Lyrik Petitt takes a ride on the carousel in Cravath Lakefront Park during Whitewater’s four-day, 4th of July festival that featured a carnival including rides and local vendors, live music, a parade, the Whippet City Mile Run, two nights of fireworks and a performance by the Minneiska Water Ski Team.
Author: Heather Perkins
MARION J. MITCHELL
Marion J. Mitchell, 89, of Lake Geneva, passed away July 1, 2015, at Mercy Walworth Hospital. She was born in Cumberland, Oct. 15, 1925, to Alvin and Lola (Sherwood) Howe. Marion was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert E. Mitchell, in 1958. Marion was an excellent […]
Capital improvement projects prioritized
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Most of the capital improvement projects earmarked in Whitewater’s 2015 budget will proceed, as planned, city officials announced recently. But a few items will be held over into future years. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell provided the Common Council with a progress report at a meeting […]
KAREN K. SMITH (KERRY)
Kerry was born to Donald H. Smith & Judith E. Smith (Nicks), on March 12, 1963, in Waukesha. She attended Palmyra-Eagle High School and worked for Spring Lake Realty, a family owned business. She enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, sports, vacationing and being on the lake. She was an avid fan […]
Spice up summer with a little magic
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Beat the summer heat and turn off the grill for a magic carpet ride July 9-11 with the Whitewater Summer School Playhouse production of “Aladdin, Jr.,” a classic Walt Disney adventure filled with music and magic, mayhem and romance, and memorable songs, including “Arabian Nights,” “One […]
City considers lock boxes for fire safety
Cost would fall on shoulders of property, business owners By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A range of property owners could be required to purchase equipment aimed at giving Whitewater firefighters immediate access to a building if an alarm is sounded. An ordinance pertaining to the new requirement is under review. The […]
Moving on up
Autumn Lesar (top) of the Whitewater First Citizens 14U softball team, and Eleanor Treder (above) make solid connections during the team’s 7-5 victory over Williams Bay June 23. With a record of 6-2, the First Citizens team is now tied for second place in the 14-team, Quad […]
‘Set Sail on the 4th of July’
Whitewater’s free family festival this weekend The annual 4th of July Free Family Festival is this weekend at Cravath Lakefront Park, 312 Whitewater St. in Whitewater. The theme is “Set Sail on the 4th of July.” Local sponsors pay for everything at the festival including numerous Whitewater small business owners. […]
A fine example
Members of local Girl Scout Troop #2332 present a $2,500 donation to Morgan Radaj, for Do Something MobilePack 2016, an international service project that will also focus on the needs of the local food pantry at its April 2, 2016, multi-shift event at Whitewater High School. The […]
LOWELL W. WILSON
Lowell W. Wilson, 98, of Whitewater, died on June 30, 2015, at home. He was born in Union Grove on Nov. 11, 1916, the son of Robin G. and Sadie (Hay) Wilson. He married Ruth A. Cooper in Hudson Dec. 24, 1944, and she preceded him in death on Sept. […]
