The Village of Rochester holds its official tree lighting in Pioneer Park at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5. At 7 p.m., the Waterford High School Madrigal Singers will visit First Congregational Church in costume. All weekend-long, stroll the Village streets, enjoy the era of an old-fashioned Christmas and look for […]

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin shares the good news of the Christmas story through timeless readings and beloved carols in a concert performance Monday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 305 S. First St., Waterford. The public is invited to listen, sing along and then […]

Riverside Chiropractic Wellness Center, Waterford, asks its patients, family, friends and community members to participate in a food drive for the Helping Hands Food Bank at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake. The food drive begins Monday, Dec. 1. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 31. All items can […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent “Significant changes” are needed to improve the overall climate and staff morale within the Waterford Graded School District, an outside consultant asserted this week. About three-dozen people — many of them teachers — withstood inclement weather Nov. 24 to attend the district’s regular board meeting, as […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor Besides being able to offer a zero tax levy increase for the seventh year in a row, the Village of Waterford Board is also in a financial position to undertake four major projects in the next five years, Village President Tom Roanhouse said. Projects on the […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Village of Waterford tax levy will stay the same amount it has been since 2009 under a 2015 budget proposal to be presented Monday. Under the 2015 budget proposal, the village levy stays at $2,693,142 in taxes – the same amount levied seven years in […]

  By Anita Blatnik Correspondent Fox Valley Veterinary Service invites everyone to bring their pet to meet Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, between noon and 2 p.m., at their facility located at 231 S. Millgate Drive, Rochester, right off Highway 36. The veterinary service will provide a digital photo of […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor Following a 3-1 final vote, Grant Strobel was appointed to the Waterford Graded School Board Nov. 20, filling a vacancy created in September when Bob Kastengren resigned due to health issues. Strobel is one of four candidates who sought to replace Kastengren. The board position runs […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Four Waterford Graded School District residents have thrown their hats into the ring as they seek appointment to fill a vacant position on the School Board for the next few months. The School Board had set a Nov. 10 deadline for receipt of applications. At a […]

IF YOU GO … WHAT: Four-year-old Waterford Graded kindergarten registration for 2014-15 school year, with informational presentations WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 18 and Wednesday, Nov. 19; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., both dates WHERE: Trailside Elementary School library, 615 N. Milwaukee St. INFORMATION: Visit WGSD’s website, www.waterford.k12.wi.us, or contact early learning […]