By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Business owners within Whitewater will again have to pay a fee to cover administrative costs associated with upholding the state’s weights and measures laws. City Manager Cameron Clapper and City Attorney Wallace McDonnell discussed the existing policy with the council at their meeting May 20. Into […]
Sports & Other News
Outstanding Senior is star athlete, volunteer and academic Top 10
By Vicky Wedig Editor John Damrow put himself in a position academically that he could pick any college of his choosing. He and his family toured smaller colleges on the East Coast where Damrow could have certainly played football, but ultimately the 18-year-old knew his heart was with the University […]
Madison Scouts return to East Troy for spring training
The Madison Scouts drum and bugle corps, one of Drum Corps International’s world class performing units, is returning to East Troy from June 15 through June 20 for the conclusion of their annual spring training. Each year the Scouts develop a 10-minute field production that they will perform throughout North […]
Whitewater entrepreneur receives Ideadvance grant
The University of Wisconsin-Extension and its partners have selected Dan McGuire, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Art Professor and Whitewater Incubation Program Fellow, among 12 UW faculty, staff, students and affiliated companies to receive up to $25,000 each through the Ideadvance Seed Fund. “Innovative Foundry Technologies Inc. is a new business startup […]
Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowner
Orientation meeting slated June 14 Habitat for Humanity of Walworth County will soon be accepting homeowner applications for a home to be built in Whitewater this year. To qualify, a family must meet the following criteria: • Demonstrate a need for suitable housing; • Have an ability to pay a […]
Alice in Dairyland makes stop in Whitewater
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The fourth Thursday in May, a nearly perfect spring day in the area, was made even more memorable for a local company and some local students thanks to a visit by Kristin Olson, the 66th Alice in Dairyland and Wisconsin’s most famous agriculture ambassador. Olson’s day […]
Village Board approve full-time positions
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board Monday night approved full-time hours for two part-time employees. At Police Chief Alan Boyes’ recommendation, the board approved the promotion of Officer Joshua DeMeino from part time to full time. DeMeio has worked for the village since December of 2013. “He […]
City of champions
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team celebrates after defeating Emory University to win the NCAA Division III National Championship in Appleton May 27. The title sealed the deal on UW-W becoming the first school to win three NCAA championships (football, basketball and baseball) in one year. (Craig Schreiner/UW-Whitewater photo)
Aquatic Center upgrades in future
Council requests plans for capitol projects By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After years of operating in the red, leaders behind the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center have painted a rosier picture on the amenity’s future. But questions continue to permeate, including how a series of capitol improvement projects will be funded […]
Whippets head to state
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent After a grueling 2014 spring track and field season, several Whitewater High School track team members will head to the state meet in LaCrosse this weekend. Whippets Brett Harms and Liz Mielke are both headed to state as individual runners. Harms will ride in on […]
