Annual savings projected to exceed $100K once upgrades are complete By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several months of discussion, Whitewater officials are moving forward with a plan to make energy-efficient upgrades to a number of city-owned buildings. The Common Council on April 15 voted to move forward in a contract […]
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East Gateway project continues to take shape
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans for Whitewater’s imminent East Gateway project continue to take shape, following a recent series of motions made by city officials. The Common Council on April 15 voted in favor of three separate city staff requests that set the stage for the upcoming project. It involves […]
Big hearts
Mounted search team ready and willing to help By Heather Ruenz Editor Often when a person is missing and a search is deemed necessary, myriads of people offer to help. However, a variety of circumstances can make following through on that offer a challenge though that’s not the case with […]
Hanna brings the wild to Whitewater
By Marjorie Stoneman Contributor Jack Hanna, a popular TV guest and wildlife expert, shared his passion for animals from throughout the world with local and area residents earlier this month. Joining Hanna were several animals – and handlers – allowing audience members of all ages an up-close view of a […]
New adult books on CD available at the library
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library has announced that the following adult books on CD are now available. • “Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War” by Robert M. Gates Before Robert M. Gates received a call from the White House in 2006, he thought he’d left Washington politics behind: after […]
Fairhaven hosts Titanic meal
Last week, residents of Fairhaven Senior Services, Whitewater, were treated to a re-creation of the supper served aboard the Titanic on the fateful evening of its sinking. Working from a copy of that evening’s original menu, Fairhaven Chef Lloyd Brehm prepared a five-course meal that included entrees such as: Oysters […]
‘Spring into the Past’ at Old World Wisconsin
May events feature kites, sheep, planting and historic foods and Mother’s Day Brunch When Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, opens to the general public for the 2014 season on Saturday, May 3, guests to this historic site will be able to enjoy “Spring into the Past” weekends […]
Rotarians get closer look at local history
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Carol Lohry Cartwright was the featured speaker at the April 22 meeting of the Whitewater Rotary Club, held at the Whitewater Country Club. Cartwright has published several studies on Wisconsin cities, including “Architectural and Historical Survey of Milton, Wisconsin” in 2013. She shared the history of […]
Discover Whitewater Series offers kids’ event
The Greater Whitewater Committee will feature its 2nd annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) event Sept. 21. Taking place in conjunction with the half-marathon, half-marathon relay and 5K, will be Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) Fit Kid Shuffle. The Fit Kid Shuffle will feature a one-mile run geared for kids 12 […]
City denies retroactive sponsorship of event
Future donation toward downtown improvement project possible By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A request to retroactively provide a city-funded sponsorship for the recent Jack Hanna event was denied last week by the Whitewater Common Council. After deliberating on the issue April 15, council members decided not to provide the requested $3,100 […]
