For Wisconsinites who think “Friday” should be officially re-named “Fish Fry Friday,” this is the time of year to which you and your appetite look forward. A seven-week, Lenten season fish fry offered in Union Grove is unique not just because it’s hosted by a Catholic church, but that it’s […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Absolutely Waterford sets annual dinner meeting
Attendees of Absolutely Waterford’s second annual dinner meeting will share a glimpse of how the organization has met its mission in a short period of time, as well as learn what future projects are in the works. The meeting begins at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Marty’s Restaurant and […]
ESTHER A. KAUFFMAN
Esther A. Kauffman, 84, passed away on Feb. 4, 2013. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Eau Claire. After many travels, she returned to Wisconsin in 1977, and lived with her family in Williams Bay before moving to Elkhorn in 2002. Esther was a teacher all her life. […]
Molybdenum testing needed for some private wells
By Patricia Bogumil Editor As bad luck would have it, the first school in Wisconsin to have an issue with molybdenum in its water supply appears to be located in Racine County. And concern about the molybdenum problem identified Jan. 18 at Raymond Elementary School is spreading. At Raymond School, […]
Whole lotta legal shaking going on in Sanitary District
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A second complaint alleging violation of the state Open Meetings Law by the Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) has been sent to Racine County District Attorney Rich Chiapete, joining an earlier complaint made in November. The matter is currently under review, Chiapete said via email Jan. 29. […]
Special ed deadlines come and go and get re-set
Three of four school boards have said “no” to a request to grant Waterford Graded a three-month extension for giving final notice of its intent to leave the Waterford Special Education Co-operative. Still, all those “no” votes are now somewhat moot, since the actual date for final notice was apparently […]
Union Grove Area Fund awards grant
Fire and Rescue Department receives $7,500 The Union Grove-Yorkville Fire and Rescue Department is the recipient of a grant from the Union Grove Area Fund. Brian McMahon, U.G. Area Fund Chairman, presented a check for $7,500 to Fire Chief Tom Czerniak on Jan 10. Also attending the presentation was Barb […]
Kindergarten registration scheduled for Feb. 6-7
Union Grove Elementary School kindergarten registration is Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Screening will not be done at registration time. At registration you will need to complete and turn in paperwork and sign up for an appointment for kindergarten screening. Paperwork for […]
Teen cited with conning a con
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A 16-year-old from Sturtevant faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a convicted sex offender’s money, vehicle and new puppy. According to the criminal complaint filed Jan. 14 in Racine County Circuit Court: On Dec. 2 the victim, age 34, from Racine, filed a theft of […]
Learning to stand up for ourselves and each other
Anti-bullying themes play out serious lessons at school By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Instances of bullying are occasionally reported in the Waterford Graded School District, but school officials here say they have found that the number of incidents has been in decline thus far in the 2012-13 school year. Still, keeping […]
-
-
-
-
-