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Graduates have ‘a great foundation’

More than 1,200 undergrads walk across UW-Whitewater stage By Tom Ganser Correspondent University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students as family, friends and the university community celebrated their achievements as graduates, including 14 international students, 205 nontraditional undergraduate students, 72 military veterans and 110 self-identified students with disabilities May 14. More than 1,200 […]

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Lock box ordinance put on backburner

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After fielding concerns from commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners, Whitewater officials have decided to put the newly enforced lock box ordinance on the backburner for an indefinite period. After wrangling over the pros and cons of the ordinance, the Common Council on May 3 agreed […]

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Stained glass mural to be unveiled

Whitewater Middle School to host ceremony for art project The Whitewater Middle School stained glass project, a collaborative art project, began in the fall of 2013. The completed work will be unveiled at a ceremony next week. With the help of Sonja Kipper, a local stained glass artist and retired […]

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District seeks input for potential referendum

The Whitewater School Board has reviewed a long-range facilities plan with school improvement projects totaling approximately $23.5 million. With assistance from facilities engineers, Eppstein Uhen Architects, J.P. Cullen, and in consultation with administrators and staff, the district has identified facilities needs for: Safety and security upgrades ADA accessibility improvements Capital […]

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Skills, drills and smiles

Special Olympics athletes attend Warhawks football camp By Heather Ruenz Editor “The football camp had always been a dream of mine personally. I always wanted to connect individuals with special needs and sports teams together, creating inclusion and equal opportunities,” Alyssa Bohm said. Her dream – and that of many Special […]

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Officials amend ordinance on horses

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the hopes of providing greater clarity and creating more equity, Whitewater officials have amended an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of horses on residential lots. After receiving a favorable recommendation from the Plan and Architectural Review Commission, the Common Council on April 19 voted in […]