By Patricia Bogumil Editor Village of Rochester voters will choose a new Village Board president in the April 7 election, choosing between incumbent board trustees Christopher Bennett and Edward Chart. Both candidates hope to replace incumbent Board president Paul Beere, who is not seeking re-election. With Beere out of town […]

  Riparian owners and all interested parties in the area are encouraged to attend a public informational meeting regarding applications by the Racine County Farm Drainage District for permits impacting the Fox River. The meeting will be held Monday, March 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The search is on for Waterford Graded’s next superintendent. Plans call for the new leader of the four-school, K-8 school district to be named by early May. Current Superintendent Chris Joch in late January indicated he was resigning. He will continue to work for the district […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In a scenario with echos from decisions made a few years past, Town of Waterford officials agreed Monday night to offer a proposal for police services to the Village of Waterford. What is not reminiscent, however, is the likely cost of such an arrangement. While specific […]

Waterford Union High School presents their bi-annual spring musical, “Pippin,” a musical written by Stephen Schwartz (of “Wicked” fame). It’s the story of a young prince and his search for his meaning and purpose in life. The Performance Troupe, led by the Leading Player, help guide him through his journey. […]

Parents with children who turn 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2015 are invited to register for Waterford’s new 4-year-old kindergarten program. A 4K registration will be held in the Trailside Elementary School library on Wednesday, March 25, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Parents interested in registering children […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor Three incumbents and one former trustee are vying for three positions on the Waterford Village Board in the April 7 election. Trustees Tom Christensen, Jerry Filut and Tamara Pollnow are incumbents hoping to retain their current positions on the board. Judy Spencer hopes to unseat one […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor Three veterans of local politics are vying for two Waterford Town Board supervisor positions in the April 7 spring election. Incumbent supervisors Lisa Jeschke and Nick Draskovich are hoping to retain their current positions on the Town Board. Dale Gauerke hopes to unseat one of the […]

The public is invited to share concerns with the DNR about a possible permanent annual Fox River drawdown from Oct. 1 to March 1 during a Monday, March 23 meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Waterford Village Hall, 123 N. River St. This meeting is rescheduled from its original date of […]

  By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an awaited response from the Town of Waterford in mind, Village of Waterford officials Feb. 23 decided to extend their original deadline for receipts of Requests For Proposals to police the community. The village has been in a 35-year contractual agreement with the Racine […]