By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A Whitewater commission is in the midst of combing through existing stipulations pertaining to yard fences and walls in the hopes of striking a balance between eradicating blight while maintaining property owners’ rights. The Plan and Architectural Review Commission on Monday discussed possible changes to a […]
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Mitten Tree campaign begins Nov. 23
The UWW/Community Optimist Club is preparing to kick off its annual Mitten Tree collection campaign for the holiday season. Associated Bank, First Citizen’s State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union and Premier Bank will be collection sites in addition to several area churches. Donations will be accepted from Friday, Nov. 23, […]
Special gathering
At Whitewater Middle School’s Veterans Day assembly on Monday, veterans and their families enjoy breakfast treats and conversation. Students created thank you cards for the veterans and Cory Newmann, of Whitewater and an Iraq War veteran who serves in the Wisconsin Army National Guard as a major in the Military […]
WUSD Board OKs capital requests
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater Unified officials have given a green light to a pair of capital spending plans that will benefit two of the district’s elementary schools. The WUSD School Board on Oct. 22 voted to award Pewaukee-based Century Fence Company a $7,353 contract to replace a chain-link fence […]
Warhawks homecoming
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrated its homecoming week Oct. 15-20 and featured the Warhawks’ big 44-7 victory over UW-River Falls. Another highlight was the annual parade, with the color guard shown leading the UW-W Marching Band down the parade route on the morning of Oct. 20. (Bob Mischka photo)
WHS Players to present ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Players open the 2018-19 season with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Performances are Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk awards for best book, […]
Voters say yes to WUSD again
By Todd Mishler Copy Editor Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District spoke Tuesday night — and loudly. Voters approved an operational referendum by a 3,679 to 2,084 margin, or nearly 64 percent support from taxpayers in the nine precincts in Walworth County. It was approved by 54 percent in […]
Services today for former fire chief, newspaper owner Coe
The Whitewater Fire Department will host a wake from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday (Nov. 9) and service at 6 p.m. in memory of honorary retired Chief Charles “Tom” Coe. The ceremonies will be at the fire department, 312 W. Whitewater St. The department also announced on its Facebook page […]
Conservancy takes its message to Whitewater, LaGrange areas
Whitewater residents Kevin and Nancy Brunner and the Geneva Lake Conservancy hosted a community conversation for residents of the Whitewater and LaGrange areas Oct. 4 at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center. The discussion focused on the current and future conservation needs of the two communities. “If we are to protect […]
Ghouls Night Out
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the eighth annual Ghoul’s Night Out in Whitewater’s west side business district Oct. 25. Ghouls and goblins of all ages dressed up for trick or treating fun that included contests and entertainment. Among those enjoying the many activities were visitors to BicycleWise […]