The former manager of the SweetSpot Bakehouse & Cafe in Whitewater has been accused of bilking more than $32,000 from the popular downtown business. An initial appearance is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, in Walworth County Circuit Court for Nicole M. Baker, 34, who was charged March 7 with theft […]
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WUSD’s Elworthy a finalist for Burlington superintendent post
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Mark Elworthy, district administrator of the Whitewater Unified School District, has been named one of three superintendent finalists at Burlington Area School District. Elworthy, along with two others, will look to replace Peter Smet, who announced his retirement in January, effective July 1, after he […]
Whitewater CDA officials comb through unpaid loan amounts
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s in-house finance director recently weighed in on the quasi-independent Community Development Authority’s 2018 financials, which included several business loans that likely will not be paid back. Steve Hatton, who heads up the city’s finance department, reported on his findings when the CDA’s board of directors […]
A lot of serious fun
The UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club’s sixth annual Trivia Night was held Feb. 22. The organization’s Kim Adams reported that gross proceeds exceeded $12,000. The event supports several philanthropic causes. Bob McCullough congratulates members of the Happy Campers team, who earned the Spirit Award at the annual competition. See more photos […]
Whitewater CDA to receive nearly $20,000 for leasing undeveloped land for crops this year
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Undeveloped land within the Whitewater business and technology parks again will be temporarily repurposed for farming, based on a recent plan in motion. The board of directors on the Whitewater Community Development Authority on Feb. 28 approved a bid submitted by Milton-based farmers Timothy and Rachel […]
Legislators will be panelists about brain injuries
State senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand and state Rep. Don Vruwink will be panelists for a town hall about brain injuries at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Whitewater City Council chambers. Life Beyond Brain Injury, a group founded by UW-Whitewater students and alumni, is organizing the event […]
WUSD administrators begin discussing 2019-20 staffing plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Additional staffing resources could be infused into Whitewater Unified School District’s psychologist pool and at-risk programs, based on a proposal unveiled recently. WUSD administrators discussed a proposed staffing plan for the 2019-20 school year that calls for 13 fleshed out adjustments to the current structure across […]
Worthy cause
Whitewater Middle School hosted a blood drive on Feb. 14 and in addition to numerous students being on hand to help out, staff and members of the community took the time to donate, including DeAnda Levine (above.) See more photos in the March 7 Register. (Tom Ganser photo)
Woman allegedly bilked money from employer
An initial appearance is scheduled for March 14 for a Mukwonago woman charged with taking more than $31,000 from her Whitewater employer. Samantha D. Rodriguez, 33, was charged Feb. 14 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft in a business setting of $10,000 to $100,000. According to the criminal complaint, […]
Getting a ‘Clue’
Whitewater High School Players rendition of whodunit set March 7-10 By Tom Ganser Correspondent Taking in a performance of the Whitewater High School Players production of “Clue On Stage” is just the right prescription to cure your case of the winter blahhs and to boost your energy and spirits. “Clue […]
