Children, parents and grandparents get creative with Play-Doh recently during Waterford Public Library’s Ultimate Play Date, a workshop that offered youngsters a sample of some of the season’s hottest toys. (Photo by Maureen Vander Sanden)

Fireworks explode over downtown Waterford Dec. 7 at the conclusion of Absolutely Waterford’s Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade. The parade was followed by a community Christmas tree lighting at the Waterford Public Library and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)

Recent school shooting spurs quick action by Waterford board By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It might have happened in an adjacent county, and in a larger community, but it still hit far too close to home. That was the sentiment of the Waterford Village Board this week, whose members on Dec. […]

     Mom Kristy Kreger, of Franksville, assists one-year-old Kinsley with tree pose during a recent session of Storytime Yoga at the Waterford Public Library. (Photo by Maureen Vander Sanden)

Award-winning play deals with the challenges of teen life By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent A year after undertaking a play about a school shooting, the Waterford Union High School one-act competition tackled something a little closer to home – gossip, the damage rumors can cause and how teenagers see both in […]

Postings are valuable form of communication, official says By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to stay abreast of modern open records laws, Rochester officials plan to allocate $2,388 next year to ensure social media posts related to village business and sanctioned activities are properly archived. Village Clerk Sandi Swan […]

Going forward, projects at high school will be more visible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Work on all of components of Waterford Union High School’s referendum-funded facilities is underway, district officials announced recently. District Administrator Luke Francois provided the School Board with an update on the referendum projects at a meeting […]

Man tells investigators he ‘freaked out’ and kept driving The driver of a truck that allegedly struck and injured a bicyclist on Oct. 20 “freaked out” and drove away from the scene to his home where he watched television while the victim of the collision was transported to a hospital, […]

Village stomps out Waterford’s fire-EMS proposal By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Rochester officials this week upheld the strong sentiments shared this summer and snuffed out any immediate plans of canceling the village’s contract with the local fire company to enter into an agreement with the Village of Waterford’s department. In June, […]

With several inches of snow and freezing temperatures predicted for Thursday’s originally scheduled trick or treat hours, officials with the Village of Waterford have decided to offer a Halloween Carnival. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, 819 Mohr Avenue. Children and […]