Whitewater dropped its league opener to East Troy last Friday, 28-2. In the game, Evaristo Soto leads ball carrier Diego Tovar into open field for the Whippets. Next up for Whitewater is Clinton, which is coming off a lopsided loss to Brodhead. See more Whippets sports in the Register. […]
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Whitewater PD data: Drug arrests up, other crimes down
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The number of citations and arrests related to drug-related crimes is on the rise in Whitewater, according to a recent discussion. But the trend should not raise any alarm bells, the head of the local police department said recently. Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap gave a […]
Cones with cops
Members of the Whitewater Police Department took time to chat with local residents while enjoying some ice cream treats at the McDonald’s on West Main Street on Aug. 22. The effort of law enforcement to connect with the public included officer Paxton Bergin, who spends some time with Kathie and […]
Legislators, officials discuss Highway 12 bypass safety
Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, organized a meeting with Wisconsin Department of Transportation staff and representatives from the City of Whitewater, Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Whitewater Fire Department and the Town of Whitewater recently. Attendees, which also included state senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand, discussed safety improvements at intersections along […]
Fairhaven celebrates its volunteers
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Fairhaven Director of Leisure Services Brian Robison welcomed residents to the annual volunteer appreciation lunch outside the main entrance on Aug. 8. Adding to the fun of the meal, complete with barbecue pork and corn on the cob, was entertainment provided by the Vintage Mix Quartet, […]
Whitewater CDA to temporarily relocate meetings to city hall
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A quasi-independent Whitewater economic development panel will hold its meetings at city hall on an interim basis to accommodate live transmissions of proceedings. The decision, made at the CDA board of directors regular meeting Aug. 15, comes after months of discussion about the philosophy of keeping […]
Whitewater commission backs plans for proposed Arby’s
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A fast food chain known for its ubiquitous tall hat insignia and roast beef sandwiches could soon take up residence on a high-profile stretch of land in Whitewater. The city’s Plan and Architectural Review Commission approved a certified survey map Monday night linked to a proposed […]
Whitewater Middle School principal named
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last week, the Whitewater Unified School District School Board approved the appointment of Chris Fountain to serve as the principal of Whitewater Middle School. Fountain’s career in education began at the Norris School District — in Mukwonago — where he provided education to at-risk middle school […]
Welcome aboard
Dozens of area residents showed up at Casual Joe’s on West James Street Tuesday night to meet and greet new University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight C. Watson. Among those who stopped by were members of the Whitewater Police Department. (Tom Ganser photo)
Whitewater officials remain optimistic in grocer recruitment effort
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While nothing is set in stone, City Manager Cameron Clapper said he remains bullish on the quest to bring a full-service grocer back to Whitewater. Clapper, who has been filling in as the city’s economic development liaison while the search for a permanent candidate continues, discussed […]