Waterford launches its annual Hot Air Balloon festival this weekend, July 19-21, on the school grounds off Highway 20/83 West in Waterford. The family-friendly event features a magical show of color in the skies, helicopter and hot air balloon rides, great food, crafts and vendor fair, car show, petting zoo […]
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A veteran in the making: Phil Davis starts at Air Force Academy
By Karen Mahoney Correspondent Ever since one particular Waterford High School honor student was a little boy, he has been enamored with serving the country and becoming a leader. A self-described Air Force “military brat,” Philip Davis hails from a strong military lineage. His mother, Lynn, graduated from the United […]
Summer help not needed at the Sanitary District
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With near completion of its involvement in the Highway 164 project, a temporary staffing increase previously discussed for the Town of Waterford Sanitary District No. 1 (WSD) will not be needed, according to Board President Dan Dickinson. The District’s staffing issue had been raised by Operations […]
WSD building security discussed, addressed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Building security continues to be an area of focus for commissioners serving on the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District (WSD) No. 1 board. Commissioners and staff discussed in May the merits of enhancing internal and external security measures at the district’s facility, located at the Waterford […]
Timeline set on WWMD dredging project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Members of the Eco-System Restoration Committee within the Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) recently announced a timeline for the next phase of a possible sediment dredging project that is in the works. The Committee currently is in the process of obtaining the proper permits from the […]
News driver delivers help
By Patricia Bogumil Editor A newspaper delivery driver helped rescue a young woman she saw frantically running around with a baby at about 3:30 a.m., July 6, in Rochester. Charged in the ensuing investigation with multiple criminal counts is Telesforo Perez, of South Front Street, Rochester. According to the criminal […]
Waterway district explores hiring staff
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An additional person could be brought into the fold of Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) operations as the seven-person board overseeing the entity looks to streamline some of the administrative tasks. At their monthly meeting held last week, the WWMD board resumed exploration of a topic […]
Village considers request for reserved public parking
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Village of Waterford could make parking accommodations for a recently opened college geared specifically toward people with autism. Staff at the Wisconsin Independent Life College, 104B E. Main St., came before members of the Village Board’s Public Works Utilities Committee June 17 and discussed a […]
Scouting Court of Awards honors accomplishments
More than 40 people attended Waterford Boy Scout Troop 324’s annual outdoor Court of Awards recognition ceremony, held June 2 at Whitford Park. Many youth and adults received awards, badges, honors that day. Advancement Chair Bill Becker and Scoutmaster Garrett Maas each received a District Award for their service. Maas […]
Rochester puts Coral Reef decision on hold
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Rochester Village Board’s Public Works Committee has decided to hold off for now on taking a vote on the potential acquisition of an easement at the site of the former Coral Reef Restaurant, 705 S. Front St. In recent months, village officials have discussed […]