Sylvia DuBois leaves behind a legacy of compassion and generosity With heavy hearts, Standard Process Inc. shares the passing of Sylvia Rose DuBois, company vice president and part owner of the whole food supplement manufacturer based in Palmyra. DuBois died Dec. 30, 2013 at the age of 84. Born on […]
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Run, Hide, Fight
WHS students learn to be, and stay, safe By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Jan. 10, Whitewater High School students and staff participated in the most recent component of an extensive school safety initiative for the Whitewater Unified School District. This was the first time that the active training has been […]
Public meeting set
Downtown East Gate Way project plans on agenda The City of Whitewater will hold a public meeting Jan. 16 to present the reconstruction of the Downtown East Gate Way, a project slated for 2014. On Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S. Fremont St., the city […]
Movin’ and Losin’
Fort HealthCare offers wellness program for families Fort HealthCare clinicians will offer a new session of Movin’ and Losin’, a family-based wellness program that targets weight, nutrition, and activity in both children and parents, beginning next week. The program builds on the strength of the family while encouraging families to […]
Wages, pay scales for city workers adjusted
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several Whitewater municipal workers will begin the new year with adjusted wages, following a review of salary grades and where positions fall within different categories. The Common Council on Dec. 17 voted in favor of a resolution that makes several tweaks to the existing salary grade […]
Show off your smile
Art contest to support kids in Haiti and Studio 84 A self-portrait art contest, “We Love Your Smile” is being held to benefit two organizations – the Friends of the Children of Haiti and Studio 84. Local Girl Scouts Morgan Radaj and Natalie LaBreche are the brains behind this event. […]
School district hires new staff members
By Adam Knoll Correspondent The Whitewater Area Unified School District Board has chosen Mark Maas to serve as Dean of Students at Whitewater Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Maas has been selected, effective Jan. 7, to serve a 108-day limited term. “Our intent is to evaluate […]
Four-footed member to join PD in 2014
Fundraising efforts to continue for local K9 unit By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While an official decision has not yet been rendered, the Whitewater Police Department is expected to welcome a four-footed member into the rank and file in 2014. The Common Council on Dec. 17 discussed the proposal with Police […]
Library announces winter activities
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be offering many children’s activities throughout the winter. Storytime: signup will begin Monday, Jan. 6 with sessions set to start on Monday, Jan. 13. All storytime events are held 10 to 10:45 a.m. on the following weekdays: preschoolers (3-5 year olds) meet on […]
City eyes boost in housing stock
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of continuing its ambitious development plans into the future, the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) could forge a close working relationship with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) with a new year on the horizon. At a recent CDA meeting, several […]
