The Seniors in the Park program is for adults ages 55 and older from Whitewater and surrounding areas. There are no fees required to join, nor is there a membership list. Mixing It Up With Watercolor Thursdays, April 3-May 1, 1-4 p.m. This five-week watercolor session will focus on […]
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City taking proactive approach to Emerald Ash Borer
Flyer containing information and preventative tips to be distributed By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As winter gives way to spring, efforts are starting to turn toward protecting sprouting foliage in the months ahead. With the scars of last year’s discovery of the emerald ash borer beetle just outside Whitewater’s municipal borders, […]
Kite project taking off
Local scout troop’s kite to be part of summer display The 2014 Public Art display of kites, “Up, Up and Away in Whitewater”, will mark the 10th anniversary of this project. It will also be the last public art project for a while as the Whitewater Arts Alliance takes a […]
Common Council candidates sound off
School Board candidates discuss top issues By Dave Fidlin Correspondent More than half of the positions on the Whitewater Common Council are expiring in this spring’s general election, but the composition of the elected body should look similar after ballots are counted Tuesday. Only one of the four positions up […]
Whitewater Nifty Ladies donate to area children
By Jeanine Fassl Contributor The Whitewater Nifty Ladies Red Hat Society meet for breakfast at Jessica’s Family Restaurant March 13 in their pajamas. Seventeen members decided to venture out much earlier in the day than the normal Monday meeting time and decided to have a child-like attitude by bringing their […]
Wheelchair basketball teams keep on rollin’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Womens and Mens Wheelchair basketball teams were honored with a dinner March 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Whitewater in celebration of each team’s achievements in capturing the national title for the 2013-14 season. In addition, the athletes were recognized […]
City earmarks $20K for study on wage rates
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are seeking outside expertise to determine whether its employee wage and classification rates are on par with similar communities. The Common Council on March 4 voted to seek out a request for proposals for a wage and classification study. Up to $20,000 has been […]
Go wild in Whitewater
Jack Hanna and animals set making stop April 7 Downtown Whitewater, Inc. will welcome nationally known animal-expert Jack Hanna to Whitewater on Monday, April 7 for a “Whitewater Gone Wild Safari.” Hanna will bring a variety of wild animals, which may include penguins, leopards and palm civets for two shows, […]
Safety a top priority for council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of one council member’s request, Whitewater officials recently reviewed what mechanisms the city has in place for potentially hazardous situations on private properties. Issues could range from diseased trees to unsound structures. Last month, council member Ken Kidd suggested the city have a […]
FFA Alumni dedicated to local youth
By Heather Ruenz Editor The Annual FFA Alumni Toy Show, held Feb. 23 at Whitewater High School, celebrated its 22nd year and was once again a huge success, thanks in no small part to the partnership the alumni have established with the local FFA. “It’s a joint effort. While we […]
