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 […]
Waterford
News from the Waterford-Rochester area
Roanhouse appointed to interim county executive
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 […]
A special night for snazzy seniors
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 […]
Rochester closes gap on broadband connectivity
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 […]
Pitching pickleball in Waterford
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 […]
Local dancers went for the gold – and got it
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 […]
Dancers to represent U.S. at international competition
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 […]
Ag technology improves efficiency for farmers
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 […]
Village panel advances DeGrave development
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The planned residential development of recently annexed land into the Village of Waterford continued to move forward after a recent set of affirmative votes from a municipal panel. Members of the village’s Plan Commission recently combed through the latest sets of details associated with Neumann Developments’ […]
WUHS board members weigh in on failed referendum
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The third time was not a charm for Waterford Union High School officials as the most recent pair of referendum questions failed to garner communitywide support. In the first meeting since the results were tallied, School Board members shared their thoughts on the outcome. WUHS presented […]
-
-
-
-
-