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 […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent With just a few hours until the potential for a partial government shutdown that did in fact occur, the timing couldn’t have been for Susan Johnson’s Fairhaven lecture on Sep. 30, “How Did Dysfunctional Become The Way Our Government Functions?” Speaking to a group of about […]

Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Marching Band captured 2nd place in the Class A division at the Third Annual Phantom Pfest marching band competition held at Mukwonago High School Sept. 22. The band also took a first in Music Performance and in Percussion. The band’s program for this […]

Family Fest, slated Saturday, Oct. 12, invites all Warhawk families to visit campus and share in the fun firsthand at UW-Whitewater. “Everyone wears purple gear,” said Amberly Bell, transfer and family programs coordinator. “That just really speaks to the way that our families are engaged with our students and how […]

Local EAA chapter fundraiser supports youth Palmyra chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host its annual Fall Colors Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at the Palmyra Municipal Airport 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 6. In addition to the finest pancakes in southeastern Wisconsin, according to local members, menu items […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed zoning change aimed at protecting single-family residences could alter who lives along portions of North Fremont Street in the City of Whitewater. Council member James Winship, who represents the area under scrutiny, has proposed changing zoning on 55 properties to a one- and two-family […]

Earth can be a cosmically dangerous place, not just because of everyday challenges like fires, floods and auto accidents, but also because of threats from the sky above. Last year, some people thought the Earth would end on Dec. 21 because of a supposed prediction of the Mayan calendar. This […]

As use increases, so will local cab service By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With use on the rise, Whitewater officials plan to not only continue but increase hours of operation for the long-running ride-share program in 2014. The city currently contracts with Fort Atkinson-based Brown Cab Service for the program, which […]