By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Common Council recently upheld an independent hearing officer’s decision to terminate a city employee for undisclosed reasons. As outlined in Whitewater’s municipal code, the council on April 9 rendered a decision concerning former municipal employee Nancy O’Donnell’s grievance to the hearing officer’s decision. Because […]
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Earth Day cleanup slated April 22
Local teen leads effort to keep the streets of Whitewater clean “We love our earth and our community,” Morgan Radaj, local teen and organizer of a cleanup event set for 5:30 p.m., April 22 in Whitewater said. “Join us on Earth Day for a fun scavenger hunt and garbage clean […]
A growing project
Nina Heim, left, and Diana Hoffman help build four raised garden beds for future vegetable gardens at LINCS Elementary School in Whitewater April 11. Liesl Schultz Hying, an AmeriCorps Farm to School service member, is leading the project, with funding from W3 Working for Whitewater’s Wellness and generous support from […]
Council to fill open seat by appointment
Application deadline of April 24 set for ‘student district’ By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an imminent facelift and a game of musical chairs on the horizon, a search is on for an appointee in Whitewater’s second aldermanic district. Council member Stephanie Abbott, who currently represents District No. 2, is relocating […]
Warhawks huddle with Fairhaven residents
Football players make connection with seniors By Tom Ganser Correspondent In March, 26 members of the 2014 Division III national football championship University of Wisconsin-Whitewater team took to the field – or rather, Fellowship Hall – to huddle up with residents of the Fairhaven Retirement Community. Following a viewing of […]
City looks to upgrade boat launch
Work would improve access to Cravath Lake By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A project aimed at improving access on a high-profile section of Cravath Lake is moving forward, following a recent decision by Whitewater officials. The Common Council on March 17 voted unanimously in favor of awarding a $12,000 contract to […]
Concert to aid Haiti project
Big dreams could have died along with 11-year-old Avery McCarthy, when her life suddenly ended in October 2012, but her mom just won’t have that. Bridget McCarthy is making sure to keep her daughter’s dreams alive with the Seeds of Faith concert at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Young […]
Day of Difference awards April 15
Local coach is keynote speaker Mercy Foundation will present awards to two high school students from each Walworth County high school at its Day of Difference event at 8 a.m. April 15, at the Geneva National Golf Course in Lake Geneva. Recognition will be awarded to a boy and a […]
City yard waste collection set
The City of Whitewater will conduct a leaf and yard waste collection April 13 through 17. Residents are advised to place bagged yard waste on the curb by Monday, April 13. Yard waste must be bagged in clear or transparent bags. It will not be collected if bagged improperly or […]
Visionary Artists showcase variety in April exhibit
Whitewater’s Visionary Artists are back at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center in April with “A Little Bit of Everything.” The show runs from April 9 to 26 at the CAC and will be open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. during those dates. Visionary Artists Karolyn […]
