By Heather Ruenz Editor The first night of Citizens Academy featured an introduction to Boomer, the Whitewater Police Department K-9 officer and his handler, officer Joe Matteson. Boomer, who lives with Matteson and his family, is a narcotics-only dog. In other words, he doesn’t chase or bite people, he simply […]
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Council upholds termination of city employee
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Common Council recently upheld an independent hearing officer’s decision to terminate a city employee for undisclosed reasons. As outlined in Whitewater’s municipal code, the council on April 9 rendered a decision concerning former municipal employee Nancy O’Donnell’s grievance to the hearing officer’s decision. Because […]
Earth Day cleanup slated April 22
Local teen leads effort to keep the streets of Whitewater clean “We love our earth and our community,” Morgan Radaj, local teen and organizer of a cleanup event set for 5:30 p.m., April 22 in Whitewater said. “Join us on Earth Day for a fun scavenger hunt and garbage clean […]
Community Association in search of volunteers
By Alexandra Dahlstrom Correspondent The Williams Bay School Community Association announced to the Williams Bay School District Board of Education its in need of volunteers Monday night. While the association is a successful program, Carolyn Marshall, the association’s secretary, said Monday night association board members are struggling with balancing full […]
A growing project
Nina Heim, left, and Diana Hoffman help build four raised garden beds for future vegetable gardens at LINCS Elementary School in Whitewater April 11. Liesl Schultz Hying, an AmeriCorps Farm to School service member, is leading the project, with funding from W3 Working for Whitewater’s Wellness and generous support from […]
Soccer team returns with familiar roster
Coach aiming for conference championship By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There are some new faces in new places this spring, but that hasn’t changed the goal for the Big Foot girls soccer team. The Chiefs plan on contending once again. Whether that happens will work itself out in the next several […]
Williams Bay schools approve new baseball field at high school
By Alexandrea Dahlstrom Correspondent The Williams Bay School Board of Education voted in favor of the construction of a new baseball field at its meeting Monday night. It was more than seven years ago that the Williams Bay School Board was approached about constructing a new baseball field. Each year […]
School Board looking to appoint another member
By Tracy Ouellette Editor If the residents of East Troy think things in the School District, and particularly the School Board, are going to calm down now that the facility needs referendum has passed, they might want to have another think. The School Board will be down to four members […]
Council to fill open seat by appointment
Application deadline of April 24 set for ‘student district’ By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an imminent facelift and a game of musical chairs on the horizon, a search is on for an appointee in Whitewater’s second aldermanic district. Council member Stephanie Abbott, who currently represents District No. 2, is relocating […]
Residents can apply for energy assistance
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will take applications for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program on April 22 in Delavan and on April 27 in Whitewater. Residents who are eligible based on their incomes – 60 percent of the state median income – can apply between […]
