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 […]
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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 […]
Area grocery store to close
Where does that leave Whitewater’s chances at a grocery? By Ryan Spoehr Editor An area Sentry Foods store is preparing to close its doors for good less than two years after Whitewater lost its Sentry store. A liquidation sale sign went up in front of the Sentry store at 801 […]
Judge will allow defendant in homicide case to establish self-defense
Victim’s alleged harm to others, child pornography will not be allowed By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In a ruling by Walworth County Circuit Court Judge Kristine Drettwan on a motion by the defense team for Alan M. Johnson, she determined the court will allow the establishment of self-defense and the […]
Whitewater PD joining new multi-jurisdictional crowd-control unit
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Police Department is linking arms with many of its counterparts across Walworth County for an initiative aimed at addressing large, unruly crowds of people. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher and Captain Dan Meyer came before the Common Council on July 18 and discussed the so-called […]
