By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With long-range efficiency in mind, Whitewater officials are looking into the prospect of upgrading the city’s existing sanitary sewer system. The cost of such a project, however, remains up for debate. The city has contracted with civil engineering firm Baxter and Woodman to make recommendations on […]
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City prepares to discuss parking proposals
Officials will meet on matter in December By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A series of long-range recommendations concerning parking could soon bubble to the surface in Whitewater, city officials revealed recently. City Manager Cameron Clapper and Neighborhood Services Director Chris Munz-Pritchard came before the Common Council on Oct. 21 and discussed […]
‘Drowsy Chaperone’ set for Nov. 20-22
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater community is in for a real treat with the Whitewater High School Players production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS auditorium “The Drowsy Chaperone” is a musical farce and parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s. The […]
They stuffed the bus (and replenished the pantry)
Nelson’s Bus Service teamed up with Whitewater FFA, the Whitewater Unified School District and other community partners to generate nearly $7,500 and 6,630 pounds of food and supplies for the Whitewater Food Pantry during its Stuff the Bus event on Oct. 27. The cash donation included $5,000 from Commercial Bank […]
City to address runoff in Bloomfield Acres
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent New infrastructure aimed at mitigating the prevalence of storm water runoff in sections of Whitewater will soon be installed. The project carries a price tag of up to $38,000. The Common Council on Oct. 21 voted to enlist the services of engineering firm Strand Associates for […]
Inside the kegs
Library to host program on barrel making Nov. 13 Gary and Jim Hess, the grandsons of Frank J. Hess Sr will give a presentation on The Frank J. Hess and Sons Cooperage at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. A cooper is a […]
Ghouls galore
The Wildermuth family takes their shenanigans to the uptown business district in Whitewater Oct. 30 for Ghouls Night Out, an event allowing local kids to visit businesses for treats, games and a few tricks. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Council sends pool change orders back to committee
Change orders will bring cost of pool over projected $3.5 million By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of sending three change orders for the Sunset Park Pool project back to committee Monday night, with plans to discuss them further with the project engineer […]
Partnership brings laptops to local charter school
More than 108 fourth and fifth grade students at LINCS Inquiry Charter School in Whitewater will have individual access to Chromebooks this year thanks to fundraising efforts by LINCS Inquiry Charter School’s Governance Council and the LINCS Family Teacher Partnership, according to a press release issued by the school. In […]
City mulls formal commitment to multi-use streets
Ordinance would ensure bike and pedestrian accommodations By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An ordinance formalizing Whitewater’s commitment to bicyclists and pedestrians on city streets could soon be presented to elected officials for consideration. Matt Amundson, parks and recreation director, came before the Common Council on Oct. 21 and discussed a proposed […]
