Union Grove Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a free community meal Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, 1106 11th Ave. (corner of 11th Ave. and Vine St.), Union Grove. Carry-outs are available after 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend! Questions: (262) 878-1690 or […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
WSD 2014 budget passes as presented
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While a number of issues still remain up in the air, the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD) is moving forward with a minted 2014 budget. Commissioners last week approved a previously published budget proposal that reflects an overall 1.17 percent decrease […]
Dollar General rezoning set for Oct. 21 public hearing
Residents are encouraged to provide feedback regarding the rezoning of industrial land at the former sight of Bardon Rubber Products at a Public Hearing being held Monday, Oct. 21, at 5:45 p.m. The industrial-zoned land will be home to a new Dollar General store, pending Village of Union […]
Raymond gym issues are on the boards
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Inadequate space at Raymond School is one of the areas noted as main issues of concern in a study conducted by architectural firm Eppstein-Uhen of Milwaukee, residents learned at an Oct. 1 community workshop held at the school. Safety issues previously noted, and […]
Breaking good: more state aids mean less WGSD taxes
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Late-breaking news arriving Tuesday for the Waterford Graded School District’s 2013-14 budget was most welcome. Tuesday morning, Superintendent Chris Joch learned that WGSD will receive about $107,000 more in state aids than what the state projected in July. As a result, Joch […]
Vote early and often to Celebrate My Drive
Competition is getting fierce but, with community support, Waterford High School could be a contender to win big bucks and even a free concert performed here next spring by recording artist Kelly Clarkson. The high school recently registered in a national teen driver safety campaign presented by State […]
Making the grade: Waterford area schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Making the grade: Local schools aim for high expectations
By Patricia Bogumil editor The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently released 2012-13 school report cards for each public school and district in the state. The reports create a more standardized method for parents and residents to check out the effectiveness of their local schools. How we’re doing […]
Raymond School problems eyed
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Residents within the Raymond School District are facing tough decisions about their school facility following a community workshop held Oct. 1, where the District unveiled a three-month study conducted by Milwaukee-based architectural firm Eppstein Uhen identifying the needs of the school, which was built in 1961. […]
One-on-one business consults offered
Downtown business owners in the Village of Waterford will get a first-hand look at how to increase sales by enhancing store layout, design, interior décor and merchandising during free, one-on-one consultations offered on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Hosted by Absolutely Waterford, the village’s Main Street organization, award-winning retail professional […]