The Racine County Sheriff’s Department has issued new suspect photos following a robbery in the Town of Norway last week. On Thursday, Sept. 29 at about 7:40 p.m. the Racine County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7812 S. Loomis Rd in the Town of Norway for an attempted robbery call. Upon […]
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CROP Hunger Walk set
Area churches will gather on Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and at 1 p.m., for the Waterford/Wind Lake CROP Hunger Walk. Walk 1, 3, or 5 miles to help those in need. Participants will be raising awareness and funds to change the world in real and measurable ways. CROP […]
Village participates in WGSD’s ALiCE training
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Waterford Graded’s school officials hope they never have to use it, of course, but staffers across the district have embarked on a series of training exercises aimed at addressing school shootings, bomb threats and other potentially catastrophic events. As planned, WGSD this fall has introduced ALiCE, […]
Residents back WUHS to decrease levy
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Although several pieces of the puzzle still need assembling, plans are in motion to decrease Waterford Union High School’s property tax levy 0.02 percent for the new school year. Several dozen residents attended WUHS’ annual meeting Aug. 24 and voted unanimously in favor of the proposal. […]
Waterford pushes state for Fox River funding
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor While the Waterford Waterway Management District was wrapping up its survey of riparian owners – trying to gauge whether there is support to move forward with a proposed dredging project – Town of Waterford Chairman Tom Hincz is trying once again to get the state to […]
WGSD hires architect to look at 21st Century learning
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT An outside consulting firm with expertise in designing learning spaces has been hired by the Waterford Graded School District, following a decision this week. The School Board on Aug. 23 minted an agreement with architects Plunkett Raysich. The Milwaukee-based firm has been retained to study short- […]
Washington-Caldwell begins rollout of new curriculum
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT With weeks to go before the school bell resumes ringing, officials within Washington-Caldwell, as with all school districts across the state, are putting the final touches on details for the 2016-17 school year. But Washington-Caldwell has a notable addition to this year’s curriculum, which has resulted […]
Waterford to host special dog event
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Absolutely Waterford will hold its “Pooch Parade” Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Check-in for the event is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the municipal park adjacent to the fire and rescue station on Second St., one block north of Main St. Initially, there was a […]
Village sex offender ordinance advances
Waterford among few in area without restrictions By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford is one step closer to joining many of its neighboring municipalities in having a sex offender ordinance on its books, following a decision this week. The Village Board on Aug. 8 passed the first reading […]
Wichgers prevails in Assembly primary
He enters November election unopposed Muskego salesman Chuck Wichgers prevailed in Tuesday’s four-way Republican primary election for the 83rd Assembly District seat, which includes much of the Waterford area. The winner likely replaces David Craig, who is seeking a state Senate seat, in the heavily Republican district following the November […]