By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It has been nearly two years since the introduction of a state-mandated system aimed at gauging teachers’ abilities to engage students in the classroom, and tweaks and refinements continue to take place. At Waterford Union High School, Principal Dan Foster said the district has been complying […]

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The life of a man and his best friend – a six-foot tall, invisible white rabbit – comes to the Waterford Union High School stage this week as “Harvey.” The show, which opened Thursday, will also be performed Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Waterford Union High School district officials are working vigorously to get the word out about an upcoming referendum that will ask voters if they favor allocating $12.2 million toward a revamp of the field house and other athletic amenities. After months of discussion, the WUHS School […]

By Chris Bennett Correspondent The girls on the Waterford High School Bowling Club finally get to see what the fuss over the state tournament is all about. The Wolverines’ girls team is heading to the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club State Championships this weekend for the first time in program […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After more than a half-decade’s worth of delays, a planned gas station, convenience store and car wash is progressing in the Village of Rochester. With a favorable recommendation in place by the Plan Commission, the Village Board on Feb. 8 approved a revised set of plans […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a recent resident’s concern, trucks and other large vehicles will continue to traverse freely along county Highway J in Rochester, following a recent decision by village officials. A month ago, the Rochester Village Board fielded a resident’s safety-related concerns about truck traffic through one of […]

A former Waterford man who is now listed as homeless was charged this week for his second possession of heroin after an incident at a hotel in Waterford. Michael Torrey, 32, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Monday with possession of narcotic drugs, a felony and second offense, and […]

By Chris Bennett Correspondent Most of this past weekend is likely a blur for the Waterford Union High School Varsity Dance Team. It’s good to know the great, big trophy the team won will forever refresh their memory. The Wolverines returned home with a trophy after winning the Wisconsin Association […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent There have a few snags along the way, but village officials recently emphasized the planned demolition of a severely deteriorated home is moving forward. In early November, the Waterford Village Board ruled the home in question, located at 418 Fox Isle Park Drive, was beyond repair […]