In a media release issued Aug. 11, the Racine Sheriff’s Office announced it has learned of a possible child enticement occurring in the Village of Waterford. The incident occurred about 5 p.m., Aug. 7, and involved two 14-year-olds who were approached by a white male who asked them if […]
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Ten Club Park plans shape up
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent One or more public-private partnerships could be sought as Village of Waterford officials examine options for an overhaul of Ten Club Park in the downtown, a project eyed for 2018. During the course of several meetings in July, members of the village Plan Commission […]
Vos faces challenge in primary
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor In an area known as a Republican stronghold, two primary races are being contended by Republicans. While Jonathan Steitz vs. Van Wanggaard state Senate race has garnered much of the attention for the Aug. 12 runoff, District 63 State Assembly Representative Robin Vos is also facing […]
West end municipalities ready to join Central Racine Health
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For eight municipalities served by the Western Racine County Health Department, a new contract will begin in 2015 with the Central Racine County Health Department. “They’ve already verbally agreed,” said City of Burlington Mayor Bob Miller. “They just haven’t done it formally.” While the new partnership […]
St. Thomas Aquinas School hires Dr. Linda Andrejek as new principal
By Patricia Bogumil Editor While workers have been painting and sprucing up St. Thomas Aquinas School in Waterford for the new school year, interim principal Greg Groth spent his summer searching for and helping St. Thomas hire a new principal to replace Pam Kramer, who said goodbye in June […]
Village gas stations might start selling beer – wine and alcohol sales also being considered
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A village ordinance that has kept Waterford’s gas stations dry of alcoholic beverages could soon be lifted after the prompting of a local owner. The Village Board on July 14 entertained a first reading of an ordinance that reverses a long-running ban on beer sales […]
Loss of traffic signs are a good sign of the times
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Sometime in November, expect the (in)famous backed-up three-way stop at First and Main streets in the Village of Waterford to be a thing of the past. “Won’t it be great?!” Village Administrator Rebecca Ewald said Tuesday afternoon. With the demolition Sunday of the former RiverHouse […]
Fourth annual Waterford Balloonfest takes off this weekend
Below are activities scheduled (weather permitting) for the hot air balloon festival in Waterford this weekend, being held on the grounds of Evergreen Elementary School, 817 W. Main St. For more information: www.waterford-wi.org or (262) 534-5911. Friday, July 18 4 p.m. – Event starts 4-9 p.m. – Helicopter rides* 4-8 […]
Upcoming blood drives in Waterford/Wind Lake area
The following community blood drives are scheduled: • Discovery Days Child Care Center, 8035 S. Racine Ave., Wind Lake, hosts a blood drive Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring photo ID with birth date. For appointment call (877) 232-4376 or visit www.bcw.edu/appt. • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, […]
Up, up and away! Waterford’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is July 18-20
By Tracy Ouellette Staff writer Tens of thousands of people will descend on Waterford the third week in July for the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Hot Air Balloon Festival, turning the village into a buzzing hub of activity. “We’re a small town, but we’re mighty in this,” Kathy Gellendin, […]
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