By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The life of a man and his best friend – a six-foot tall, invisible white rabbit – comes to the Waterford Union High School stage this week as “Harvey.” The show, which opened Thursday, will also be performed Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 […]
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Sex offender sighted in Mukwonago back in custody
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Village of Mukwonago Police Chief Kevin Schmidt confirmed Thursday morning that Kenneth McDonald was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon in Waukesha, after walking by an elementary school, which was a violation of his parole. “Hopefully the communities can rest easier now,” Schmidt said. McDonald […]
Referendum information being distributed, questions answers
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School district officials are working vigorously to get the word out about an upcoming referendum that will ask voters if they favor allocating $12.2 million toward a revamp of the field house and other athletic amenities. After months of discussion, the WUHS School […]
Waterford bowlers headed to state meet
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The girls on the Waterford High School Bowling Club finally get to see what the fuss over the state tournament is all about. The Wolverines’ girls team is heading to the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club State Championships this weekend for the first time in program […]
Long-delayed gas station coming to Rochester
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After more than a half-decade’s worth of delays, a planned gas station, convenience store and car wash is progressing in the Village of Rochester. With a favorable recommendation in place by the Plan Commission, the Village Board on Feb. 8 approved a revised set of plans […]
Nothing set to change in Highway J truck traffic
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a recent resident’s concern, trucks and other large vehicles will continue to traverse freely along county Highway J in Rochester, following a recent decision by village officials. A month ago, the Rochester Village Board fielded a resident’s safety-related concerns about truck traffic through one of […]
Drug user arrested during hotel incident
A former Waterford man who is now listed as homeless was charged this week for his second possession of heroin after an incident at a hotel in Waterford. Michael Torrey, 32, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Monday with possession of narcotic drugs, a felony and second offense, and […]
After long wait, Waterford poms bring home state title
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Most of this past weekend is likely a blur for the Waterford Union High School Varsity Dance Team. It’s good to know the great, big trophy the team won will forever refresh their memory. The Wolverines returned home with a trophy after winning the Wisconsin Association […]
Process to raze home moves along
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent There have a few snags along the way, but village officials recently emphasized the planned demolition of a severely deteriorated home is moving forward. In early November, the Waterford Village Board ruled the home in question, located at 418 Fox Isle Park Drive, was beyond repair […]
Town changing up pier construction costs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of review and scrutiny, Town of Waterford officials have set in motion a plan to revise an ordinance pertaining to pier construction. After a thorough vetting from members of the Plan Commission, the Town Board on Jan. 11 minted the ordinance, which calls […]