American Legion Essman Schroeder Post 20 has announced Waterford Memorial Day services for Monday, May 27: • 7 a.m., honor guard assemble at P. Lukas home • 8 a.m., North Cape Cemetery • 8:20 a.m., Norway Cemetery • 8:40 a.m., St. Peter’s Cemetery • 8:55 a.m., assemble for parade at […]

The Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company recently announced acquisition of a second Jaws of Life. This rescue tool, powered by a hydraulic pump, refers to several types of tools known as cutters, spreaders and rams that are used by emergency rescue personnel to pry open vehicles involved in accidents when […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials with the Town of Waterford’s Sanitary District will be spending the next month reviewing two issues: staffing and security. At a May 8 meeting, commissioners voted in favor of exploring the issues, which were raised by Operations Superintendent Norm Nelson. Plans call for further discussion […]

Concerns are deemed ‘unfounded’ By Patricia Bogumil Editor An attorney representing the interests of two full-time employees of the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) is shocked and dismayed that his clients were dragged into an investigation recently completed by the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. In a scathing May 7 […]

Speed limit on Highway 164 now at 40 mph By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer At Monday night’s Waterford Town Board meeting, newly elected Chairman Tom Hincz wanted to get out the word to the public that the speed limit on Highway 164, from Highway 36 to the construction zone, has […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The timeline for a revaluation within the Village of Waterford remains open and fluid, following action Monday night by officials. Citing concerns about continued economic conditions that have hurt property values in some communities, the Village Board agreed May 13 not to set a specific year […]

The Waterford Public Library now offers patrons in a hurry a quick and convenient way to check out library resources – a self-check station. “The idea came about a year and a half ago from the IT staff at Lakeshores Library System,” explained Library Director Pam Belden. “They let the […]

By Patricia Bogumil Editor Turns out no news actually is good news for a few dozen Town of Waterford residents whose properties have been excluded from the Norway Dover Drainage District – especially its charges and assessments. Checking on whether or not his efforts to save those residents the expense […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Playground equipment at municipal-run parks within the Village of Waterford, such as Whitford and Ten Club parks, could be enhanced in the years ahead as part of a top-down review. The Village Board’s Public Works Utilities Committee recently heard a presentation from John Hackbarth, an expert […]