Whitewater man arrested for OWI-homicide A 40-year-old Whitewater woman and a 65-year-old Illinois man died Sunday in separate crashes in the towns of Whitewater and Darien. In the Town of Whitewater, Melissa J. Patrick, 40, was ejected from the sport utility vehicle she was driving when it rolled on Highway […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent School traditions play an important part in fond memories of school days recalled years later, especially if they take part in a special activity that their parents also experienced. For seventh graders at Whitewater Middle School, Native American Day on Sept. 24 was a perfect example […]

A new walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. in Milwaukee. It’s aimed at celebrating the success of Catholic schools in southeastern Wisconsin while raising money to support tuition assistance at each school. According to organizers, the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” two-mile walk, being held […]

WHS singers set to take stage tonight The Whitewater High School Vocal Music Department is in the final preparation stage for its first concert of the school year, set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 16. The Mixed Chorus will kickoff the concert with a wide variety of selections including Vivaldi’s […]

National Research Corporation announced recognition of 628 long-term care and senior living organizations with the 2012-2013 “Excellence in Action” awards. Fairhaven Senior Services of Whitewater has once again been recognized. This honor recognizes post-acute organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence by scoring in the top 10 percent […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitewater High School graduates Hannah Renninger (2011) and Kelby Shaw (2008) are living proof that high quality research and creative projects aren’t just reserved for master’s or doctoral degree students. Renninger and Shaw were among 46 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate students displaying the results of their […]

The powerful diversity experience called Boxes and Walls is being offered this week to give students at UW-Whitewater a glimpse of what life might be like for someone else. “The intent is to have people walk in others’ shoes,’’ said Terry Tumbarello, associate director of Residence Life. Boxes and Walls […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Amid a myriad of opinions and concerns, Whitewater officials last week voted to move forward with rezoning 55 properties along portions of North Fremont Street. The Common Council voted, 6-1, in favor of reclassifying the zoning on the properties, located between Main Street and Starin Road. […]

The bidding is over and 48 rain barrels now have new homes following this year’s public art auction of the Whitewater Arts Alliance, raising $3,175. Many of the Alliance’s supporters were present at the Sept. 26 auction, and several of those who were unable to attend sent proxies on their […]

Annual event will feature area artists By Ruth Ann Mueller Correspondent This year’s Kettle Moraine Studio Tour – in its 15th year – is slated 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13. The tour will feature the studios of seven area artists: • Tom Rauschke and Kaaren […]