By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan police officer Roger Clapper was honored with a brief ceremony and plaque presentation on Dec. 17. Clapper is retiring on Dec. 31 after serving the township for 35 years. Chief Phil Smith noted that the department is 100 years old so Clapper […]
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Wages, pay scales for city workers adjusted
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several Whitewater municipal workers will begin the new year with adjusted wages, following a review of salary grades and where positions fall within different categories. The Common Council on Dec. 17 voted in favor of a resolution that makes several tweaks to the existing salary grade […]
Show off your smile
Art contest to support kids in Haiti and Studio 84 A self-portrait art contest, “We Love Your Smile” is being held to benefit two organizations – the Friends of the Children of Haiti and Studio 84. Local Girl Scouts Morgan Radaj and Natalie LaBreche are the brains behind this event. […]
School district hires new staff members
By Adam Knoll Correspondent The Whitewater Area Unified School District Board has chosen Mark Maas to serve as Dean of Students at Whitewater Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Maas has been selected, effective Jan. 7, to serve a 108-day limited term. “Our intent is to evaluate […]
County coroner remembered as a quiet man, great listener
John Griebel passes after 53 years of service to Walworth County By Kellen Olshefski Editor Family, friends and community members are grieving the loss of Walworth County’s long-time coroner, John T. Griebel, after his passing Dec. 20. Griebel was elected as the county’s coroner in 1960 and held the part-time position […]
A novel idea
Elkhorn family with four adopted children to be basis of novel By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor With just one phone call to Catholic Social Services in Madison, Ann Goebel was able to find details about her birth parents. Goebel, who was adopted 52 years ago and raised in Elkhorn, does […]
Four-footed member to join PD in 2014
Fundraising efforts to continue for local K9 unit By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While an official decision has not yet been rendered, the Whitewater Police Department is expected to welcome a four-footed member into the rank and file in 2014. The Common Council on Dec. 17 discussed the proposal with Police […]
Library announces winter activities
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be offering many children’s activities throughout the winter. Storytime: signup will begin Monday, Jan. 6 with sessions set to start on Monday, Jan. 13. All storytime events are held 10 to 10:45 a.m. on the following weekdays: preschoolers (3-5 year olds) meet on […]
City eyes boost in housing stock
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of continuing its ambitious development plans into the future, the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) could forge a close working relationship with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) with a new year on the horizon. At a recent CDA meeting, several […]
Police department tightens up procedures
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Police Department is operating seamlessly, officials say, but if any complaints arise – internally or externally – a clear-cut set of operations procedures will be in place. The city’s Police and Fire Commission recently consummated a lengthy list of policies that will outline a […]
