By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials recently decided to support a philanthropic effort that could bring smiles to the faces of local youth. At the request of several members of CrossPointe Community Church, the Common Council on June 17 voted to donate unclaimed bikes to the congregation. CrossPointe, in turn, […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater Summer School Playhouse will present “Shrek – The Musical” next week featuring a large cast of local, young talent. “Shrek – The Musical” brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.  In a faraway kingdom turned upside […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As discussion of Whitewater’s 2015 municipal budget heats up, city officials are eyeing some of the capital improvement projects that are in progress and planned in the road ahead. City Manager Cameron Clapper on June 17 discussed with the Common Council the city’s 5-year plan to […]

Public reading to feature memories of Whitewater By Heather Ruenz Editor Local history will be shared on a level not commonly visited Saturday afternoon when Barbara Birge reads from the 1860s journals of her great-grandfather, Julius Birge, as well as his 1912 published work. Recently, Barbara provided a behind-the-scenes look […]

Amendment of ordinance approved to prevent repeat of issues By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In an attempt at not letting history repeat itself, Whitewater officials are tackling past flooding issues with tightened restrictions associated with stormwater management throughout the community. The Common Council on June 17 approved an amendment to an […]

Initial appearances are scheduled for July 3 for three Jefferson men charged with stealing and pawning items from a Whitewater home. Sean J. Mueller, 20, Michael L. Miller, 21, and Lucas D. Smillie, 22, were charged June 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling. […]

Resident’s plea leads council to consider other gestures of peace By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a resident’s impassioned plea, Whitewater municipal leaders will likely not move forward and fly a flag in support of the United Nations. But other gestures demonstrating the city’s support and desire of world peace could […]

Whitewater’s free family festival set for July 3-5 The annual Fourth of July Free Family Festival is set for July 3-5 at Cravath Lakefront Park, 312 Whitewater St. in Whitewater. This year’s theme is “Flying High Over the Fourth of July.” “We’re honoring all aviators from all branches of the […]