The Friends of Powers Memorial Library in Palmyra is gearing up to host its annual Chili Cook-off event. In preparation, the group is seeking foodies as well as contestants. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Lions Pavilion on the shore […]

Though it may seem longer to local residents, Whitewater’s Downtown East Gateway project, a busy place last week (above,) began less than two months ago on June 17. The good news is that if all goes according to plan, the project should be complete by mid-September. All businesses have, and […]

The Whippet Athletic Booster Club will hold its annual cookout and membership kickoff on Friday, Aug 22 prior to the Whippet football game against non-conference match-up Burlington Catholic Central at Whitewater High School. The menu will include grilled hamburgers, brats, and hot dogs. A $7 plate dinner includes a sandwich […]

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT A new floodplain map for the majority of Whitewater’s incorporated boundaries has been adopted, following a recent vote by the Common Council. After receiving a draft version of the map at a meeting in July, the council approved the map for all areas within Walworth County […]

Anniversary of Rev. Olm’s ordination slated Aug. 24 The 65th Anniversary of the Ordination of the Rev. Dr. Carroll J. Olm as a minister of the United Church of Christ will be acknowledged at a worship service on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of […]

William Paul Thomas will exhibit his current art at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. in September. His show, “Notes From a Treacherous Climb,” will run Sept. 4 through Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays. All are invited to a […]

The Friends of The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater will host a book sale Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 22. The sale will feature only new and “gently read” books – many of which are suitable for gifts – that have been donated by patrons of the […]

By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT After extensive review, parking changes will soon be implemented along portions of Wisconsin Street as two separate initiatives within Whitewater take hold. The Common Council on Aug. 5 adopted an ordinance concerning parking along one of the city’s more prominent roadways. Parking spaces are being reviewed […]

By Tom Ganser CORRESPONDENT Ramon R. Ortiz, Jr., was the featured speaker at the July 22 meeting of the Whitewater Rotary Club at the Whitewater Country Club. Ortiz, Executive Director of Pre-College Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, provided an overview of several programs aimed at middle school and high […]