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City Market given green light to expand

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a successful pilot launch last year, Downtown Whitewater’s City Market is returning for a second go-around this year. The civic organization launched the City Market during the second half of last year’s warm weather season, and decision-makers said they were pleased by […]

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Couple teams up for artwork show

By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff The artwork of Wauwatosa couple Julia Collins and Ron Zdroik is on display at Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center through April 24. The show, “ART X 2,” is free and open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Collins’ work is paintings and […]

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Council adopts no-fault sewer policy

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of recent claims related to a sewer backup incident, Whitewater officials are enacting a policy that could help property owners recoup some of their costs associated with such damage in the future. The Common Council on April 7 adopted a so-called no-fault sanitary […]

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And the band plays on

Members team up to share their love of music By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff After directing the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band for more than 20 years, why does Ed Pierce stay at it? “I do this for the satisfaction of working with wonderful people in my profession. Even if it’s challenging […]

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City may ramp up geographic software

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With the intent of harnessing the latest in technology, several department heads within the City of Whitewater are embarking on an ambitious plan involving the implementation of geographic information systems (GIS) software. While GIS software is already being used within some factions of city government, plans […]

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Officials continue to look at lodging options

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Although a mixed-use proposal that could have included a hotel has been nixed, city officials continue to seek out prospective lodging establishments. Members of the city’s Community Development Authority on March 24 discussed possible overtures aimed at reaching out to hotel developers. The panel has frequently […]