Window display featured local WWII vets killed in action By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Dave Saalsaa said the idea to create a display honoring local World War II heroes who had been killed in action began at the visitation for a local veteran last fall. “I went to (John) Jack […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A nationally recognized startup company known for intermingling crowd-sourcing technology with political poling will soon be headquartered in Whitewater as part of a plan announced recently. To help facilitate the transition, the city’s Community Development Authority on May 26 voted to issue a grant and loan […]

Whitewater High School hands out diplomas to 152 graduates By Tom Ganser correspondent More than 150 members of the Whitewater High School Class of 2016 were awarded their diplomas on June 5 in the high school gym to the cheers of family and friends. After the processional march accompanied by […]

Board on schedule to name Runez’s successor late this month By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The next educator to helm the Whitewater Unified School District could be named by the end of the month, officials confirmed this week. WUSD’s current district administrator, Eric Runez, announced in mid-April he was resigning to […]

Background check revealed several offenses not listed on application By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After reviewing a list of prior convictions, Whitewater officials have decided to uphold a recommendation and deny an applicant’s request to serve alcohol at an establishment within the city. In February, Joseph J. Ford, of Racine, sought […]

      LINCS Elementary School student Dejaney Valles (left) a fifth grader, sits near her work with art teacher Joan Schlough at the Cultural Arts Center May 15. The event drew a large crowd to celebrate the talent of Whitewater students in art and music, as the LINCS drummers […]

Hetz, of Whitewater, views young age as an asset By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Three candidates — two Democrats and one Republican — with varied backgrounds are vying for the 43rd state Assembly District seat currently held by Andy Jorgensen. Jorgensen, D-Milton, announced early this year he would not be seeking […]

      The Whitewater Middle School 7-8 math team earned the top score among all of the Southern Lakes Advanced Network schools in the MEGA Math Meet at Madison College May 24, and finished eighth out of 20 schools competing. The team included seventh graders, front row from the […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A high-profile site in Whitewater once used for filling up vehicles with gas will instead house an auto parts store as part of a plan approved recently by city officials. The Common Council on May 17 approved a developer’s agreement with a company under the legal […]

The Color Guard of American Legion Post 173 (top) leads the Memorial Day parade that included members of the Whitewater High School marching band (above.) Following the parade, Brigadier General Charles Scharine, U.S. Army (Ret.) served as the guest speaker at a ceremony and in closing, expressed the hope and […]