By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The longstanding marriage between the Village and Town of Rochester was officially dissolved more than five years ago. But efforts to bring the two formerly separate municipalities into one harmonious union have been ongoing and reached finality, recently. The Village Board on June 9 voted […]
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Wind Lake drowning is a mystery
By Patricia Bogumil Editor David R. Gross, 34, Waterford, apparently drove his car to the Wind Lake boat launch last month, locked it up with his personal effects inside, walked over to the shoreline, removed his shoes and then walked into Wind Lake, where he drowned. Gross’s body was […]
March proud ‘For the love of America’
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The theme for the 2014 Waterford Lions Fourth of July Parade is “For the love of America.” The Waterford Lions Club will again be handing out cash awards for parade entries that best follow the year’s theme. • Independence Day activities start early Friday, July […]
Village mulls how best to lay the foundation for a new Waterford industrial park
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new industrial park could soon land within the Village of Waterford, but a number of issues – including where such a development would be placed – still hang in the balance. Members of the village’s Community Development Authority met June 2 and discussed the proposal […]
Man killed when car is split in two during crash with tree
A 30-year-old Town of Waterford man was killed late Friday morning when the vehicle he was driving left the road and struck a tree in the Town of Norway. The impact of the crash severed the car in two, according to a press release issued by the Racine County Sheriff’s […]
UPDATE: Body found in Wind Lake is Waterford man
The body recovered from Wind Lake Monday evening has been identified as a 34-year-old Waterford man, according to the Racine County Sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s officials in a press release issued late Monday said no further details — including the name of the victim — would be immediately released. The matter […]
Most WSD users could see their fee drop a little (If all goes well, it will drop more later)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A possible 3 per cent rate reduction could be in place later this year for residents in the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD). At their June 11 meeting, commissioners voted to approve development of resolutions for the proposed rate change. If eventually approved by the […]
New dog park in Rochester now open to visitors – but not all dogs are welcome
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The wraps have been taken off the much anticipated dog park within Rochester’s Case Eagle Park. Since its opening last month, owners have been taking their four-legged friends to the 2.5-acre green space. But local experts are cautioning dog owners to be vigilant while visiting […]
Action likely on WSD rates and rate study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent and Patricia Bogumil editor Specific details are scarce, but Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) officials are hinting that a revised rate structure could be coming later this year. On June 2, WSD Board Chairman Dan Dickinson said he plans to propose that a general […]
River Market grand opening is Saturday
Absolutely Waterford celebrates its premier year of hosting the Waterford River Market with a grand opening on Saturday, June 7. Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the grand opening will showcase local producers and their goods. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, live music, […]
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