By Patricia Bogumil Editor For those who haven’t noticed, be advised that work continues along the Highway 164 reconstruction project in Tichigan. The project had been targeted for completion last month, but then some problems arose. Crews are now out fixing an area that developed a shoulder failure and […]
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MADRIGAL DINNER SUNDAY at WHS
MADRIGAL DINNER: Some tickets are still available for the 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, performance of the 29th annual Ye Olde Englishe Christmasse Dinnyr at Waterford Union High School, 100 Field Dr. (see Lifestyle story in this week’s Waterford Post). Saturday’s show is sold out. Sunday tickets are $35 per […]
Highway project vs. historic district needs will be discussed
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Village of Waterford officials, business leaders and interested members of the public are invited to a special meeting being called to consider possible ways to mitigate the planned removal of the former River House bar and restaurant, 101 E. Main St. […]
Needhams present Gospel music concert Sunday, Dec. 8
The Nashville recording artist group, The Needhams, specializing in Southern Gospel music, will perform a Sunday service with Pastor Jim Cantrell of New Beginnings Christian Church on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to11:30 a.m., at the New Beginnings Christian Church, located at 318 W. Main St. in Waterford. […]
Harp therapy concert to benefit TLC
The public is invited to “An Afternoon of Advent Peace,” being held Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 455 Jefferson St., Waterford. Harpist Tami Briggs will return for an afternoon of music that speaks to the heart, offering […]
State rules may change for shoreland lots (translation: it’ll probably cost more)
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Local leaders know they’ve stated their case effectively about new state rules being considered for lake and river properties. But whether their information will change any thinking in the state Department of Natural Resources remains a wait-and-see situation, to become known next month. […]
Bad shoulders on the highway are a problem
According to a media release from the state Department of Transportation (DOT), the expected opening of Highway 164 near Tichigan is being delayed to address shoulder failures that recently developed. This portion of roadway was slated to open in mid-November, according to Michael Pyritz, a DOT communication specialist […]
Giving thanks for surviving evil
By Julie Rossman Correspondent It’s been almost 10 years since Teri Jendusa-Nicolai was nearly beaten to death with a baseball bat at the hands of her ex-husband, David Larsen, at his home in Wind Lake. The story of Teri’s horrific ordeal, and her survival, was […]
Votes near on town tax levy, police contract
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Town of Waterford proposed budget for 2014 is pretty flat and totally balanced – which is how Town Chairman Tom Hincz likes to see it. “We’re in good shape,” Hincz commented Tuesday morning. Highlights of the proposed 2014 budget include: • […]
Students feel honored to raise funds for Honor Flights
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Fox River Middle School students first celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 6 with traditional patriotic songs, poems, speeches and artwork at a community event hosted by Integrity Funeral Services/Archie Monuments at the Cotton Exchange. They followed up with another enthusiastic patriotic presentation Monday during […]