Brianna Staebler learns about herself, life through wrestling By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Brianna Staebler was like most kids, struggling to figure out who she was and where she belonged in this big world. Shunned by some, the grade schooler found her motivation and salvation in an unlikely environment, not […]

Generac kicks off year of anniversary activities In 1959, with just five employees in a barn in Wales, Robert D. Kern began manufacturing generators based upon his own unique designs. Sixty years later, the company he founded — Generac Power Systems — is a leading, diversified global supplier of backup […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A months-long discussion on fencing regulations in Whitewater has come to a close after a pair of recent pivotal maneuvers. Moving forward, city residents interested in installing fences of 6 feet or higher in height will be required to first confer with neighbors. The stipulation will […]

Downtown Whitewater unveils new street banners City crews and Downtown Whitewater Inc. volunteers removed holiday snowflake decorations and installed new light pole banners on Jan. 15. In 2018, Downtown Whitewater Inc. designed and printed new light pole banners for the downtown. And the board of directors decided unanimously to produce […]

The Whitewater Arts Alliance will kick off its 2019 Public Art Project, titled “Portals to the Past: Portals to the Future of Our Community,” at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Carol Cartwright will give a presentation during the event at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. Cartwright […]

The Palmyra Lions Club will hold its 34th annual Fisheree from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26. No registration is required, but all fish must be caught on Lower Spring Lake. Hourly fish prizes will be awarded for bass, northern and panfish; they must be registered and […]

By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitewater High School Players’ production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which it staged in November, has been nominated for a combined 18 Jerry Awards in 11 categories. The musical comedy centers on a spelling bee championship for quirky adolescents. The awards encourage, recognize […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s an all-too-common sight at Cravath and Trippe lakes — noxious, invasive aquatic plant life that has overtaken native greenery and choked a portion of the fish population. A large-scale, multiyear project set to kick off this fall will eradicate the decades-old problem if all goes […]

Here is a rundown of the candidates who will be on the April 2 ballot for the spring election in the Whitewater area: City of Whitewater Four seats are on the ballot for Whitewater City Council in April. Three incumbents are running for re-election but are unopposed: Carol McCormick in […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After reviewing existing staffers’ workloads and factoring in federal mandates, Whitewater Unified School District officials have decided to allocate funds toward special education services for the remainder of the current school year. District Administrator Mark Elworthy requested the School Board enter into a $21,000 contract with […]