City of Whitewater Police Department officers, from the left: Saul Valdez, Jennifer Ludlum and William Oliver, are all smiles while doing their part to keep kids safe at Whitewater Middle School recently. (Tom Ganser photo)
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Photography wanted for Fran Achen competition
Amateur and professional artists are invited to exhibit their photography at the Fifth Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition to be displayed from July 5 to July 27 at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center on 402 W. Main Street in Whitewater. Entries were due June 20 though entries are […]
Jazz Camp returns to UW-Whitewater
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Music Department and Continuing Education recently announced High School Jazz Camp is returning to Whitewater this summer. Camp will be held July 6-11 and will feature the jazz faculty of UW-Whitewater including: Matt Sintchak, saxophone, Mike Dugan, trombone, and Bradley Townsend, string bass, in addition to […]
Support system, teamwork keys to success
Local entrepreneur shares experience By Adam Knoll Correspondent Scott Gittrich, the founder of Toppers Pizza, located in Whitewater, has been a busy guy the past couple of months – speaking at two big events in an effort to give back and share his experiences with other small businesses and franchise […]
Panel reviews benefits of fiber optics project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the goal of improving Internet access at the Whitewater Business Park and the Whitewater University Technology Park, a panel is in the midst of reviewing a fiber optics project that could potentially benefit other areas of the city as well. Members of the Community Development […]
Win big money in cash raffle fundraiser
Downtown Whitewater, in its continued efforts to revitalize the downtown area, is holding its second case raffle fundraiser with prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 to some lucky winners. The raffle tickets are $50 each with only 200 available, increasing the odds of winning. The drawing will be held Tuesday, […]
Furry, fun run
Runners and their dogs take off during the 2nd Annual Whitewater K9 Run/Walk 5K/10K event held June 8 to raise money for the Whitewater Police Department K9 Unit. (Tom Ganser photo)
State grant helps city support new businesses
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the second time in the past year-and-a-half, a state agency is providing Whitewater officials with grant dollars that will go toward a program aimed at fostering start-up businesses. During a celebratory event June 6, Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
Flood-prone area under review
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An outside consultant has been enlisted to review Whitewater’s sanitary sewer drainage system in a flood-prone area. The Common Council on June 3 voted to approve a task order that calls on Strand Associates to review the existing infrastructure along Woodland Drive. The company recently completed […]
Fishing derby brings out nearly 50 anglers
Last Saturday, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s free fishing day, nearly 50 young fisherman – or those set on learning more about the sport – participated in a local event in Whitewater. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club, the June 7 Fishing Derby was held from 9 a.m. to […]
