By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A civic leader who played a pivotal role in revitalizing Whitewater’s downtown commercial corridor was honored recently for her contributions as she winds down her eight-year career in the community. At a Common Council meeting Nov. 17, City Manager Cameron Clapper read a proclamation honoring Tammy […]
Month: December 2015
VERA R. HELLING BROOKS
Vera Rose Helling Brooks was born Dec. 22, 1923, at the family farm on Territorial Road, Town of Richmond, Walworth County, the daughter of Ernest and Amanda (Klug) Helling. She was baptized as a child of God Jan. 13, 1924, at home by the Rev. Herbert C. […]
See ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Michael Fields
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute will present the Walking the dog Theater production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. The East Troy performance is part of a tour that includes communities in New York, Wisconsin and Connecticut in December and several cities in China […]
League announces student video contest winners
The League of Women Voters Whitewater-Area, in partnership with the Kiwanis Breakfast Club, announced Tuesday the top three winners of its Whitewater High School student video contest on voter registration, photo ID, and the importance of voting. Students were challenged to create a 3-minute educational and inspirational video on voting […]
Group aims to start trap club at high school
By Kellen Olshefski Editor A group of parents has banded together to work with the Elkhorn Area School District in hopes of bringing together a competitive shooting club for students at Elkhorn Area High School. Elkhorn Area School District Athletic Director Dan Kiel said during the Elkhorn Area School District […]
A place to lay their heads
Remodel to provide emergency personnel with sleeping quarters By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater’s strengthened relationship with the long-independent fire and rescue department will soon have a tangible effect. The Common Council on Nov. 17 approved conceptual plans to remodel a portion of the existing municipal building to accommodate […]
