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 […]

Ordinance would ensure bike and pedestrian accommodations By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An ordinance formalizing Whitewater’s commitment to bicyclists and pedestrians on city streets could soon be presented to elected officials for consideration. Matt Amundson, parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Oct. 21 and discussed a proposed […]

School District gets approval to exceed revenue limit Whitewater Unified School District voters overwhelmingly supported a referendum Tuesday to exceed the state’s revenue limit through the 2018-19 school year. The referendum allows the district to exceed the limit by $1.2 million each year beginning with the 2015-16 school year. The […]

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Veteran and Military Service member Committee invites the greater community to join in celebrating Veteran and Service member Recognition Week. Activities for the week are set to begin Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. with the Veteran Recognition football game (UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point) at Perkins […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent At the Whitewater Rotary Club meeting Tuesday, Rotarian Jerry Theune introduced his invited speaker, Pat Miller, by sharing several of the outcomes of Miller’s tenure as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Basketball Program since the 2001-02 season. Some of the facts under Miller’s […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a series of delays, a local restaurateur has unveiled a firmed up timeline for his newest eatery. Whitewater officials are backing his plan. A year ago, Tyler Salisbery came before the Whitewater Common Council with plans of opening his second operation, Casual Joe’s 2, on […]

Dr. Ken Kidd (top photo on right) is recognized for serving more than 25 years at the Whitewater Unified School District Medical Advisor by board member Casey Judd at Tuesday night’s meeting. Dr. Roberta Wedl (not pictured) is taking over for Kidd. Board member Steve Ryan (above from the left) […]