Fairhaven Pollinator Garden Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. Olm Fellowship Hall
We’re ready to update interested residents and community members on the Fairhaven Pollinator Garden! Join Fairhaven residents Karen Coburn, Kaye Eckert, Dan Sable, Sue Weigel, Betty Brown and Sue Chuppa and community member Kristine Zaballos as we present our plan for the two pollinator gardens we are creating in 2026.
We’ll recap the benefits of native plants that we shared at our presentation in the fall, and then go into detail about the specific native plants that will be planted, where they will be sourced, how we will plant them, and what pollinators will benefit. We’ll also talk about how the garden is being funded and how it will be maintained. And you’ll have a chance to ask any questions and to purchase cards, coffee mugs, coffee and baked goods to support the garden. Questions? Contact Kristine at kristine@zaballos.com or Karen Coburn at krncoburn@yahoo.com.
For updates, follow the project on Facebook: @Fairhaven Pollinator Garden
City of Whitewater Forward Design Workshop Open House – Monday @ 4:30 p.m. Cravath Lakefront Building, 341 S Fremont St.
Special City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Development Agreement for Stonehaven Development on Bluff Road and Resolution to approve borrowing from City of Whitewater Wastewater Utility for Stonehaven Development Project. Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Please click the link below to join the webinar: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254480663517093?p=L8aexM64JkR57jXSQM Meeting ID: 254 480 663 517 093 Passcode: pk6Wt7TT Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,403508619# Phone conference ID: 403 508 619#
Whitewater Public Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes adjourn to CLOSED SESSION, not to reconvene: Performance evaluation for the Library Director Whitewater Public Library, Meeting Room 2 431 West Center St., Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82954099698?pwd=0vQXPacT2GZUwFsnZ5L53xNX33Bqwr.1 Meeting ID: 829 5409 9698 Passcode: pVbffN17 Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
City of Whitewater Forward Design Workshop Open House – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m. Open House Cravath Lakefront Building, 341 S Fremont St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person *
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m. Agenda includes Resolutions to accept offer to purchase from Lifetime Manufacturing LLC for Tax parcel numbers /A444300002 and /A444200002 in Technology Park; Discussion and Possible Action regarding Crypto ATM ban in the City of Whitewater. Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Please click the link below to join the webinar: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281185701128636?p=MoXZJGnpZaSDkRWdFo Meeting ID: 281 185 701 128 636 Passcode: T9it2Ds3 Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,593516002# United States, Phone conference ID: 593 516 002#
City of Whitewater Comprehensive Plan Advisory Work Group – Wednesday @ 4:00 p.m. Whitewater Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Cravath Lakefront Conference Room 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
Some are saying that Cravath Lake is the highest they’ve ever seen
Would you prefer a bench?
This massive branch fell in one of the earlier storms this week. On Thursday it was on dry ground with some youth playing on it.
The skate park is inaccessible, but the fishing might be good.
The creek is more like a lake on George Street. North end residents are isolated.
One spectator said this is worse than he saw in 2008.
Perhaps the north end residents could kayak to the south side of George Street or walk to Starin Road to get to work.+
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office indicates that the official rainfall total for Whitewater on April 17 was “only” 2.71″, but of course the creek is carrying a lot of water from south of us. Reportedly there were parts of Janesville that got over 6″.
St. John’s Masonic Lodge will be hosting its Spring Roast Turkey Dinner on Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Whitewater-Palmyra Masonic Lodge located at 226 W. Main St. in Whitewater.
Guests are welcome to dine in or choose carry-out service. The menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, and dessert.
Pricing:
– Adults: $15
– Children (12 and under): $5
Tickets are available for purchase both in advance and at the door.
Episode 2 of One Safe Place – The Hope Shelter is now available to view. James Olm takes us inside the shelter to see the facilities and also tell us about the refugees who are staying there.
After a national search, Chancellor Corey King announced the appointment of Pieter deHart as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“On behalf of the Warhawk family, we are excited to welcome Pieter deHart to UW-Whitewater,” King said. “As provost, he will bring a strategic, bold, and student-focused approach that will elevate our academic programs to even higher levels of excellence. It is clear that Dr. deHart embraces UW-Whitewater’s mission to transform lives, understands our many strengths, and sees clear opportunities to position our university for the future.”
“In a career spanning 25 years, Pieter deHart has served as a research scientist, professor, and dean,” said Robin Fox, interim provost. “His experience as a faculty member and leader reflects a deep and broad understanding of university operations that will serve him well as the next provost. Dr. deHart is passionate about removing barriers to education and has an impressive track record of putting student success at the forefront.”
Currently, deHart serves as associate provost for research and dean of graduate studies at Minnesota State University-Mankato [MSU], the state’s second-largest university.
At MSU, deHart is the chief academic officer for graduate education, where he is responsible for leading graduate education, research, program quality, external funding, partnership cultivation, and policy implementation, among other duties. Before his time at MSU, deHart served as associate vice chancellor for graduate studies and research at UW-Green Bay. He previously served in leadership roles at Unity College in Maine and Virginia Military Institute.
deHart will assume the role of provost on June 15.
“I am honored and energized to join the Warhawk family as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,” deHart said. “UW-Whitewater’s deep commitment to access, student success, and academic excellence, as well as its national leadership in serving students with disabilities, truly reflects the very best of public higher education. Even more inspiring and exciting for me is joining this amazing, supportive, and engaged community you have developed at both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew that Warhawk Bold was more than a slogan, but is being lived and led across every inch of campus.”
A tenured faculty member in MSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, deHart holds three degrees in marine biology — a Ph.D. from University of Alaska, a master’s degree from Boston University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.
King thanked Robin Fox for her outstanding service as interim provost.
“Time and again, Robin Fox has been called to serve UW-Whitewater, and she has answered that call with enthusiasm and dedication. As interim provost, she modeled thoughtful leadership, showed compassion for all, and took decisive action to keep our Whitewater and Rock County campuses moving forward,” King said. “I appreciate that Dr. Fox has agreed to stay with us through June 30, allowing for a smooth and planned transition of this critical leadership role.”
The campus community is invited to celebrate Fox’s more than 35 years of service at the university employee ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the University Center Concourse.
“I would also like to extend my appreciation for Kristin Fillhouer, vice chancellor for student affairs, for her leadership of the search and screen committee,” King said.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Whitewater.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning until 10:30 on Friday evening that included the Whitewater area after something around 3-1/2 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours. Rock County, including Janesville, has taken the brunt of the storm. Approximately ten buildings in Emerald Grove were damaged by a possible tornado, and a number of bridges and roads are closed from flooding.
Starin Road is flooded just east of Fremont Street by the bridge, with barriers that apparently do not include a “road closed” sign, but it might be assumed that is the intention. Tom Ganser passed on these photos at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, indicating that he “can’t believe all the vehicles driving through the water.”
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a flash flood warning that includes the Whitewater area until 10:30 p.m. on Friday. They advise that entering flooded streets is very risky due to heavy rainfall.
WISN12 reported that as of 8:40 p.m. on Friday, Whitewater had received 3.4″ of rain.
