The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) event Sept. 21. Taking place in conjunction with the half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K, will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle. The Fit Kid Shuffle will feature a one-mile run geared for kids 12 […]
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City denies retroactive sponsorship of event
Future donation toward downtown improvement project possible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A request to retroactively provide a city-funded sponsorship for the recent Jack Hanna event was denied last week by the Whitewater Common Council. After deliberating on the issue April 15, council members decided not to provide the requested $3,100 […]
Singer appointed Common Council president
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Patrick Singer, a veteran of the Whitewater Common Council, will continue to serve as president of the elected body for the next year. As customarily takes place in mid-April, immediately after the spring general election, the council appoints one of the seven members to the presidency […]
Jumpin’ fun
Lakeview Elementary School held a Jump Rope for Heart event April 17 to raise money for the American Heart Association. Sierra Cook (from the left), Jeremiah Gottschall and Colton Lambert learn Chinese jump ropes. The school raised $1,500; additionally, students that raised $50 earned the right to toss water balloons […]
Police seek suspect in car entries
Last week, officers and detectives of the Whitewater Police Department executed a search warrant at a local residence. The search warrant, executed April 14 was related to the rash of car entries experienced over the past several months in Whitewater. With the help of one of the victims, investigating officers […]
Council approves sewer rate increase
Water rate bump given green light pending PSC approval By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater residents connected to the city’s sewer and water utilities can expect rate hikes in the years ahead, following a series of recent decisions by officials. The Common Council voted April 15 in favor of increasing rates […]
Superintendent recommends August referendum
By Michael S. Hoey Delavan-Darien School District Superintendent Robert Crist recommended April 14 the School Board make a second attempt at a referendum in August to exceed state revenue caps for operating expenses. Voters defeated the district’s first attempt on April 1. The failed referendum was for $2.1 million […]
Chief reports on personnel changes, increased arrests, accidents
Town resident’s motions fail at annual meeting By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board had its annual meeting April 15. Resident George Huebner made three advisory motions, all of which failed, and each township department reported to the board. Hueber moved to amend the town’s budget to add […]
Local woman honored by AWA
The Association of Women in Agriculture (AWA) recognized special award winners for their outstanding service and contribution to the organization including Kylene Cook Anderson of Whitewater. Anderson, a Fort Atkinson native and current Whitewater resident, received the 2014 Friend of AWA Award, awarded to a person who has contributed significant […]
City to conduct outdoor siren test April 24
In conjunction with Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs April 21-25, the City of Whitewater will be conducting a test of the outdoor warning sirens on Thursday, April 24. The 2014 Tornado Drill will consist of a mock tornado watch and a mock tornado warning throughout Wisconsin and […]
