In anticipation of the arrival of fall colors across the state, Travel Wisconsin is asking fall foliage fans to help pick this year’s best fall drive in the state. Votes can be cast for Walworth County’s Kettle Moraine scenic drive through Oct. 2 on TravelWisconsin.com. The Kettle Moraine scenic drive […]
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Discover Whitewater Series
Organizers praising community for ‘coming together’ Organizers of the Discover Whitewater Series are deeming this year’s event as a success, and are praising the community for coming together for it. “It is such an honor to watch how this community comes together for the amazing event,” Greater Whitewater Committee Chairman […]
City sets timeline for 2018 budget planning
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With municipal budget planning season about to go into full swing, Whitewater officials have set in motion a timeline, spread across the next two months, for the city’s 2018 operating plan. The series of steps includes plans of giving a newly convened group, the Finance Committee, […]
Generac to host hiring event Wednesday
Generac will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at its Whitewater plant, 757 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater. Generac is hiring for dozens of permanent and temporary positions in Whitewater and Jefferson, primarily in assembly and material handling. The company manufactures its market-leading […]
School District hosts ‘Data Retreat’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Thirty Whitewater School District teachers, administrators and pupil support personnel had its first taste of the new school year that is on the horizon with the district’s annual Data Retreat. The Data Retreat takes place within the district to engage building leadership teams and create data-driven […]
Railroad work to close portions of streets
By Ryan Spoehr SLN Staff Railroad work will close parts of Franklin and Tripp streets in Whitewater mid-September so updates along the railroad can be done. The projects are a part of planned work along the railroad system near Highway 59 between Waukesha and Milton in 2017 and 2018. “Crossings […]
City refreshes list of long-range goals
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Housing, the library and the oft-discussed absence of a full-service grocery store were among the items pinpointed in a recent long-range goal-setting exercise in Whitewater. During his routine report to the Common Council on Aug. 1, City Manager Cameron Clapper highlighted some of the key takeaways […]
City approves weed harvesting plan through 2020
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As a precursor to future weed harvesting efforts, City of Whitewater officials have approved a plan to re-up with a company specializing in aquatic plant surveys. The Common Council on Aug. 1 backed a new three-year contract with Elkhorn-based Lake and Pond Solutions. The agreement spans […]
UWW to have viewing of eclipse
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Physics Department will host a viewing of this Monday’s solar eclipse at the Observatory on the hill behind Hyer Hall. The partial solar eclipse will be as a result of the moon passing between the Earth and the sun. It will start at 11:52 a.m. and […]
Horse Trails Association preparing for Fall Roundup
With the days of summer winding down, the Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association is starting to look toward its annual Fall Roundup event, and is in need of volunteers for the events. Also needed in the event are donations for raffle baskets and silent auction items, sponsors and cash […]