By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dormant, city-owned parcel of land could soon go toward a house for a family in need. The Whitewater Common Council voted Dec. 16 to donate the property, 125 N. Wakely St., to nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity with the understanding a home will eventually be […]
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County Relay For Life to host kickoff rally
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Walworth County will host a kickoff rally and planning event for the 2015 relay next week in Delavan. Event volunteers and participants will gather on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Community Room, 820 East Geneva St., Delavan, to lay the […]
School Board works at establishing ‘team norms’
Next working referendum meeting is Wednesday By Tracy Ouellette Editor One of the discussions during the East Troy Community School District’s Board of Education special meeting on Dec. 16 focused on establishing “team norms” for School Board member behavior. Board President Ted Zess brought the idea to the board at […]
Lavelle to expand operations
Company plans to add up to 90 jobs here By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer A local manufacturer announced Monday plans to expand its operations. Lavelle Industries, Inc. is expanding at its production facilities in Whitewater and Burlington to support growth in its Korky toilet repair products and custom rubber-molded parts. […]
Local students learn computer technology
Recently, Whitewater Middle School students were treated to after-school computer technology classes thanks to the Whitewater Makerspace group and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The local, non-profit group of community volunteers gave students “a hands-on opportunity to each build their own usable computer with old donated computers and parts,” Joanne Kyle, […]
Review of wastewater plant improvements continue
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Future enhancements to Whitewater’s wastewater treatment facility continue to be reviewed by city staffers and a hired engineering consulting firm. Plans call for pumping $18.7 million in improvements into the site. Tim Reel, the city’s wastewater division superintendent, came before the Common Council on Dec. 16 […]
That’s a wrap (of a lot of gifts and mittens)
In a description of the past month, members of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club described December as “a wonderfully busy month for most and no exception” for the club. The big highlight of the club’s recent activities include the final tally showing more than 718 people joined in on Breakfast with […]
Council considering ordinance for bicycle, pedestrian traffic
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An ordinance aimed at making accommodations toward pedestrians and bicyclists — in addition to motorists — on city streets is under consideration in Whitewater. The Common Council on Dec. 16 held a first reading of a so-called complete streets ordinance. A second, more definitive reading of […]
Spreading Christmas cheer
Sharon Police Department delivers toys to 21 families With the holiday season in full effect the Village of Sharon Police Department pitched in to spread a little Christmas cheer to local children by sponsoring a Toy Drive for local area families. On Dec. 22, according to a release from the […]
Making a Christmas wish a reality
DeHaan RV partners with Make-A-Wish foundation to ease burdens of travel for Hartland boy and family By Kellen Olshefski Editor In the spirit of giving, Elkhorn’s DeHaan RV Center partnered up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to make a 4-year-old Hartland boy’s Christmas wish come true last Friday. For 4-year-old Isaac […]
