By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although more specifics still need to be fleshed out, two high-profile spots within Whitewater will soon feature a local artist’s sculptures in prominent locations. The Common Council on Sept. 6 approved an agreement with Richard Taylor, an artist known for creating sculptures. Elected officials’ stamp approval […]

Continuing Education Services and Young Auditorium recently began a series of programs that engage the community in conversations about military service at home. Events in the “On the Homefront” program will use letters, personal belongings, and historical artifacts from veterans and service members to reflect on how communities on the […]

Numerous presentations scheduled in the area through October By Tom Ganser Correspondent Nathan Jaeger, Business Manager for the Whitewater Unified School District, presented information on the district’s $23.5 million Facilities Referendum proposal L at last week’s Johnstown’s Town Board meeting. The referendum will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. “The […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Two of this year’s most notable capital improvement projects in Whitewater — reconstructing Center and George streets — resulted in two different tales when all was said and done. City officials, however, said they were pleased overall with both projects. The Center Street project, which also […]

The Greater Whitewater Committee’s 4th Annual Discover Whitewater Series, held Sept. 18, featured a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5k and W3’s Fit Kid Shuffle through the scenic City of Whitewater. On race day, the GWC and DWS planning committee were joined by 771 participants and 400 volunteers as well […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Hoping to strike a balance between equitably funding municipal operations and accommodating festivals and similar gatherings, Whitewater officials are eyeing a new policy that would require organizers obtain a permit before holding a special event in the community. The Common Council was slated to discuss the […]

      Clockwise from the top: Will (from the left), Charlie and Maggie Jay, along with their dog, Apache, all of Whitewater, take in the sights and sounds at Main Street Festival Sept. 10. Kaelynn, 3, gets her face painted by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student Taylor McDarison. The event […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A routine, late summer capital improvement project has led to environmental concerns at Cravath Lake and other surrounding natural areas, though city officials say steps have been taken to address the issue. City Manager Cameron Clapper discussed how resurfacing municipal parking lots led to the environmental […]

A new group, the Friends of Whitewater Aquatic Center was formed by volunteers from the community to support the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center as it continues to serve the community’s health needs. The group will have its first formal meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at the […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A lock box ordinance — the on-again, off-again local legislation that has, at times, drawn heated debate — is moving forward in the new year, following a recent decision by officials. In a narrow 4-3 vote, the Common Council on Sept. 6 voted to re-enact the […]