Entry forms for the 10th annual Fran Achen photography competition are due Thursday, June 20. Photos must be dropped off from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. Entries may be picked up from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, […]
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No longer Pease in a pod
Dylan’s graduation ends run of brothers playing together at Whitewater High School By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent It has been a family affair when it comes to the high school athletic careers of Dylan and Cooper Pease. Because Dylan is a senior and graduates this Sunday, the just completed baseball […]
Police chief: This year’s Spring Splash ‘overall, went very well’
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A large-scale, controversial event geared toward college students occurred without a major ruckus when it returned this year, based on recent comments from the head of the Whitewater Police Department. Chief Aaron Raap provided the Whitewater Police and Fire Commission with a report on Spring Splash, […]
Working on the tracks
Whitewater intersections to close Friday for railroad upgrades The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will be placing new tracks alongside Whitewater’s existing train tracks Friday, May 31, for future installation. Railroad staff will begin offloading tracks at Lima Center Friday morning and heading east. As the railroad approaches an intersection, it […]
Palmyra Eagle Community Band opens season
It began as a gift to Mrs. Lincoln. Today it is a background prop for selling car insurance. The Statue of Liberty stands as “The lamp beside the golden door” as it welcomes all to “the last best hope on earth.” The generations that came through Ellis Island saw this […]
Landlord’s rezoning request sparks housing debate in Whitewater
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A property owner’s request last week to rezone his home to accommodate University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students sparked a broader discussion about off-campus housing and the supply of existing single-family dwellings. Geoff Hale, who has owned a home at 261 Church St. for nine years, went before […]
Celebrating transitions
Lovers of the arts gather to support Studio 84 By Tom Ganser Correspondent Studio 84 opened its doors for the organization’s annual Gala Party on April 27, which included a celebration of the studio’s transition into its second decade of providing services. Studio 84 is located at 121 W. Center […]
Discussions continue on grocery store recruitment effort
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent For the second consecutive month, the head of Whitewater’s Community Development Authority sounded an optimistic tone about the prospect of a full-service grocery returning. At the urging of its board of directors, the grocery store recruitment effort has become a standing line item on the CDA’s […]
New strategy to help needy families
Bethel House introduces six-part video series about financial management About 70 members of the community gathered at the second annual Bethel House barbecue luncheon at the Whitewater campus of CrossPointe Community Church on April 9. It provided participants time for food and fellowship, but the most important aspects of the […]
Help with Ice Age Trail improvement
The Walworth/Jefferson County Ice Age Trail chapter will hold a joint cleanup day with members of the Rock County IAT group today, May 11, on the off-road Clover Valley section of trail. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Island Road trail access parking lot (Clover Valley segment sign) […]