By Dave Fidlin Correspondent School officials in the Waterford Graded School District are proposing a small accessory building for the Fox River Middle School property. It would be used to enhance classroom activities and offerings through the local recreation department and also be available for this summer’s Hot Air Balloon […]

Now everybody pays the same but higher charge   By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor New controversial charges for grinder pump users were canceled March 28 at a special meeting of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD). As a result, the rates for all WSD users are rising higher than […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Town of Norway is the latest municipality to enact an ordinance designed to give law enforcement the opportunity to respond proactively in situations involving picketers. The issue has drawn scrutiny in recent months, with the City of Racine enforcing an ordinance on its books that […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent They may have their own set of governing bodies, budgets, policies and staff, but leaders of the five school districts throughout the Waterford area say they are as committed as ever to work together cooperatively. Collaboration was a buzzword when school officials from the four K-8 […]

Chaperoned by their teachers, eighth-grade students from Fox River Middle School recently traveled to Trees For Tomorrow Natural Resources Specialty School in Eagle River, attending a workshop and enjoying a rustic stay in Civilian Conservation Corps built dorms dating back to 1937. Their classroom and field studies centered on understanding […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A well-known regional garden retailer’s proposal to open a seasonal store in the Village of Waterford sparked more concern than excitement when planning officials took up the request last week. Concerns include a possible negative impact on similar merchants already rooted in the village. Representatives from […]

By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Electors living in the Waterford Union High School district go to the polls Tuesday to select two of four candidates who are seeking election to the WUHS Board of Education. The three-year positions pay $3,800 annually. The candidates are: • Incumbent Kevin Malchine, a 12-year […]

By Patricia Bogumil Interim editor Incumbent Roger Blair faces challenger JoAnn Winski in the April 3 election for one seat open on the North Cape School District Board of Education. The three-year position pays $850 annually. Blair said he believes it is especially important to keep experience on the school […]