By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A recent discussion about the physical location of Whitewater’s Community Development Authority meetings sparked a more widespread look at streaming technology in a move proponents touted as promoting open, transparent government. The CDA, a quasi-independent governing body, takes up a range of issues within the city, […]
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Proud gathering
A group of Whitewater area residents gather under the rainbow flag at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater’s Alumni Center on the last day of Pride Month, June 30, to show support for the LGBT community. See more photos and read the story in the July 18 Whitewater Register. (Tom Ganser […]
Cool locations open at UW-Whitewater during heat wave
Whitewater and Rock County campuses offer respite from the high temperatures The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walworth and Rock counties for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. Community members are invited to escape the heat in […]
Whitewater seeks new economic development director
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent high-level departure, Whitewater officials are in the midst of seeking candidates to head up economic development activities within the city. City Manager Cameron Clapper met with the board of directors of the Whitewater Community Development Authority on June 27 and […]
Man charged with stealing ambulance
A Whitewater man is charged with taking and driving an ambulance from the Whitewater Police Department and crashing it while drunk. Andrew Allen Dufek, 21, was charged July 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. […]
Celebrating the Fourth!
The Whitewater Grocery Co-op promotes its plans for a community-owned food store in the city during the Fourth of July parade, one of numerous events to take place in Whitewater over the extended July 4 weekend. See more photos in this week’s Whitewater Register. (Bob Mischka photo)
Keeping up with the Katzman kids
Three siblings integral players in family’s huge farming operation By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Farm kids represent a different breed, albeit an unfortunately dwindling one. They are intrinsically rooted deeply in and stewards of the land they live on and that provides their livelihood in one form or fashion. Count […]
Let the zaniness begin
WUSD Playhouse production of ‘Phantom Tollbooth Jr. begins July 11 By Tom Ganser Correspondent A refreshing break from the heat – both the weather and the political climate – will be evident from the get-go in the Whitewater Unified School District’s Summer School Playhouse production of “The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.” […]
Seeking the best chocolate cake
Sponsors also needed to help make the contest a success Do you think you bake the best chocolate cake? Do your friends rave about it? If so, then you should enter your cake into Studio 84’s Chocolate Cake War. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to […]
A church with plenty of heritage
Heart Prairie Lutheran celebrates 175th anniversary Heart Prairie Lutheran Church on Whitewater Lake is commemorating its 175th anniversary this year, and a celebration will be held Sunday, June 30. Eventgoers are invited to wear a Norwegian bunad. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a display of Scandinavian crafts and […]
