St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Whitewater held its Country Fest on July 28-29. It included a pig roast, raffles, a silent auction, dunk tank, music and games/activities for all ages. It also featured a pie-eating contest. Kenzie Schimming licks away some of her just rewards along with Leah Newmann, […]

WWUSD officials provide update on summer referendum projects By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As summer begins its slow fade and attention shifts toward the upcoming 2018-19 school year, officials in the Whitewater Unified district are honing in on the final portion of a busy construction-filled season. The WWUSD School Board and […]

      The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club donated $500 to the Whitewater Community Food Pantry on July 17. The pantry accepts donations from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays at its location in the Whitewater Downtown Armory. After their presentation, pantry co-managers Patricia Chaput, right, and Barbara Quast signed a […]

     Family Fun Night was held July 19 inside the Cravath Lakefront Building and featured Russ Bellamy (on right), a magician with the Philip & Henry magic show. Bellamy proved highly interactive with adults and kids from an audience of more than 50 people. (Tom Ganser photo)

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In the hopes of fleshing out a plan aimed at preserving Whitewater’s existing neighborhoods, a city panel devoted to economic development is putting out an open invitation to meet with two other city-based entities. During a spirited discussion July 26, members of the Community Development Authority […]

The Whitewater Police Department on July 27 announced the passing of K-9 officer Ruso. According to a news release, Ruso recently developed a kidney issue and underwent a common surgery earlier last week. After further monitoring, it was discovered his kidneys still were not performing as expected. Sadly, Ruso took […]

Cultural arts center hosts art exhibit Aug. 2-Aug. 26 The Whitewater Arts Alliance is featuring a Making Magic With Mixed Media show at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., from Aug. 2 through Aug. 26. The CAC will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although no formal directives have been given, a review of housing stock throughout Whitewater remains high on the minds of an appointed group overseeing land development and related issues. In recent months, members of the city’s Plan and Architectural Review Commission have been discussing the possibility […]

      The quartet Rose Among Thorns performed at the most recent Savory Sounds concert on July 12, a series of the Whitewater Arts Alliance held at the Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. The group of local musicians includes Jeff Mason on acoustic […]

      A shovel operator continues work near the intersection of West Whitewater and South Franklin streets at about 7:30 a.m. July 14 in Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)