By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent Several donations to the district were topics of discussion at the latest Whitewater School Board meeting. Among the big donations was a $50,000 donation from DLK Enterprises for tech purchases at the high school and the middle school. “They’ve been great supporters of education throughout […]

Bill Oliver has spent 26 years protecting the Whitewater community By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer In his 26 years at the Whitewater Police Department, officer Bill Oliver has helped keep the streets of the city safe and built relationships with community members along the way. However, Oliver is heading into […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While there have been a series of changes within Whitewater this past year, there is one glaring issue that was at the forefront of decision-makers’ minds at the beginning of 2016 and remains high on the wish list. The city’s Community Development Authority on Dec. 21 […]

By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer As the season of giving has been in full swing, food pantries in Whitewater, Eagle and Palmyra have not had a shortage of people willing to give. There have been more than 530 people served at the Whitewater Food Pantry in the past year. Some […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After nearly a month of not seeing any renewed progress, Whitewater officials dusted off an issue that has drawn complaints in the community — the condition of the municipal parking lots. The lots were subject to an extensive resurfacing project this summer as a part of […]

The Whitewater Community Foundation’s first campaign has been a success, according to its director. “Thank you to everyone who donated to the Whitewater Community Foundation during our first Annual Campaign. We reached our modest goal of $50,000, and the donations are still rolling in,” a press release from Brienne Diebolt-Brown, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A city-owned building along Fremont Street could meet the wrecking ball this winter as the water utility eyes an expansion. Before the work takes place, however, a series of environmental steps are being taken. The Common Council on Dec. 6 gave the green light to enter […]

The Whitewater Arts Alliance has announced that Maggie Buchholz Radaj, of Whitewater and a graphic designer at GMA Printing, has won the 10th anniversary Logo Contest. She will receive $100 for her “colorful, creative artwork,” the release stated. Radaj has worked the last 19 years in art-related jobs and is […]

      Reid Gunnink (from the left), Fletcher Crone, Wyatt Frison and Jake Martin perform with the Whitewater Middle School 8th grade band at the school’s annual concert that also featured performances by the jazz ensemble, sixth and seventh grade bands, and one that combined band students in all […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater’s strengthened ties with the Whitewater Fire Department moved to the next level early this month with the passage of a long-term agreement between the two parties. The department, which provides fire and emergency medical services to the city and many surrounding townships, […]