People unhappy with their current coverage who have undergone life changes may be eligible for a special enrollment period for health insurance. A no obligation, free information and assistance session will be held between 5 and 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25 at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center […]
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News from the Whitewater area
City enters contract with engineering firm
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While the project is still five years in the making, preparations for the state’s planned reconstruction of Highway 59 within Whitewater are already underway. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is overseeing the work along Highway 59, but there are some aspects of the project that fall […]
Music at the market
Liz Elliott (left) and Blaine McGuinn add some ambience to the Whitewater City Market Aug. 4. The market runs from 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, at Cravath Lakefront Park through October and features locally grown produce, home baked goods, music and artwork. For more information about the Whitewater City Market […]
Summer sounds
Known to Wander, an alternative rock band, wraps up the final Savory Sounds concert of the season in Whitewater July 23, thanks to that day’s sponsor, Fort Community Credit Union and food vendor Rocky Rococo’s Pizza. The concerts are offered free of charge through local businesses sponsorships. (Tom Ganser photo)
It’s almost here
Top photo: Whitewater High School football coaches, from the left, front row first: Tyler Sasse, Shawn Hagedorn, head coach Tom Grosinske, Ashby Hibbs, Tayt Brostowitz, (back row) Matt Amundson, Chris Arnett, Josh Sheffield and Brett Bates are in the final days of preparation for the upcoming season (Bob […]
Golf outing to benefit school district
Event offering numerous way to support local kids The Whitewater Unified School District Leadership Team, comprised of school principals, district coordinators and administrators, is hosting the 1st Annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids Outing, Sunday, Aug. 30 at Prairie Woods Golf Course. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to […]
Look at that face
Whitewater Police Officer Jake Hintz (center) grits his teeth after being hit by a Taser courtesy of fellow officer Joe Matteson (right) at National Night Out Aug. 4 at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater. The event included appearances by several agencies, demonstrations, safety booths, free food and more. (Tom Ganser […]
Council looks to fill vacant seat
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent And then there were six — again. The Whitewater Common Council is going down a familiar path as it plans to appoint a resident to fill a recent vacancy on the seven-member elected body. Council member Craig Stauffer, who represents the city’s 1st aldermanic district, has […]
Zoning rewrite project still being tweaked
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater concluded its extensive zoning rewrite project a year ago, but officials continue to fine tune and tinker with the document — a reality demonstrated as officials continued digging into the code last week. City Planner Chris Munz-Pritchard came before the Common Council on Aug. 4 […]
Fire and Iron stops at Whitewater FD
Local firefighter takes part in ride that supports youth burn camp By Tom Ganser Correspondent Members of the Whitewater Fire Department welcomed motorcyclists participating in the 10th Annual Ride for the Burn Camp July 11. The group, after leaving Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc, was on its way to fire departments […]
