The Whitewater Police Department recently made an arrest in which a person was charged with several drug-related charges to include the possession of GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate). GHB is often referred to as the “date rape drug.” GHB is most often produced in a liquid form and can be mixed with […]
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Bethel House celebrates 20 years of helping the homeless By Tom Ganser Correspondent More than 50 people gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Bethel House in Whitewater last month. Bethel House operates six private housing units providing interim housing for homeless families with children for up […]
Suspect faces attempted homicide charge
Police say victim may have survived thanks to concerned citizen At 12:13 a.m. on Tuesday, Whitewater Police Department officers responded to 880 S. Janesville St. for a reported domestic altercation. Upon arrival officers located a 32-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen, arm and hands. The victim was […]
City zoning remains topic of discussion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s extensive zoning rewrite project may have wrapped earlier this year, but city officials continue to eye possible amendments to the extensive document. Members of the Plan and Architectural Review Commission on Nov. 10 discussed several big-picture concepts — including density, so-called accessory structures and timelines […]
Area home destroyed by fire
Nearly 100 firefighters battle five-alarm blaze By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A fire that began in a wood stove destroyed a home on Pine Drive in the Town of Palmyra Nov. 14. The homeowner, who was home alone at the time, was able to escape safely, along with three pets. […]
Deer herds strong despite harsh winter
Officials say population stability and some increases should make for a successful hunt By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Area residents will join hundreds of thousands of other hunters throughout the state in pursuit of white-tailed deer as Wisconsin’s annual nine-day gun season opens Saturday. It would also be advisable that […]
A time and place to grieve
GriefShare offers holiday seminar, support groups for those suffering a loss By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The holidays can often be stressful, from the cold weather and treacherous roads to the hustle and bustle of shopping and financial worries. Add to that the death of a loved one and the […]
Postal Service offers Military Care Kit, dates and other tips
There may not be snow on the ground, but now is the time to start thinking about holiday mailing deadlines for military and diplomatic service members overseas. “Making sure those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their presents and care packages in time for the holidays […]
Officials continue to discuss 2015 budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the countdown to actual adoption fast approaching, Whitewater officials continue to go through the city’s 2015 budget with a fine-tooth comb. At a meeting Nov. 6, the Common Council looked through several components of the proposed budget, which hovers around $9.47 million. The departments reviewed […]
Actors describe characters in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent With winter quickly finding its way to Whitewater one might wonder how best to handle the cold wind. The cast and crew of Whitewater High School’s upcoming performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone” most likely would suggest a night out. The WHS Players will present the completely […]
