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 […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After fielding a series of questions and concerns, top Whitewater staffers at city hall have unveiled a revised capital improvement project through one of the city’s residential areas. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell came before the Common Council on July 19 and discussed a revised plan […]

Whitewater Community Foundation board members visited Rock River Free Clinic on Monday to meet another recipient of the foundation’s inaugural Community Action Grant program. Foundation members Danielle Frawley, Dawn Hunter and David Yochum presented a check to Kristin Wallace for $2,500 to help defray drug costs for RRFC clients. Wallace […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After several rounds of discussion and review, Whitewater officials are planning to move forward on several revisions to the municipal parking ordinance. The Common Council on July 19 held a first reading of a so-called parking limitations ordinance that clarifies pervious language on when people can […]

Annual golf outing seeks participants, sponsors and prizes By Tom Ganser Correspondent The 2nd Annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids Outing is set to begin at noon Sunday, Aug. 21 at Prairie Woods Golf Course, 12601 E. County Road A, Avalon. The event is sponsored by the Whitewater Unified School District’s […]

The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual uptown and downtown Maxwell Street Days event Friday and Saturday on Main Street with indoor and sidewalk sales and more. Hours are dependent on each individual store and vendor so shoppers are advised to check with their favorite stores for […]