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 […]
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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 […]
Police department tightens up procedures
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Police Department is operating seamlessly, officials say, but if any complaints arise – internally or externally – a clear-cut set of operations procedures will be in place. The city’s Police and Fire Commission recently consummated a lengthy list of policies that will outline a […]
‘The Heart of Christmas’ shared through music
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitewater sparkles with annual traditions of all sorts during the Christmas season —“chestnuts roasting on an open fire” prior to the Holiday Parade, Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the UWW-Community Optimist Club, fruit baskets assembled by Whitewater Rotary Club with the assistance of Whitewater High School […]
Here’s your sign
City in the midst of amending sign ordinance By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of enhancing safety and guiding motorists – particularly truck drivers – the City of Whitewater is in the midst of amending its sign ordinance. As it is currently written, the city’s sign ordinance has a […]
A look back
Library offers newspaper archives in digital format History is now accessible with the touch of a finger as a result of a long-term project at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library to digitalize all of the Whitewater newspapers the library had on microfilm. A plethora of interesting things can be found […]