Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ROTC Battalion listen to speakers, including community members and alumni student veterans during Tuesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the university’s James R. Connor University Center. Following the program inside the center attendees went outside for the ceremonial firing of three volleys and the playing […]
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Discover Whitewater distributes $26K to charity partners
The 2nd Annual Discover Whitewater Series event, held Sept. 21 and featuring a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K and Fit Kid Shuffle events brought 723 participants and more than 450 volunteers together for a good cause. As a result, $26,000 was distributed to five local charities. At the banquet, […]
National Novel Writing Month to feature Writers Night Nov. 18
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will participate in National Novel Writing Month with a Writers Night @ the Library on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 pm. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is celebrating its 16th year of empowering diverse voices, supporting writers in the classroom, and building […]
Whitewater’s K9 officer awarded vest
The Whitewater Police Department’s K9 Boomer will be receiving a ballistic vest thanks to the “Occasions” campaign for Groupon Grassroots that raised more than $335,000 to outfit K9s with bullet and stab protective vests. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was the nationwide nonprofit organization and charity partner […]
Whitewater man dies in crash in East Troy
A 36-year-old Whitewater man is dead after a head-on collision on Highway 20 in East Troy Nov. 6. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Titus J. Greenwood was eastbound on Highway 20 when his 2011 Honda Insight crossed the centerline and entered the westbound lane […]
City removes bus funding from budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The future of a transit service aimed at linking passengers to Whitewater, Milton and Janesville is in limbo, following a recent vote by Whitewater officials. During an ongoing discussion of the city’s 2015 budget, the Whitewater Common Council voted not to allocate funds toward the Janesville-Milton-Whitewater […]
Local blood drive slated Nov. 19
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 […]
City to determine benefits of sewer system upgrades
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 […]
City to determine benefits of sewer system upgrades
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 […]
City prepares to discuss parking proposals
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 […]