By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a village-wide re-evaluation effort rounds the bend in Waterford, the head of a consulting appraisal firm has been put on the hot seat after asking for a deadline extension. The village’s existing contract with Associated Appraisal states all work is to be completed by Sept. […]

By David Fidlin Correspondent While it is subject to further refinement as more pieces of information are assembled, residents living within the Waterford Union High School district backed a plan to levy $7.78 million in taxes for the 2015-16 school year. The levy was one of several items of business […]

By Maureen Vander Sanden Correspondent More than 1,000 collectible and antique cars rolled into Waterford Town Park Sunday for a great cause – the Tichigan Lake Lions eighth annual Car Show fundraiser. The local car show has grown to be one of the largest one-day events throughout the state. But […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The former Tichigan Volunteer Fire Co. chief who resigned last winter has been criminally charged in Racine County Circuit Court for allegedly stealing from the department. Todd Bluhm, who had been being investigated by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department since at least December, was formally charged […]

Rochester’s annual “Day in the Country” is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day starts with a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. that begins at Case Eagle Park. Registration is $25, and can be done online at http://www.silvercirclesportsevents.com/Rochester-5k. Enjoy arts/crafts, live band, car show, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a concrete decision waits in the wings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local officials continue to weigh in and scrutinize plans concerning the anticipated drawdown of the Fox River. The Norway-Dover Drainage District is spearheading the campaign to drawdown portions of the river. […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dilapidated flagpole is coming down at Whitford Park, but several Village of Waterford officials have said the days of offering a patriotic monument are not over. In recent months, several village panels, including the Public Works Committee, have discussed the state of the flagpole, and […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Village Board is once again up to full capacity with a resident agreeing to fill a spot on the seven-member elected body as a sitting member left in protest. James Schneider was officially sworn in as a trustee of the board Aug. 10. Late […]

A 43-year-old Wind Lake man died Saturday after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by another vehicle in Franklin. Anthony Pacocha died at the scene of the accident. He is survived by his wife, Nicole, and two children. According to a press release from the Franklin police, the man […]