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Shelby Van Pelt’s novel continues to receive praise By Jason Arndt Editor New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt has experienced a whirlwind tour following the release of her debut novel called “Remarkably Bright Creatures” more than two years ago. Van Pelt, who hails from the Chicago suburbs, has […]
Ask amount comes down after failure in spring By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Waterford Graded School District is going back to voters and seeking the authority to exceed the state’s tax levy caps in another attempt at an operating referendum question. At a special School Board meeting held Aug. 22, […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to solidify a long-range cooperative boundary plan between the two Waterford municipalities continue in the second half of 2024, in preparation for eventual review and adoption by each governing board. Last year, village and town officials jointly agreed to convene a work group that would […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Racine County Supervisor Thomas E. Roanhouse, of District 18, earned an appointment to serve as interim county executive through a unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors. Roanhouse, who submitted his letter of resignation from District 18, will assume the position until a Dec. 19 countywide […]
Elder Care assisted living facility holds prom for residents By Jason Arndt Editor Residents of Elder Care Cottages in Waterford took a step back in time last week when they danced to classic tunes and enjoyed camaraderie with others during the assisted living facility’s first-ever prom. Elder Care, a 60-bed […]
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A multi-year effort to close a broadband access gap in Rochester is nearing its conclusion, village officials announced recently. At a Village Board meeting June 10, Village Administrator Chris Bennett indicated cable and broadband provider Charter Communications Inc. had completed its work on a 2022 agreement […]
Popular sport could come to the town with court reworking By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Accommodations for the ever-popular sport of pickleball could come to Waterford Town Park in the near future after a local resident pitched the proposal at a recent meeting. Town resident Deborah Renna sent municipal officials a […]
Foursis athletes claim world title By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford representatives from the United States National Junior Pom Team couldn’t believe they captured a gold medal at the International Cheer Union World Championships in Orlando. The United States National Junior Pom Team, composed of representatives from Foursis Dance and Gymnastics […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Waterford’s Foursis Dance and Gymnastics and Energizers Dance Team, of Hartford, will once again represent the United States during an International Cheer Union World Championship competition at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. One year removed from winning the silver as representatives of […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Technological advancements in the agriculture industry have helped farmers become better environmental stewards while increasing efficiencies in their day-to-day operations. That technology includes yield maps and tractors equipped with GPS, among other enhancements. Kevin Malchine, sixth-generation owner of Malchine Farms in Wind Lake along with his […]
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