With the air temperature below zero, these Canadian geese take in an early morning steam bath surrounded by frosty plants in the relatively warm, spring-fed waters of Bluff Creek in the Kettle Moraine Forest southeast of Whitewater Monday. (Bob Mischka photo)
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Home Lumber expansion gets preliminary approval
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local lumber company’s planned expansion received preliminary approval from a city panel last week, but further details will need to be fleshed out before actual work gets underway. Chris Hale, owner of the 130-year-old Whitewater-based Home Lumber Co. came before the city Plan and Architectural […]
Winter Solstice walk
About 30 adults and 20 children participate in an adventurous hike at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Nature Preserve to celebrate the 2015 Winter Solstice Dec. 22, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The event, led by Liesl Schultz Hying (in front on […]
Infant tossed from roof in Lake Geneva fire rescue
Seven escape multi-unit residence on Elm Street A multi-unit residence on Elm Street in Lake Geneva was destroyed Tuesday in a fire. Lake Geneva Police officers were called to the 1100 block of Elm Street at about 11:41 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of a structure fire. Lake Geneva […]
City to seek accreditation
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are hoping to put a number of developments, including the Technology Park, on the map by taking part in a state-initiated certification program. The Community Development Authority on Dec. 17 voted to go through the steps of seeking accreditation through the Wisconsin Economic Development […]
School Board election to have four candidates
By Tracy Ouellette Editor No one else filed candidacy papers during the extended deadline for the East Troy Community School District Board of Education, so the race for the three seats has four candidates, Administrator Chris Hibner said at Jan. 11 School Board meeting. On the ballot for the April […]
Proposal includes hotel, indoor sports complex
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dormant 10.8-acre parcel along Elkhorn Road in Whitewater could be home to a mixed-use development in upcoming years. Before any ground is broken, however, a number of reviews will take place in the coming months. Representatives of Chicago-based senior living development company MHDC came before […]
New plans for Tasch
Committee reviewing new, potentially better option for city parks By Kellen Olshefski Editor A bit of a change-up from what the committee had previously approved to be sent out for bids, members of the Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee took a look at a new option for Elkhorn’s Tasch […]
Feb. 13 dinner to honor area law enforcement
Men and women of area police departments will be the honored guests at a “Stay True to the Blue” dinner event on Feb. 13 at The Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana. The event will honor officers and staff serving Fontana, Linn Township, Sharon, Walworth and Williams Bay, and their […]
Take a team to Trivia Night
The UW-W/Community and Student Optimist Club’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night is set for Feb. 19. There is a limit of 32 teams and some have already registered so interested parties are encouraged to register soon. (Submitted photo) The event features 10 rounds of fun trivia, numerous items […]
