Association president says community’s support vital to purchase By Heather Ruenz Editor The support of the community was essential in the purchase of a new Utility Terrain Vehicle, according to Dave Rockteacher, president of the Eagle Fire Department Members Association and 45-plus year member of the department. “We saved for […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent While announcements of new construction and development projects have generally been causes for celebration across Whitewater, there are a few issues that have brought forward concerns along the way. Landscaping — or lack there of — is one of those concerns. Another concern: decades-old trees that […]

      Eight LINCS fifth grade choir students participate in the WI Choral Director’s Association All-State Children’s Choir last weekend in Appleton. The students, Maria Verduzco, Alexandra Martin, Andrew Swartz, Joshua Kirley, Emma Clarksen, Marco Wence, Angela Phillippi and Emma Weigel, are pictured with guest director Greg Douma, a […]

      With the air temperature below zero, these Canadian geese take in an early morning steam bath surrounded by frosty plants in the relatively warm, spring-fed waters of Bluff Creek in the Kettle Moraine Forest southeast of Whitewater Monday. (Bob Mischka photo)

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A local lumber company’s planned expansion received preliminary approval from a city panel last week, but further details will need to be fleshed out before actual work gets underway. Chris Hale, owner of the 130-year-old Whitewater-based Home Lumber Co. came before the city Plan and Architectural […]

      About 30 adults and 20 children participate in an adventurous hike at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Nature Preserve to celebrate the 2015 Winter Solstice Dec. 22, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The event, led by Liesl Schultz Hying (in front on […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are hoping to put a number of developments, including the Technology Park, on the map by taking part in a state-initiated certification program. The Community Development Authority on Dec. 17 voted to go through the steps of seeking accreditation through the Wisconsin Economic Development […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A dormant 10.8-acre parcel along Elkhorn Road in Whitewater could be home to a mixed-use development in upcoming years. Before any ground is broken, however, a number of reviews will take place in the coming months. Representatives of Chicago-based senior living development company MHDC came before […]

      The UW-W/Community and Student Optimist Club’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night is set for Feb. 19. There is a limit of 32 teams and some have already registered so interested parties are encouraged to register soon. (Submitted photo) The event features 10 rounds of fun trivia, numerous items […]

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A month has passed since Terry Daniels closed his Sentry store in Whitewater, and the mourning continues over what is believed to be a sorely needed amenity in the community: a retailer devoted solely to selling groceries. A number of community groups are working with city […]