Runez moving to Deforest Area School District this summer By Chris Bennett Correspondent The traits that made Eric Runez great in Whitewater made him wanted in DeForest. Runez, the District Administrator of the Whitewater Unified School District, is leaving the district to take the same job with the DeForest Area […]
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City announces hire of Aquatic Center staff
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With months to go before the Whitewater Aquatics Center undergoes a change in management structure, a new staffer with fitness-related expertise is being brought into the fold. Debbie Oas, whose background includes a role with the Geneva Lakes YMCA, has been named WAC’s new aquatic and […]
WHS athletes guest speakers at Rotary meeting
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On April 5, members of the Whitewater Rotary Club were charmed by three Whitewater High School athletes whose accomplishments during the recent winter sports season was one for their personal record book as well as Whitewater High School. “This past winter sports season was actually a […]
Downtown Whitewater director recaps first month
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a new staffer at the helm of the organization, several innovative and tried-and-true activities are on tap within the Downtown Whitewater Inc. organization as the year progresses. Courtney Nelson assumed the role of Downtown Whitewater’s executive director in early March, succeeding Tamara Brodnicki. At a […]
Council urges County Board to look long-term at fire, EMS
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As city officials look to strength their relationship with the volunteer-driven Whitewater Fire Department Inc. into the future, attention is simultaneously being directed toward a countywide cooperative effort. The Common Council on April 7 adopted a resolution that urged members of the Walworth County Board to […]
Planting for the future
Sarah Lee and Rachel Berry (back), of US Cellular, speak to fourth and fifth grade students from Mr. and Mrs. Meinel’s classes at Washington Elementary School April 18 prior to handing out white spruce seedlings to the students and encouraging them to plant the trees in honor […]
Community Foundation offering new grants
The Whitewater Community Foundation recently announced a new Community Action Grant program. The Foundation has created an avenue that individuals and organizations may use to further their dreams. The goal is to fund community projects that create a more vibrant and culturally diverse atmosphere in education, community development, artistic, and […]
Council gives nod to apply for DNR grant
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As efforts to grow and improve Whitewater’s stormwater infrastructure continue, city officials are again turning to a state agency for possible funding assistance. The Common Council on April 7 gave the green light to apply for a so-called urban nonpoint source grant from the Wisconsin Department […]
La Grange UMC to celebrate 100 years
By Tom Ganser Correspondent On April 24, La Grange United Methodist Church will celebrate 100 years of spiritual leadership in its current building that was dedicated in 1916 during a re-consecration service at 10 a.m., one hour later than the regular time for Sunday worship. During the service, the Lord’s […]
UW-Whitewater awarded for Leadership Academy
The National Association of Academic Advisors recently selected the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as recipient of the 2016 Model Practice Award for Student-Athlete Development for Athletics. The Warhawk Leadership Academy, a comprehensive student-athlete leadership development program launched last September, will be honored by N4A during a luncheon at the National Association […]