By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several Whitewater municipal workers will begin the new year with adjusted wages, following a review of salary grades and where positions fall within different categories. The Common Council on Dec. 17 voted in favor of a resolution that makes several tweaks to the existing salary grade […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Show off your smile
Art contest to support kids in Haiti and Studio 84 A self-portrait art contest, “We Love Your Smile” is being held to benefit two organizations – the Friends of the Children of Haiti and Studio 84. Local Girl Scouts Morgan Radaj and Natalie LaBreche are the brains behind this event. […]
School district hires new staff members
By Adam Knoll Correspondent The Whitewater Area Unified School District Board has chosen Mark Maas to serve as Dean of Students at Whitewater Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Maas has been selected, effective Jan. 7, to serve a 108-day limited term. “Our intent is to evaluate […]
Trewyn hurt as Lady Whippets defeat Stoughton
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent With the holidays past, the Whitewater High School girls’ basketball team stepped back onto the court against Stoughton last Saturday night. Riding a three game winning streak, the Lady Whippets were concentrating on making the most out of a brief non-conference stretch in their schedule. […]
Four-footed member to join PD in 2014
Fundraising efforts to continue for local K9 unit By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While an official decision has not yet been rendered, the Whitewater Police Department is expected to welcome a four-footed member into the rank and file in 2014. The Common Council on Dec. 17 discussed the proposal with Police […]
Whitewater boys endure tough loss against Stoughton
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whitewater High School boys’ basketball team suffered a difficult 18-point loss last Saturday night in a non-conference battle against Stoughton. Every game offers a little bit of insight into the dynamics of a team, in this one it was insight into some of the […]
Biscuits and Gravy
An alumni basketball tournament held at Whitewater High School Dec. 21 brought six teams comprised of former WHS players to battle it out on the court. The Biscuits and Gravy team, from the left: Luke Buchholz (2007), Miles Hookstead (2009), Mark Zweifel (2008), Sam Peterson (2006), Grant Bughman (2008) and […]
Library announces winter activities
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be offering many children’s activities throughout the winter. Storytime: signup will begin Monday, Jan. 6 with sessions set to start on Monday, Jan. 13. All storytime events are held 10 to 10:45 a.m. on the following weekdays: preschoolers (3-5 year olds) meet on […]
City eyes boost in housing stock
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of continuing its ambitious development plans into the future, the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) could forge a close working relationship with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) with a new year on the horizon. At a recent CDA meeting, several […]
Police department tightens up procedures
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Police Department is operating seamlessly, officials say, but if any complaints arise – internally or externally – a clear-cut set of operations procedures will be in place. The city’s Police and Fire Commission recently consummated a lengthy list of policies that will outline a […]
