The Wisconsin Historical Society membership team selected a Whitewater family as the winner of its “Life on the Farm Extreme” contest. The Tom and Amy Ziolkowski family will spend May 18 working on an Old World Wisconsin farm after being picked at random from 190 entrants. All […]
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Esterly Seeder will be on display at Whitewater Depot re-opening
When the Whitewater Historical Society hosts its grand re-opening of the Whitewater Passenger Depot building, a local treasure will be on display for the first time in decades. The Esterly Seeder, an agricultural machine made at the Esterly Manufacturing Company in the 1870s, is back in Whitewater after […]
Passion for painting
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent She’s gone from rural living to the big city, but Whitewater area native Shelby Keefe never forgets her origins. In fact, she credits them for finding her passion in life. Keefe, a 1977 graduate of Whitewater High School, has been pursuing one of her greatest […]
Opening of Our Voices, Our Town Art Walk ‘a success’
Nice weather played a role in a successful opening of the “Our Voices, Our Town, Art Walk” on April 5, organizers said. The Whitewater Arts Alliance, along with the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast, Studio 84, the SweetSpot, and the Whitewater Historical Society’s Depot Museum have team up for the […]
Whitewater to participate in mock tornado warning
Whitewater will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. April 18. Tornado sirens will sound at 1:45 p.m. except in the case of actual inclement weather. Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed April 15 to 19 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. During that […]
Whitewater episode of ‘Discover Wisconsin’ to premiere this month
Popular show shines spotlight on city while showcasing Ice Age Trail Whitewater and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail will take center stage on Discover Wisconsin with the premiere of its “Connecting Communities” episode on April 20-21. In the segment, host Emmy Fink explores the 12,000-year-old natural wonder while […]
County seeks input from residents on parks plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials within Walworth County’s Public Works department have been making the rounds this month, sharing information on the long-range plans that are in the works for green space and preservation efforts. Details are encapsulated in a series of documents known as the Park and […]
WMS to present ‘High School Musical’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent A talented cast of Whitewater Middle School student actors will bring “High School Musical, Jr.,” to life at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 at the Whitewater High School auditorium, 534 S. Elizabeth St. Follow the Jocks, the Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater […]
Nearly Naked Mile to honor late UW-Whitewater volleyball player
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Lisa Panici only attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for a semester. But her influence on students and faculty will be felt for years to come. Panici, an athlete, was nicknamed “the irresistible force” by coaches and teammates during her freshman year. She played on the Warhawk […]
Whitewater voters support Move to Amend measure
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff City of Whitewater voters hit the polls on Election Day to weigh in on a controversial Supreme Court decision. The message sent by locals on April 2 strongly supported the Move to Amend movement that says corporations – nonprofits and for-profit enterprises – should not […]
