By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While several questions still remain, pieces of the puzzle are coming together on the long-term future of Whitewater’s fire emergency medical services (EMS) agency. Throughout 2014, an appointed Whitewater Fire and EMS Task Force has been meeting to discuss the organizational structure of the growing agency. […]
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Whitewater students score well on ACT
School is second in area; officials attribute success to focus on preparation By Heather Ruenz Editor Whitewater High School students finished second in a ranking of area schools for ACT test performance last school year, but also had the lowest percentage of students taking the college preparatory exam in the […]
Crime down in Whitewater, police chief reports
City’s K9 officer, Boomer, credited with 10 drug discoveries By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Crime overall was on the decline in year-over-year comparisons in Whitewater, according to data gleaned by the city’s Police Department. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher came before the Common Council on Aug. 19 and gave highlights of the […]
Mini-warehouse project discussed by commission
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A proposed small warehouse business could soon occupy land along South Janesville Street on Whitewater’s southern end. But a number of issues — including the potential widening of state Highway 59 — could impact the design of the property. The city Plan and Architectural Review Commission […]
Opinions mixed on color regulations
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Opinions regarding the potential regulation of commercial building exteriors in Whitewater’s downtown retail district have been mixed since members of the city Plan and Architectural Review Commission discussed the color scheme of a proposed coffee shop earlier this month. Commissioners on Aug. 11 reviewed and acted […]
Be optimistic
UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists club recruiting additional members The members of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimists Club know life is busy and hardly slows down but also think the people of the community deserve the best opportunities possible and they want others to join them. Formerly separate optimists clubs supporting the people of the […]
Rotarians hear about mission trip experiences
By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT On Aug. 19, members of the Whitewater Rotary Club learned about the mission trip youth from Whitewater First United Methodist Church took to St. Louis, MO, from July 19 to July 27, traveling in a caravan of four vans holding 36 high school students and eight […]
Technology Park offers resources to startups, innovators
By Heather Ruenz EDITOR Keeping up with the fast pace of technology in the business world is a challenge in itself. From mobile apps to cloud computing tech services like AWS WAR, there are many ways in which a business can utilize technology for its own benefit. However, many startups […]
All eyes on the ball
Jake Riemer battles with an Evansville player during Whitewater’s 3-0 loss to Evansville Aug. 21. Evansville, Whippet coach Rene Menager said, is setting the bar for the Rock Valley South Conference early in the season. (Bob Mischka photo)
City’s 911 system to be upgraded
New software will link Whitewater with Walworth County By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A long-anticipated upgrade in Whitewater’s police and public safety communication systems will soon be implemented, following a decision last week by city officials. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher came before the Common Council on Aug. 19 and received authority […]
