By Patricia Bogumil Editor Voters in Tuesday’s election probably upgraded Dan Jensen from being just a thorn in the side of the Waterford High School Board to having his own seat on the board. At least that’s the preliminary outlook Wednesday morning, with unofficial results awaiting the return of likely […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
A quilter’s paradise
Mukwonago’s quilt show celebrates 26 years this weekend By Amanda Schumacher Correspondent Round robins and log cabins were abundant during last month’s meeting of the local quilting guild, Crazy Quilters. While members focused heavily on preparation for their annual quilt show set for this weekend and conducted basic housekeeping for […]
Local celebrity to speak at Pet Wellness Expo
Dr. Rebecca McCracken, owner of PawsAbilities Veterinary Rehabilitation, Inc., in Sturtevant, will host a seminar at the 10th annual Pet Wellness Expo, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. McCracken will speak on “Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapy: What’s the Buzz all about?” Rehab […]
Waterford Chamber appoints new director
Alexandrea Dahlstrom, the newest executive director for the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce, is no stranger to the community. According to a press release from Absolutely Waterford, the 2000 Waterford Union High School graduate who grew up on Main Street is eager to use her decade-plus experience in fundraising […]
Tackling the Firefighters Challenge
Local volunteers are stepping up to climb for air Local volunteers were among those participating in the 2013 Fight for Air Climb – Anthem Firefighters Challenge that took place March 23 at the U.S. Bank Center in downtown Milwaukee. The climb raised funds to be donated to the American Lung […]
Fox River students go ‘up north’
Middle schoolers travel to Eagle River for workshop Students from Fox River Middle School, Waterford, recently attended a 3-day educational workshop at Trees For Tomorrow, located in Eagle River and surrounded by forested private and public lands and the world’s largest freshwater chain, consisting of 28 lakes. The classes […]
Awarding excellence
Math ribbons and trophies add up at Washington-Caldwell A trio of Washington-Caldwell students came back winners recently after competing in a math tournament among 48 other students from throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Sixth-graders Olivia Wegner and Leah Bieringer and seventh-grader Carson Bragg brought home trophies from their fifth- and sixth-place overall […]
Heading off problems at the well before they become real trouble
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans to bring a malfunctioning well into compliance and working order are in motion, following a recent inspection. Jeff Dolezal, the village’s public works director, recently came before the Village Board and sought permission to look into remedying problems discovered at the well, which is located […]
Two vie for Dover Supervisor 2 spot
By Patricia Bogumil Editor One former board supervisor and a political newcomer face off April 2 in an election to fill the Supervisor No. 2 position on the Dover Town Board. Candidate information provided by each candidate follows. • Larry Neau, who previously served as a Town of Dover supervisor, […]
Yorkville voters to pick two of three hopefuls for school board
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Two challengers and one incumbent vie for two open positions on the Yorkville School District Board of Education in the April 2 election. Incumbent Dave Moyer faces Rory Esch and Marty Winter. Information provided by each candidate follows. • Dave Moyer, the incumbent, said his continued […]
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