Studio 84 set to begin second session soon By Heather Ruenz Editor With one 8-week session under its belt, those spearheading the new program offered through Studio 84 are set to enter phase 2 encouraged by the progress made thus far. Following the success of its core programming, the studio, […]
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Zoning request sparks debate
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater zoning rewrite project that spanned several years in development and ultimately was approved a year ago bubbled back to the surface recently. A property owner’s request to rezone a parcel to a designation upping the permissible number of unrelated persons sparked a robust […]
Pay scale set for fire, rescue
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent decision to move the Whitewater fire and rescue department away from its volunteer-driven roots, city officials have adopted a salary schedule for members. The Common Council on July 7 amended the city’s salary schedule to include wages for members […]
UW-Whitewater graduate second runner-up in pageant
Raquel Faye Bruening was selected as second runner-up in the 2015 Miss Wisconsin pageant, held June 20 at the Oshkosh West High School’s Alberta Kimball Civic Auditorium. Bruening, 23, of New Berlin, competed as Miss Southern Wisconsin, a title she won Jan. 18 in Saint Francis. She is a December […]
Coming soon to downtown Whitewater
Outdoor market, art displays planned for summer By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new public market and the potential increase in outdoor art displays will be coming to the heart of Whitewater this summer as part of a series of recent plans that gained the backing of city leaders. Local organization […]
Software development company eyes Whitewater
City’s protection a priority in CDA’s grants to firm By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An unnamed medical software development company could be the recipient of more than $100,000 in grant and loan dollars if it locates within Whitewater. After discussing a series of items in closed session, the city’s Community Development […]
Two-county library system approved
Decrease in cost, increase in resources expected as a result Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system that will provide improved library services to citizens of the two counties, according to a press release sent out last week. Currently, the 16 […]
Board to continue advocacy of district
Engagement with community remains a priority By Chris Bennett Correspondent A significant goal of the Whitewater Unified School District board in the upcoming academic year is staying engaged with the community and advocating for the district on a policy and legislative level. The board decided as much at the July […]
Corks & Canvas event Monday
Fin & Hooves, located at the Whitewater Country Club, will host a Corks & Canvas paint night at 6 p.m., Monday, July 13. Host Kristen Monday will assist attendees in painting a gorgeous canvas over the course of the evening. In addition to going home with a painting, attendees will […]
Officials wade through wastewater plant details
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As one of Whitewater’s more grandiose capital expenditures — upgrading the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant — waits in the wings, officials continue to comb through some of the finite details concerning the project, which carries a projected $20.7 million price tag. The Common Council on […]