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By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With large-scale factors outside the district’s control in play, Waterford Union High School officials might wait until next year to revisit this spring’s failed referendum. At the most recent School Board meeting, WUHS officials took a deep dive into the possible reasons the April ballot […]
The Waterford Lions Club is hosting its annual Fun Fest through Sunday at 10 Club Park. The festival includes a wide variety of activities from the Alpine Amusements Carnival to live music in the beer tent. The carnival hours are: Thursday and Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday noon to […]
WUHS reviews resident responses to diagnose why April referendum failed By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the whole, taxpayers within Waterford Union High School’s geographic area are satisfied with the district’s performance in a number of key metrics. But they are hesitant to back another referendum unless there is a strong […]
If opening a new business during a global pandemic seems like a risky thing to do, then opening a second business during a global pandemic seems downright audacious. But according to Waterford residents Vana and Ward Lyon, opening their second gift shop in town is a way to continue to […]
Hot air balloon lovers will have to rise early Saturday, July 16, to witness the launch of several colorful balloons at the start of Waterford’s Balloonfest. Weather permitting, the launch window is 6 to 7:30 a.m. at Waterford Union High School, 611 W. Main Street. The daylong Balloonfest returns to […]
By SLN staff Residents and businesses on Waterford’s east side endured three tense hours sheltering in place Tuesday afternoon as law enforcement dealt with a bomb threat at Community State Bank, 810 Fox Lane. The incident resulted in the arrest of David Brown, 52, of Burlington. On Thursday Brown was […]
The Waterford Lions Club will host its traditional Independence Day parade on Monday. This year’s theme is “In God We Trust” The fun begins with the kids parade at 10:30 a.m. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. at Milwaukee and Main streets for those who wish to participate. Check-in for […]
Isabelle Sheeley returns to her seat after receiving her diploma at Waterford Union High School’s commencement ceremony on June 12. The event featured speeches from school officials and students, and culminated with the awarding of the diplomas. For more photos from the ceremony see the June 16 edition of the […]
Construction on multi-use building to begin this summer The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently awarded the Village of Waterford $250,000 as part of the Community Development Investment Grant program. The grant will go towards construction of what will become the Waterford Lofts, located at 506 E. Main Street. “In 2018, […]
