Stoneburner was founding member of Historical Society, active in Legion By Vicky Wedig Editor A founding member of the Delavan Historical Society and a man known for more than a decade as Delavan’s Uncle Sam has died. Franklin R. Stoneburner, 82, died Dec. 28 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in […]
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Work of global artist returns to Whitewater
Derek Hambly, an internationally acclaimed artist, will return to the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center this month with an exhibit featuring his current work. The show will open Friday, Jan. 9 and close Jan. 25 – the CAC will be open to all and free of charge on Fridays, […]
‘Voice of reason’ honored for 50 years of work
New president of Local League of Women Voters takes over reigns By Tom Ganser Correspondent The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area’s Holiday Dinner Dec. 14 at the Cold Spring Inn was cause for a celebration that included a reflection on the past year’s accomplishments, the presentation of the 5th Annual […]
Council seat to be filled by appointment
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The seat relinquished this week by veteran Common Council member James Winship will not be cold for long. Winship, who announced in early December he was stepping down from his District 3 aldermanic post Dec. 31, is leaving for Cartagena, Columbia later this month to attend […]
City donates land to Habitat for Humanity
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 […]
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 […]
