By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an eye toward harnessing all that the 21st Century has to offer, leaders and consultants behind the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library are in the midst of an extensive visioning process. Representatives of Library Vision Inc., an Elgin, Ill.-based company, discussed the extensive planning process […]
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Man bound over for trial in death of cousin
Public defender argues witnesses provided only hearsay, no testimony that crime occurred By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan man was bound over for trial Wednesday in the stabbing death of his cousin. Rafael Olivarez, 39, of Delavan, appeared at a preliminary hearing in Walworth County Circuit Court in custody represented […]
Local company donates gifts that will grow
By Heather Ruenz Editor Rachel Perry, the event marketing coordinator for Quality Cellular, which has 12 retail locations in Wisconsin and Illinois including a store in Whitewater, said the company wanted to do something special for Arbor Day. “One of the owners of Quality Cellular asked a friend about getting […]
Police make arrests; remind community to protect property
In the month of April, the Whitewater Police Department responded to numerous complaints of thefts from vehicles around the city. After investigations by officers and detectives, and with cooperation from area agencies, multiple arrests have been made for burglary, theft, and drug possession in reference to these incidences. Though the […]
University under investigation for sex abuse complaints
Reason not disclosed; officials mum due to sensitivity of issues By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is one of 55 colleges and universities across the nation under investigation by a federal agency for sexual abuse complaints. The U.S. Education Department on May 1 revealed the higher education facilities […]
City plans to discuss, upgrade parking rules
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With Whitewater’s yearlong zoning rewrite project winding to a close, city officials are planning a meeting summit in the near future to discuss and update rules pertaining to parking throughout the community. The Common Council on April 15 voted to enter into a contract with Larry […]
Innovation Express ridership falls slightly
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Ridership of the intergovernmental Innovation Express mass transit line fell slightly in year-over-year comparisons, officials announced recently. But the drop came as user fares increased and routes were reduced. Janesville Transit System runs the Innovation Express, which connects passengers to popular destinations in the host city, […]
City to spend $1.7 million on energy efficient upgrades
Annual savings projected to exceed $100K once upgrades are complete By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of discussion, Whitewater officials are moving forward with a plan to make energy-efficient upgrades to a number of city-owned buildings. The Common Council on April 15 voted to move forward in a contract […]
East Gateway project continues to take shape
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for Whitewater’s imminent East Gateway project continue to take shape, following a recent series of motions made by city officials. The Common Council on April 15 voted in favor of three separate city staff requests that set the stage for the upcoming project. It involves […]
Big hearts
Mounted search team ready and willing to help By Heather Ruenz Editor Often when a person is missing and a search is deemed necessary, myriads of people offer to help. However, a variety of circumstances can make following through on that offer a challenge though that’s not the case with […]