Michael Christensen, 15, has always found a reason to be thankful, despite spending nearly his entire life battling leukemia. Christensen was first diagnosed at age 3 and suffered two relapses. He has received countless blood and platelet transfusions throughout his treatment. This Thanksgiving season, Michael and his family have much […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With long-range efficiency in mind, Whitewater officials are looking into the prospect of upgrading the city’s existing sanitary sewer system. The cost of such a project, however, remains up for debate. The city has contracted with civil engineering firm Baxter and Woodman to make recommendations on […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With long-range efficiency in mind, Whitewater officials are looking into the prospect of upgrading the city’s existing sanitary sewer system. The cost of such a project, however, remains up for debate. The city has contracted with civil engineering firm Baxter and Woodman to make recommendations on […]

Officials will meet on matter in December By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A series of long-range recommendations concerning parking could soon bubble to the surface in Whitewater, city officials revealed recently. City Manager Cameron Clapper and Neighborhood Services Director Chris Munz-Pritchard came before the Common Council on Oct. 21 and discussed […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater community is in for a real treat with the Whitewater High School Players production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS auditorium “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a musical farce and parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The […]

Nelson’s Bus Service teamed up with Whitewater FFA, the Whitewater Unified School District and other community partners to generate nearly $7,500 and 6,630 pounds of food and supplies for the Whitewater Food Pantry during its Stuff the Bus event on Oct. 27. The cash donation included $5,000 from Commercial Bank […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent New infrastructure aimed at mitigating the prevalence of storm water runoff in sections of Whitewater will soon be installed. The project carries a price tag of up to $38,000. The Common Council on Oct. 21 voted to enlist the services of engineering firm Strand Associates for […]

Library to host program on barrel making Nov. 13 Gary and Jim Hess, the grandsons of Frank J. Hess Sr will give a presentation on The Frank J. Hess and Sons Cooperage at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. A cooper is a […]

The Wildermuth family takes their shenanigans to the uptown business district in Whitewater Oct. 30 for Ghouls Night Out, an event allowing local kids to visit businesses for treats, games and a few tricks. (Bob Mischka Photo)

More than 108 fourth and fifth grade students at LINCS Inquiry Charter School in Whitewater will have individual access to Chromebooks this year thanks to fundraising efforts by LINCS Inquiry Charter School’s Governance Council and the LINCS Family Teacher Partnership, according to a press release issued by the school. In […]