Results of surveys, highlights from conference shared By Tom Ganser Correspondent At last month’s Rotary meeting, Brienne Diebolt-Brown and Stephanie Goettl provided members with an update of the efforts underway to explore the opening of a food co-operative in Whitewater. Diebolt-Brown and Goettl, along with Patrick Cannon and Lacey Reichwald […]

      David Stokes (right) shows off a snapping turtle at the Aug. 4 Family Fun Night event at Cravath Lakefront Park Community Center in Whitewater; one of his frogs entertains a trio by jumping around (above.) The events are held throughout the summer and are sponsored by the […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing future population growth, minimal competition and a variety of scenarios worthy of consideration, an outside marketing consultant has concluded Whitewater could be well poised for a new standalone grocery store in the future. Early this year, the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) commissioned a study […]

By Heather Ruenz Community Editor Part of Brian Robinson’s job, he said, is to keep the residents at Fairhaven engaged and in tune with the local community and he recently found a way to take that engagement to a new level, by teaming up with the Whitewater Police Department. “Ever […]

In its 15th running, the Whitewater High School cross country program is renaming its Alumni Meet in honor of Hall of Fame Coach Dirk Siebold. The Aug. 27 event will honor Siebold, who was instrumental in creating a positive and impactful program for hundreds of young men and women as […]

Taking a break from instruction lessons Aug. 8 are some of the participants in the Junior Golf Instruction Program at Whitewater Country Club, from the left: (front row) Devin McKevitt, Danielle Deporter, Camden Frye, Anakin Knudsen, Reece Condon, Hunter Peters, (back row) Jaden Condon, Matt Caminiti, Hogan Alexander, Thomas Utynek, […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Aquatic Center is about to receive a little TLC to its interior as part of a recently announced small-scale capital improvement project within the popular community facility. Matt Amundson, parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Aug. 2 and discussed the […]

      Riders take off from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the morning of Aug. 7 on day two of the 33rd Annual Bike MS: Toyota Best Dam Bike Tour, a two-day ride that raises money for Multiple Sclerosis. The ride began Saturday morning in Pewaukee and ended Sunday at […]

Concerns prompt committee to draft revised version By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An ordinance requiring commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners install a lock box for firefighters and emergency medical professionals could soon be re-added to Whitewater’s municipal code. Late last year, the Common Council had adopted its so-called lock box […]

Storm no match for teamwork of competitors on hand The 50th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Waterski tournament started out with a bit of excitement from Mother Nature when a strong wind storm hit the tournament site late in the afternoon July 21, nearly destroyed the venue, according to members […]