By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A cross-section of representatives will soon meet to seek out long-term solutions aimed at tightening Whitewater’s municipal ordinances, yet assuring law-abiding planners are able to put on large-scale private parties within the community. In the past six months, city officials have grappled with potential policy decisions […]
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Residents spend 41 days without elevators
Repair of Westshire Farms alarm system after lightning strike was extensive By Vicky Wedig Editor Laurie Whitby knows exactly how long elevators at Westshire Farms were not functioning after a lightning strike at the senior housing complex July 21. “Forty-one days. That’s a travesty,” said the Janesville woman whose parents […]
City considers ordinance for special events
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an effort to curtail future incidents akin to the Spring Splash event in April, Whitewater officials are mulling a policy that could place parameters around private parties held within the community. City Manager Cameron Clapper discussed the issue at a Common Council meeting Sept. 6. […]
Take a book
Rita and Jerry LaGreca stand with the book nook they built for their son Brandon LaGreca of East Troy Acupuncture to have at his office. Jerry built the nook and Rita decorated it. The bookshelf is in the hallway between LaGreca’s office and Koskinen Eye Clinic in the East […]
East Troy Middle School to host Color-A-Thon
The community is invited to join in at the East Troy Middle School’s Color-A-Thon fundraiser at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The fun, healthy event is a fundraiser where participants can walk, run, skip or cartwheel through a course where they get blasted by color dust. Registration is $30 […]
Create a custom cast iron plate
Wisconsin Makers is sponsoring a scratch mold workshop Thursday, Sept. 29, in conjunction with an upcoming iron pour at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay St., Whitewater, this is family-friendly event is open to adults and children from throughout […]
City inks deal with sculptor for art displays
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although more specifics still need to be fleshed out, two high-profile spots within Whitewater will soon feature a local artist’s sculptures in prominent locations. The Common Council on Sept. 6 approved an agreement with Richard Taylor, an artist known for creating sculptures. Elected officials’ stamp approval […]
UW-Whitewater to host ‘On the Homefront’ community conversations
Continuing Education Services and Young Auditorium recently began a series of programs that engage the community in conversations about military service at home. Events in the “On the Homefront” program will use letters, personal belongings, and historical artifacts from veterans and service members to reflect on how communities on the […]
Thanks, but no thanks
Village Board says no to committee volunteer By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board wasn’t even interested in voting on the appointment of Ben Beaird to the Airport Advisory Committee at it’s Sept. 19 meeting. Beaird expressed interest in filling the position left open when committee member […]
Keefe Kares’ fall celebration set for Sept. 30
Annual fundraiser to honor Open Arms Free Clinic Keefe Kares, the charitable branch of Keefe Real Estate, invites the public to share in its Fabulous Fall Celebration at the Walworth County Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. The Fabulous Fall Celebration, which is honoring Elkhorn’s Open Arms […]
