By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Traffic signals will likely make an appearance in the years ahead at one of the Village of Waterford’s busiest intersections: Milwaukee Street and East Main Street. But village officials have been scrutinizing the more specific details concerning the types of signals that could be placed at […]
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Stop and thank a crossing guard for their valuable services
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 […]
Absolutely Waterford sets fourth annual meeting Jan. 13
Absolutely Waterford will elect members of its 2015 Board of Directors during the group’s fourth Annual Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m., in the Community Room at Waterford Public Library, 101 River St. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Hosted by the current Board of Directors, […]
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in Racine County leadership
Ladwig’s departure brings changes in County leadership By Patricia Bogumil Editor By Patricia Bogumil Editor A domino-like effect on Racine County government follows the Dec. 30 resignation of Jim Ladwig as Racine County Executive. Ladwig announced in October that he would resign from his elected post to become the new […]
Village funding award seeds spring plantings
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford has received $750 from American Transmission Company to plant trees and other vegetation once winter is over. According to James Bergles, assistant director of the village’s Department of Public Works, the money will be used in the following ways: • One River […]
Election matchups offer some surprises
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Many – but not all – local races are uncontested for the April 2015 election. A few even offer voters some surprises. In particular, the Waterford Graded School Board is guaranteed a new look in 2015, with veteran board member Dan Jensen deciding not to seek […]
Church movie rescheduled
Due to extremely cold weather the evening of Jan. 7, the showing of the movie “God’s Not Dead” at Community United Methodist Church, Waterford, has been rescheduled. Please come and enjoying the movie and popcorn on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free low-income health clinic moves to Waterford – Burlington site lost when Western Racine Health Department closed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer As most area communities began the transition from one public health provider to another this week, almost lost in the shuffle was the Health Care network. The Health Care Network, a free clinic that serves low-income residents in Racine County, had been maintaining offices […]
Public health switch on track for Jan. 1 start – some service locations will change in 2015
By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff writer When Jan. 1 rolls around, most local communities will be served by a new public health provider. Central Racine County Health Department will slide into the hole left by the closing of Western Racine County Health, which has been providing public health services in the […]
As 2014 winds down, so do expenses in the village streets budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The winter weather wallop that hit the area last month also whacked the Village of Waterford’s 2014 public works budget, according to the head of the department. Jeff Dolezal, public works director, discussed the state of funding operations within the public works department, particularly in the […]
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