By Patricia Bogumil Editor Waterford Graded School District Administrator Christopher Joch has given notice that he will resign from his position, effective June 30. In a Jan. 28 letter to the school board, Joch said he had found it very fulfilling to serve the community the past nine years as […]
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Enjoy WASBF concert and Band Boosters spaghetti Friday, Feb. 6
The annual Waterford Area School Band Festival (WASBF) and concert is Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., in the Waterford High School gymnasium. The concert is free to the public. WASBF was founded in 2005 with the goal of bringing all Waterford area student musicians together for a daylong clinic […]
DOUGLAS JOHNSON
Douglas Johnson, 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died in Burlington on Jan. 25, 2015. He had been a long time teacher in Antioch and with his late wife, Phyllis, had resided in Arlington Heights for many years before moving to Burlington. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela (James) Trowbridge; […]
Highway reconstruction tops the list of Waterford village projects
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a short- and long-term view of the budget and capital improvement spending, Village of Waterford officials are in the process of discussing priorities, the imminent reconstruction of highways 83-20 and incurring debt. Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald recently asked the Village Board to meet periodically with […]
Diva Quest competition is Saturday
The Riverport Chorus will host its ninth annual Diva Quest competition Saturday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at Waterford Union High School. The annual scholarship event has 10 finalists, who will perform a solo and with the chorus. The first-place scholarship is $1,000, while second is $500 and third $250. […]
S.T.E.M. Information Night Monday at Waterford High School
Waterford High School presents a S.T.E.M. Information Night in the high school commons on Monday, Feb. 2. Hear from area business members as they discuss the practical and life applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The event runs from 6:30-8 p.m., and also features a demonstration by by the […]
Project Lead the Way planned for WUHS in2015-16
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s official – a nationwide program aimed at providing students with hands-on lessons will be integrated into Waterford Union High School’s curriculum in the fall. On Dec. 17, the WUHS board voted to partner with Project Lead the Way, a nonprofit group that has developed courses […]
Stop and thank crossing guards for their valuable service
The week of Jan. 12-16, 2015 has been proclaimed as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week for the state of Wisconsin by Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Chris Joch, Superintendent of Schools for the Waterford Graded School District, expressed the community’s gratitude to the local adult school crossing […]
Calling all farmers to Jan. 30 appreciation dinner
Shepherds Ministries is holding its first annual Farmers Appreciation Dinner on Friday, Jan. 30, on the Shepherds Ministries campus, 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove. All Racine and Kenosha area farmers are invited to attend this free event. “We want to communicate to farmers that their work matters,” said Dr. […]
Village of Waterford seeks proposals for downtown redevelopment
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Plans are progressing to transform the Village of Waterford’s downtown area into a welcoming destination for community members and visitors from around the area. The Village is currently seeking proposals for engineering and design for the first phase of the Village’s Riverfront and Ten Club Park […]