By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For Burlington Mayor Bob Miller, no one had the passion for the City of Burlington that former Alderman Jim McCourt possessed. “Jim had a passion for this city, and what was best for it,” said Miller of McCourt, who died Saturday at the age of 88. […]
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Johnsrud stays at WHS, but Slinde will go
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford High School math teacher Jody Johnsrud won’t be going away when the current school year ends. The school board decided May 14 to renew his contract for 2014-15. Social studies teacher Brad Slinde has been told to go, but he’s not going easy. Both teachers […]
4K an OK for WGSD
After back-and-forth debates spanning several years, officials in the Waterford Graded School District have made a decision: 4-year-old kindergarten is coming to the district. At their regular meeting held May 19, the School Board voted, 4-0, in favor of bringing 4K to the district for the 2015-16 school year. A […]
Prom featured ‘An Evening under the Stars’
By Erin Dalton Contributor Waterford High School students enjoyed “An Evening Under the Stars,” when the junior class held prom on May 17. The gym was decorated in lavenders, blues and silver colors, with twinkling lights and silver stars everywhere people looked. After the Grand March, where the king (junior […]
In her memory: CBD oil law to be named for Lydia
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In the midst of grieving last week – and trying to arrange her daughter’s funeral – Sally Schaeffer got an unexpected phone call. The person on the other end of the phone? Gov. Scott Walker. “He called me directly on my cell phone,” Schaeffer said. “I […]
American Roller breaks ground for new building in Union Grove
by Julie Rossman Correspondent The business campus of American Roller in Union Grove was a flurry of activity May 16 as the company broke ground on a new $5 million facility to be constructed adjacent to the American Roller – Plasma Coatings Company World Headquarters building, at 1400 13th Ave. […]
Farmers Market to open June 3
The third full season of the Union Grove Farmers Market opens on Tuesday, June 3, in the Village Square on Highway 45 (Main Street at 10th Avenue). The market continues, rain or shine, cold or hot, every Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., through Oct. 14. Shoppers will find seasonal […]
Village to switch from free to paid email services
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to comply with public record laws, Village of Waterford officials are mulling a proposal to switch email providers. But the scenario will come with a price tag. The Village Board on May 12 voted to transition from a free email service provided by […]
Police request help in locating missing Muskego woman
The Muskego Police Department is asking the public to be on the look out for a missing elderly woman. Dolores Blake, 86, was last seen at her residence on Honeysuckle Circle in Muskego, by her husband at about 8 a.m. today. According to a press release from the Police Department, […]
Choco charity: Friday’s discounted entry will benefit local food pantry
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor About two to three months ago, the organizers of ChocolateFest came to Love Inc. Executive Director Bill Schoessling with an idea. “Bil (Scherrer) and Barb Lois sat down and wanted to talk to me,” Schoessling said. “We sat down and talked about what their vision was […]
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