By Jason Arndt Correspondent The idea all started with an elementary school student’s compassion, then led to a newly founded organization at Union Grove Elementary School. “She told me that she and a couple of other girls in her class were tired of seeing other girls in their class not […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Memorial Day events planned
American Legion Essman Schroeder Post 20 has announced Waterford Memorial Day services for Monday, May 27: • 7 a.m., honor guard assemble at P. Lukas home • 8 a.m., North Cape Cemetery • 8:20 a.m., Norway Cemetery • 8:40 a.m., St. Peter’s Cemetery • 8:55 a.m., assemble for parade at […]
Deputies attacked by passenger in traffic stop
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 20-year-old Franksville man who was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic check appeared to be passed out, but as deputies tried to speak with him, he suddenly lunged and allegedly punched a deputy in the head. According to the criminal complaint filed […]
New ‘Jaws’ equipment obtained by Wind Lake volunteer
The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company recently announced acquisition of a second Jaws of Life. This rescue tool, powered by a hydraulic pump, refers to several types of tools known as cutters, spreaders and rams that are used by emergency rescue personnel to pry open vehicles involved in accidents when […]
Summer staffing, year-round security needed at sewer district
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials with the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District will be spending the next month reviewing two issues: staffing and security. At a May 8 meeting, commissioners voted in favor of exploring the issues, which were raised by Operations Superintendent Norm Nelson. Plans call for further discussion […]
Village Board works with students on community project
By Jason Arndt Correspondent More than two-dozen students of Union Grove Elementary School are coming together to form a common goal. One of those goals was met May 13, when the Union Grove Village Board approved the Healing Hands’ mission of creating a community garden on the site of the […]
Child killed in Mount Pleasant, man charged
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 3-year-old Mount Pleasant boy didn’t die from the punches to his head, face and mouth; nor the whippings to his legs; nor even the numerous bruises and bed bug bites all over his body. According to an autopsy done by the Racine County coroner’s office, […]
Suspicious activities reported at WSD office
Concerns are deemed ‘unfounded’ By Patricia Bogumil Editor An attorney representing the interests of two full-time employees of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) is shocked and dismayed that his clients were dragged into an investigation recently completed by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. In a scathing May 7 […]
Restaurant knife attack distasteful
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The usually friendly atmosphere of the Union Grove Family Restaurant was anything but May 11, when a fight between two employees left blood splattered in most of the kitchen area, the women’s bathroom and hall area. Simon Cabrera-Barrueta, 45, who worked there as a cook, has […]
Slow down in construction zone
Speed limit on Highway 164 now at 40 mph By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer At Monday night’s Waterford Town Board meeting, newly elected Chairman Tom Hincz wanted to get out the word to the public that the speed limit on Highway 164, from Highway 36 to the construction zone, has […]