The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Music Department and Continuing Education recently announced High School Jazz Camp is returning to Whitewater this summer. Camp will be held July 6-11 and will feature the jazz faculty of UW-Whitewater including: Matt Sintchak, saxophone, Mike Dugan, trombone, and Bradley Townsend, string bass, in addition to […]
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Support system, teamwork keys to success
Local entrepreneur shares experience By Adam Knoll Correspondent Scott Gittrich, the founder of Toppers Pizza, located in Whitewater, has been a busy guy the past couple of months – speaking at two big events in an effort to give back and share his experiences with other small businesses and franchise […]
Panel reviews benefits of fiber optics project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the goal of improving Internet access at the Whitewater Business Park and the Whitewater University Technology Park, a panel is in the midst of reviewing a fiber optics project that could potentially benefit other areas of the city as well. Members of the Community Development […]
Win big money in cash raffle fundraiser
Downtown Whitewater, in its continued efforts to revitalize the downtown area, is holding its second case raffle fundraiser with prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 to some lucky winners. The raffle tickets are $50 each with only 200 available, increasing the odds of winning. The drawing will be held Tuesday, […]
Furry, fun run
Runners and their dogs take off during the 2nd Annual Whitewater K9 Run/Walk 5K/10K event held June 8 to raise money for the Whitewater Police Department K9 Unit. (Tom Ganser photo)
State grant helps city support new businesses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the second time in the past year-and-a-half, a state agency is providing Whitewater officials with grant dollars that will go toward a program aimed at fostering start-up businesses. During a celebratory event June 6, Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
East Troy Cycling Classic creates quite a spectacle
Race under way, drivers beware of detours around village square The largest competitive cycling event in the United States, the Tour of America’s Dairyland, is in East Troy from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as a part of the 11-day series. The East Troy Cycling Classic features eight hours […]
Flood-prone area under review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An outside consultant has been enlisted to review Whitewater’s sanitary sewer drainage system in a flood-prone area. The Common Council on June 3 voted to approve a task order that calls on Strand Associates to review the existing infrastructure along Woodland Drive. The company recently completed […]
Fishing derby brings out nearly 50 anglers
Last Saturday, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s free fishing day, nearly 50 young fisherman – or those set on learning more about the sport – participated in a local event in Whitewater. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club, the June 7 Fishing Derby was held from 9 a.m. to […]
Tree House provides hope for abused children and vulnerable adults
June 19 golf outing to raise funds to benefit Tree House By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor When the boy reported that he had been abused, he was brought to the Tree House. He was interviewed by Paula Hocking, manager of the Walworth County Child Advocacy Center, as a team […]
