By Heather Ruenz Editor Adding a new twist to the nearly two-year issue of Standard Process, Inc. wanting to bring its entire operation into the Village of Palmyra, the state Department of Administration recently issued an opinion that the annexation is in the public interest, a flip from the opinion […]
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University to host info session on DBA program Dec. 13
UW-Whitewater is preparing to welcome the second cohort into its innovative Doctor of Business Administration program, with an information session planned for10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 13 in Hyland Hall 2101 on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. The challenging three-year program offers the practical knowledge professionals need, along […]
CDA supports local start-up businesses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A trio of Whitewater-based start-up businesses have been given grants of varying dollar amounts, following a panel’s recent decision. The Community Development Authority (CDA) on Nov. 12 voted to award the grants, each coming in at a minimum of $10,000, to the emerging businesses. The grants […]
Students, community support memorial scholarship fund
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Nov. 20, members of Whitewater High School’s S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) organization presented a check for $80 to Tanya Scherer as a contribution to “Missy’s Mission,” a scholarship established in memory of Melissa Jeanne Patrick, a 1992 graduate of WHS who passed away on […]
Police chief nixes four-day work week
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A pilot project aimed at giving Whitewater’s police force more flexibility with shift scheduling has been scraped. But the head of the department said further tweaks could come down the road. In June, Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher said the department “test rode” a 4-day work week […]
Local artwork to be featured on notecards
The Whitewater Arts Alliance recently announced the WAA members whose works viewers selected as favorites during the 2014 Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show in October. The following artists’ work will be featured on notecards: Karolyn Alexander for “Happy Hollyhocks;” John Dynskowski for “Fall Grapes;” M. Virginia Epps for “Reminiscing,” and […]
Police thwart murder in progress
Woman said man had knife to her throat when officers knocked on door By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A Madison man is expected to appear in court Friday on charges that he tried to kill a Whitewater woman he met on Facebook by beating and stabbing her at her Janesville […]
Santa’s ready for breakfast
Some of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club elves gather around Santa at last year’s Breakfast with Santa event. This year’s event will take place 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Esker Dining Hall, 420 N. Prairie St. on the UW-W campus. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and […]
Engineering firm to address flood concerns
Pavement reconstruction, utility improvements slated for 2015 By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An area prone to flooding within Whitewater is expected to receive a little TLC next year. The city is enlisting the services of Milwaukee-based engineering firm Strand Associates, following a decision Nov. 18 by the Common Council. Strand’s services […]
City unveils crime location map
Alcohol-related offenses top list in 28 categories that can be searched By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the use of the latest mapping technology, Whitewater officials recently unveiled an electronic map that plots where specific crimes are occurring within the community. City Manager Cameron Clapper and Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher discussed […]
