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Monday, December 23, 2024
News from the Waterford-Rochester area
A Waterford police officer Tased and arrested a man suspected of drunken driving following a chase late Saturday. Robert W. Martinsen, 41, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with attempting to flee or elude an officer, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated – third offense, and obstructing […]
Two girls, 7 and 14, were killed and three members of their families were injured Thursday evening when the SUV they were riding in collided with a semitrailer truck on Highway 12 in Whitewater. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the deceased are Kaylinn Wilken, 14, of Waterford, and […]
New paving contractor brought in for Highway 83/20 project By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Newly poured sections of the Highway 83/20 reconstruction project in the Village of Waterford have been torn up and replaced recently in what appears to be repair of substandard work by a contractor on the […]
Don Wiggins and Anthony Hill keep the crowd entertained with music and some comic relief during the Music on Main event July 21 in Waterford. A variety of craft beers provided by Racine Brewery were poured for attendees. The event – held the third Sunday of each month In […]
Board hires attorney amid talk of town’s possible incorporation effort By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Village of Waterford officials this week went on record against their neighboring township’s incorporation effort – and the end result is legal representation expected to cost at least $40,000 in the second half of this year. […]
Local man has long record of driving while suspended The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed his passenger in Waterford on June 27 has been charged with two felonies for driving with a suspended license. Cory S. Price, 26, was charged July 9 in Racine County […]
Rising costs, maintenance is behind the increase, officials say By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Water and sewer utility rates within the Village of Waterford are set to increase. The Village Board on June 24 voted to increase water rates 34 percent and increase sewer rates 15 percent. The moves come after […]
A patriotically dressed boy waves to the crowd as he rides upon a tractor in Waterford’s Independence Day parade on July 4. (Photo by Chad Hensiak)
Outstanding Senior looks to teach English By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Kirsten Ranke’s commitment to helping others, even as she overcame challenges herself, started as a youngster working on her family farm. “It really turned into a passion for animals and for kids,” said Ranke, a 2019 Waterford Union High […]
Waterford Lions set for July 4 celebration The Waterford Lions Club has organized an explosion of red, white and blue patriotism the celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. The celebration will again be highlighted by the annual parade with a theme of “Land of the Free and Home of […]
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