The Whitewater Historical Society is pleased to announce a public reception for its new temporary exhibit, ‘At Home on the Job: Women’s Work 1830-1930,’ beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Depot Museum, 301 W. Whitewater Street. Nikki Mandell, Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, […]
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Co-founder of Culver’s to speak Thursday on success
Most people know Culver’s makes a delicious burger and fresh, frozen custard. But to get the scoop on how “ButterBurger” became a household term and his last name synonymous with a sweet treat, attend next week’s Elements for Success seminar at the Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center and hear […]
For the birds
Whitewater receives Bird City Wisconsin designation By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the weeks ahead, signage touting Whitewater’s efforts toward preserving bird habits will be posted throughout the community. The city this year was one of six governing agencies named to the four-year old Bird City Wisconsin program. Modeled after the […]
Land of the free
Students, parents, staff and members of the community recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the gymnasium at Lincoln Inquiry Charter School in Whitewater during the Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Celebration last Friday. The event featured speakers, special presentations by students including facts about, and the history of, the Star-Spangled Banner as […]
Runners set to hit the Whitewater’s streets Sunday
New addition of Kids Korral adds to the family-friendly event The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K events on Sunday. In conjunction will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle – a free, one-mile fun run geared for […]
Lavelle plans another large expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A growing rubber manufacturer is planning to create a third expansion to its Whitewater facility. Representatives with Lavelle Industries, 1215 E. Universal Blvd., came before the Community Development Authority and Plan and Architectural Review Commission on Sept. 15 to discuss the latest round of growth efforts. […]
Special memory
For years to come, people will admire the Limelight Hydrangea tree planted at LINCS Elementary School in late August thanks to the Marti Schultz Memorial Committee, including, from the left: Kim Monk, Kathy Ponyicsanyi, Bonnie Bronson-Hefty and Sue Halbach – all friends and former co-workers of Schultz, who loved teaching […]
East Gateway project delayed a month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The end date of Whitewater’s extensive East Gateway project is being pushed out a month, due to several unforeseen circumstances. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell came before the Common Council on Sept. 2 and shared an update on the extensive project, which has carried a more […]
‘Democracy Today’ lecture series kicks off
Free talks at Fairhaven Retirement Community open to the public By Tom Ganser Correspondent Jane Gottlick, a lecturer in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, kicked off the Fall 2014 Fairhaven Lecture Series Tuesday with a talk entitled, “Challenges to the Democracies of Great Britain, India and Nigeria.” From […]
Council reviews capital improvement plans
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With budget-building season about to get into full swing, Whitewater officials are kicking off the extensive review with a run-down of the city’s long-range capital improvement plans. At a Common Council meeting Sept. 2, City Manager Cameron Clapper and Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell met with […]
