light for school play

The Kasson-Mantorville play will be at 7 p.m. April 26-27 and 2 p.m. on April 28.

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Safe Routes to Schools grants announced for Rochester

City and school district will share in $1.4 million funding distributed statewide.

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Rochester teachers union speaks in support of the school district's LGBTQ+ guidelines

The recent response by the Rochester Education Association is just the latest in an ongoing controversy about the way the district is handling issues of inclusion in its schools.

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Rochester Public Schools approves $1.2 million to purchase literacy curriculum

The district will be reimbursed for 30% of the curriculum. However, there’s also proposed legislation that would provide even more funding to support the Read Act and its implementation.

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Bishop Elementary School celebrates Autism Awareness Month with a week of dress-up

Bishop Elementary School is having a fun week celebrating Autism Awareness Month through themed dress-up days.

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What will happen to Mighty Oaks Early Learning Center once the program moves to Pinewood Elementary?

Mighty Oaks Early Learning Center will stay in its current spot for another year and move into the Pinewood building at the start of the 2025-26 year.

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With the message of 'love wins,' Rochester community members stand against racism

Just days after a racial slur spread hate and unwelcomeness in the community, the NAACP led a rally seeking unity and community, transforming the message to a positive one.

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