By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater is the latest governing entity to go on record and request additional information about a proposed tar sand oil pipeline expansion. While the infrastructure is not expected to run through the city, it would graze its municipal boundaries. Council member Sarah Bregant […]
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University to hold pipeline forum Tuesday
On Thursday, Nov. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m., the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host a public forum on a crude oil pipeline expansion proposal. Enbridge, Inc. is proposing expanding its Line 61 from 400,000 barrels per day to 1.2 million – a pipeline that runs about 2.5 miles from […]
Hear the horns
Saturday’s festival will feature horn players of all ages, skill levels By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Saturday, a crowd of French horn players – young and old, newbies and skilled – will gather together for a day of fun and learning at the 16th Annual University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall […]
Tootin’ his horn
Luis Ramirez performs with the Whitewater High School Marching Band at the state competition Oct. 18 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The band placed seventh in its division.
Post Office set for Sunday deliveries
Don’t be surprised to see a letter carrier on front door steps on a Sunday in the near future. Because of increased package growth, the Whitewater Postal Service began delivering packages Oct. 26. “We’re excited about the increase in packages,” Whitewater Postmaster Sherrie Benes said. “But we also want our […]
City looks at options for foreclosed property
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With lengthy foreclosure proceedings now out of the way, Whitewater officials are beginning to review their options for a dormant Elkhorn Road property that one time was eyed for a grocery store, gas station and restaurant. City and county officials worked in tandem to acquire the […]
Cadet program coming to Whitewater PD
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A program aimed at linking criminal justice students with the resources of the Whitewater Police Department is about to get a footing in the community. In early 2015, Whitewater Police will begin rolling out a new cadet program that will give a dozen potential law enforcement […]
Special recognition
Prior to the start of last week’s final football game of the season for Whitewater High School, the senior members of the team were introduced along with the adult mentors chosen by the young men as having made a positive impact during their high school years. Mark Maas (left), the Dean […]
Dress up your pets
Costume contest, pet parade slated Oct. 30 The Miss Whitewater Queens are set to host a Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Pet Parade next week to add another twist to the Halloween season and raise money for the Walworth County Humane Society in the process. Slated to begin at 4:30 p.m., […]
Musical memories
Whitewater High School senior choir members (from the left) Gwen Smith, Desi Schultz, Remi Van Daele and Jeremy Hoesly, sing a tune during the recent fall concert at the school. (Tom Ganser Photo)
