By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Jackie Brintnall knew her husband, Charlie – a Korean War veteran – was emotional following his participation in the Honor Flight May 16. But it wasn’t until days after the event that Charlie explained why. “Every memorial is there because it’s spilled American blood,” Charlie […]
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Blair scores the 2015 WHS Outstanding Senior award
By Patricia Bogumil Editor emeritus The nominees for this year’s Outstanding Senior award at Waterford High School are Madison Blair, Madison Lindeman, Kelly Martinson and Rebecca Weber. All four candidates were nominated by high school staff for consideration for the award. Staff at the Waterford Post then reviewed each student’s […]
Preschool program proves success in Waterford
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the first two years of its rollout, Waterford Graded’s Title I preschool program has been successful, school district officials say. Two years ago, alongside intense discussions concerning the implementation of bringing a 4-year-old kindergarten program to the district, Waterford Graded board members weighed the merits […]
Waterford Fourth of July events set
The Waterford July 4th parade, sponsored by the Waterford Lions Club, starts at 11 a.m. The parade starts at 7th and Main and runs west to 1st Street, then goes south to Whitford Park. Check in for parade lineup starts at 9:30 a.m., at 5th and Aber streets. Entry forms […]
Police contract nailed down
While separate votes last week revealed officials in the Village and Town of Waterford were moving forward with a plan that calls on the town to provide police resources to the village, a series of maneuvers this week cemented the effort. At a special Village Board meeting June 16 with […]
A clear ‘no’: Waterford denies gravel pit
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a stark juxtaposition of a recommendation handed down a week ago, the Waterford Town Board this week flatly denied a proposed gravel extraction operation that has been the source of controversy within the community. Last week, the town Plan Commission largely favored a cursory review […]
A done deal: Village, Town reach policing agreement
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of negotiating, weighing pros and cons and collecting data, elected officials in the Village and Town of Waterford are moving forward with a plan that calls on the town to provide police resources to the village, beginning in January. Motions taken by the […]
Rochester cemetery looking at expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the fourth time in its long-running history, an addition is being made onto the Rochester Cemetery, 31440 Washington Ave. The Village Board on May 11 voted to move forward with plans to add onto the cemetery. The latest addition onto the property encompasses 1.53 acres […]
Town of Waterford juggles gravel pit
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposal to add a sand and gravel extraction operation to a sprawling farm property in the Town of Waterford is a case of déjà vu for many nearby residents. Brothers Dale and Greg Himebauch recently filed an application to obtain a conditional-use permit for […]
Lewis calls it a career at Waterford
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Laverne Lewis graduated from Waterford High School in 1970, the plan was to become a flight attendant, or a ticket agent. She’d just finished her training in August of 1971 when then-Waterford Superintendent Ken Carter called and asked for some help. “I was asked by […]