By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer In a sure sign of the times, the Town of Waterford recently set up a drive-up drug collection box that is positioned outside the Town Police Department at 415 N. Milwaukee St. The box offers a safe and alternative way for people throughout western Racine […]
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News from the Waterford-Rochester area
Primary will whittle list of high school board candidates
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Electors living in the Waterford Union High School district go to the polls Tuesday to decide which four of five candidates seeking election to the WUHS Board of Education will advance to the Tuesday, April 3, spring election. The five candidates include incumbents Kevin Malchine […]
Voter ID: You must say it, show it, sign it
Now that Wisconsin voters are required to bring photo identification to the polls, the state Government Accountability Board, which oversees elections, is asking people to be prepared or risk getting turned away. The agency also reminds people to bring their patience in addition to their IDs, because next Tuesday’s primary […]
Some (but not all) questions about sanitary district answered
By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer At a special Town of Waterford Sanitary District meeting held Feb. 8, commissioners responded to most – but not all – questions posed by the Waterford Post about WSD’s finances. In an email earlier sent to each Commissioner, the Post had specifically asked for input […]
Town sewer district plans draw public challenges
Concerns rise over possible town hall sale and hiked rates By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Definitely, the Town of Waterford Sanitary District (WSD) wants to raise cash. Maybe, the Town of Waterford municipal building is up for sale. And, absolutely, sanitary district rates are going up. All of which has […]
Residents surprised with address change
County Road L is really Janesville Drive By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Town of Waterford residents who think they’re living on County Road L must begin using the Janesville Drive addresses that are listed in letters received from the United States Postal Service (USPS) last week. The letters, dated Jan. […]
Firefighter availability, equipment are issues for township
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer Besides volunteer firefighter availability, ongoing equipment issues at the local level need attention, noted Waterford Town Chairman Bob Langmesser. Because hydrants are not set up at Hidden Harbor, firefighters last week had to haul the water over to the Tichigan scene in tankers, he noted. […]
Rollin’ in the dough
Two members of Norway Lutheran Evangelical Church, Wind Lake, volunteer to roll out the lefse for the annual Lutefisk dinner set for Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $17.50 adults, $16 seniors, $7.50 ages 10 and younger. Children in highchairs eat free. For serving times or more information, call Joanne at […]
The house may be gone, but what’s most important is safe and sound
By Patricia Bogumil Staff Writer The family displaced by a multi-alarm fire that ravaged their Tichigan home last week is doing well, given the circumstances. “We’re doing well and we appreciate what everyone’s done. People have been great,” said Shawn Thomas, who lived at 28430 Joanie Lane with his […]
Waterford Graded School District briefs
District taking out RFP to examine financial status Waterford Graded school officials will be sending out a request for proposal (RFP) for financial services in the near future in an effort to gage the stability and solvency of the district. The issue was discussed at a School Board Personnel and […]
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