A 36-year-old Waterford woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to snatch a purse from another shopper at the Waterford Pick ‘n Save store earlier this month. Racine County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the 36-year-old Tuesday. She is not named here pending issuance of formal charges. According to sheriff’s officials, […]
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Let it be proclaimed: We are really thankful!
Poll workers recognized at Village Board meeting Election inspectors and election day registration deputies for the Village of Waterford were honored Monday night by the Village Board for their service and dedication. “I’m so honored to work with these citizens who take the time to volunteer, attend numerous hours […]
Village approves snowmobile trail
The Waterford Village Board has approved a request by the Tichigan Snowmobile Club to have a marked snowmobile trail run along sections of Highway 83. The trail will be in the village’s right-of-way, but will abut property owners’ homes and businesses. Perry Baumann, a member of the club, said members […]
Language offerings at Fox River could grow
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent and Patricia Bogumil Editor What began as an idea to bring back French as a language taught at Fox River Middle School might morph into something even more progressive. At a Policy and Curriculum Committee held Dec. 3, discussion about offering a second language besides Spanish […]
Town of Waterford picks ProHealth for 2013
By Patricia Bogumil Editor The Town of Waterford Board approved an agreement Monday night to switch public health services in 2013 to ProHealth Care of Waukesha. The new deal ends more than 20 years of public health services provided to town residents through the Western Racine County Health Department. Waterford […]
Warrants out in gas stealing scheme
By Patricia Bogumil EDITOR Lake County, Ill., law enforcement officials issued forgery arrest warrants Dec. 4 for Laurence P. Esser, 55, Union Grove, and Maximo Rodriguez, 57, Franksville, in an alleged scheme to drive off with a lot of free gasoline. Esser, at least, should not be hard for authorities […]
Sanitary District budget up for a vote Dec. 12
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Included in the proposed 2013 budget for the Waterford Sanitary District are echoes of pledges made in this year’s contentious recall of the District’s former president, Bill Gerard, by its current president, Dan Dickinson. The WSD budget proposal will be presented at the Town Hall for […]
District officials comment on DPI report cards
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Like all school districts across the state, each of Waterford Graded’s four schools are included in a new report card feature that assigns a numeric number and examines a variety of criteria, including closing achievement gaps between different demographic groups and readiness for post-secondary school. […]
Concert raises funds for shelter
Benefit nets $2,000 for Burlington’s Transitional Living Center By Julie Rossman Correspondent A crowd of nearly 200 gathered at the banquet hall of Cotton Exchange Restaurant in Waterford on Sunday for a relaxing concert of harp music. “Musical Moments of Hope and Healing” was presented by harpist Tami Briggs, of […]
School Board looks at policies involving PTOs
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Graded school officials are in the process of reviewing district policies pertaining to school PTO organizations and associated activities. At a recent Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting, officials discussed the revamped role PTO groups have within the district. In years past, Waterford Graded had a […]