Whitewater’s new economic director provided CDA with list of goals By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Nearly five years have passed since Whitewater’s sole full-service grocer closed up shop. The absence of a business within the category dominated a recent discussion with the city’s newly hired economic development director. Cathy Anderson, who […]
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Art in the Park returns to Geneva Lake Aug. 8 and 9
Lake Geneva’s popular Art in the Park will be back for its 40th year on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9 along the Geneva Lake shoreline. The annual juried show is sponsored by the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation Inc. Art in the Park will be in Flat Iron Park […]
County to host recycling event
Walworth County will host an appliance and electronic recycling event that will include the allowance of a variety of televisions, though there is a cost associated with some types. The event will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds (Dairy Barn), 411 E. Court […]
Special memorial
A couple of years ago, Bonnie Hawkins, a former resident of Harvest Pointe Condos in Elkhorn, came up with the idea of the complex having a Little Free Library. She passed away before it could happen but the condo association recently purchased the library and resident Dick Zubrod installed it. […]
Residents displaced by Delavan apartment fire
Smoking materials on balcony may have caused it, officials say By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A fire at a multi-unit apartment building in Delavan last week resulted in only one resident being treated on the scene thanks to evacuation of residents by police. Furthermore, the efficient response by firefighters led […]
Reservation-based programing offered at Black Point
Black Point Estate and Gardens opened July 1 for in-person, reservation-based special programs and tours. All tours must be reserved in advance and the amount of guests will be limited. Guests will not be allowed on-site without a reservation. “From walking tours to private tours of the estate and gardens […]
Gateway seeks students for CNC training
It’ll be part of the Metallica Scholars grant Gateway Technical College will offer no-cost computer numeric control (CNC) training paid for through funding from a Metallica All Within My Hands Foundation grant. Students can enroll in the training, which will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, for this very […]
Highway 50 bridge repairs to begin Monday
Road closure will lead to detour via Highway 67 and I-43 Following the previous date being pushed back shortly before construction was set to begin, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to close Highway 50 in the inlet to complete bridge deck repairs beginning Monday, July 6. Work on the […]
City expands opportunities for restaurants
The City of Whitewater has created additional space for patrons of downtown restaurants to enjoy their meals safely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many local businesses and restaurants, the city wants to assist in making a safe environment for additional seating. While many restaurants are continuing their focus on […]
Calling all local authors
Annual Authorfest event to take place online The Friends of the Lake Geneva Library and Breadloaf Books recently announced the annual Beachside Authorfest held in Lake Geneva’s Library Park will continue with a change in venue this year as Online Authorfest 2020. For five years, Beachside Authorfest has featured local […]
