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Families with young children are invited to a fun story time with a Whitewater police officer on Wednesday, May 14 at 9:30 a.m.! There will also be opportunities to play and learn with hands-on activities.
Note that due to library construction, story time will be held at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center located at 341 S. Fremont Street. Children will enjoy books, songs, and early learning stations just right for preschool play and learning. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun, free story time, which is best for ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.
Contact Sarah French with questions or accommodation requests at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782. For a full listing of library events, visit whitewaterlibrary.org.
Bonnie Miller took this photo a couple of weeks ago by Cravath Lake in Hillside Cemetery.
Our thanks to Bonnie Miller for this sweet photo.
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Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Special Meeting – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street
Agenda: CLOSED SESSION: to conduct superintendent screening interviews; when closed session ends, the meeting will end.
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 pm.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible approval of an Amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan
for WES Homes & Condos, LLC and Teronomy Builders. Located on S Waters Edge Drive
and Parkside Drive.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or
telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Special Meeting – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street
Agenda: CLOSED SESSION: to conduct superintendent screening interviews; when closed session ends, the meeting will end.
City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding proposed artwork on traffic signal control boxes, Discussion and Possible Action regarding pedestrian safety on W. Main Street, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the maintenance of terrace retaining wall at 815 Highland Street.
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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City of Whitewater Common Council Visioning Session = Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Whitewater Municipal Building, Cravath Lakefront
Room, 2nd Floor, 312 West Whitewater St.,
Whitewater, WI 53190
Agenda includes Discussion regarding City Council Goals and Priorities, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the City of Whitewater Strategic Plan.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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Webinar ID: 860 6853 2690
Passcode: 409658
City of Whitewater Council Get Together – Tuesday @ 8:00 p.m. or when Visioning Session is over
Second Salem Brewing Co., 111 West Whitewater
St., Whitewater, WI 53190
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
This notice is given to inform the Public that the City of Whitewater is hosting Common Council Get
Together with City of Whitewater Common Councilmembers. The information follows:
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 around 8:00 pm or when the Council Visioning Session is over.
Where: Second Salem Brewing Co., 111 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Sister City information.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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Webinar ID: 854 4833 2053
Passcode: 547478
City of Whitewater Community TV and Cable Involvement – Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
Agenda includes Current Ordinance- Lowering the number of members- Currently 9- Move to 7 or 5. 2 year terms
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
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Meeting ID: 884 6231 4639
Passcode: 974429
City of Whitewater Community Development Authority Board of Directors – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action on responses to RFP for Brokerage Services, Discussion and possible action on Becker & Bolton deal re: 501 N Prospect Drive (292 0515-3434-001), CLOSED SESSION, FOLLOWED BY OPEN SESSION: Safe Pro Loan Terms, Loan Request from Lemon and Sage Beauty Salon 113 W North St, and Edgerton Hospital Loan terms.
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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11-inning Thriller in Game 1 swings momentum into Game 2 for an 11-4 win
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team secured their 9th tournament title in program history with a win over UW-Oshkosh in the 2025 WIAC Baseball Championship. After forcing a decisive game two in an 11-inning thriller, the Warhawks kept the momentum in their favor to cruise to an 11-4 win to claim the crown.
The Warhawks batted first in game one, coming out of the elimination side of the WIAC Tournament bracket. Aaron Holland (Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton North) led off the inning with a single, and scored the first run with the help of a few errors by the Titan defense.
UW-Oshkosh took the lead with a 2-RBI double in the bottom of the second, and kept the Warhawks from rounding in the next two frames. The third and fourth innings both ended with a “double” play, a 643 and then strike-them-out-throw-them-out.
UW-Oshkosh extended their lead in the 5th, hitting a solo shot to take a 3-1 lead. But Andy Thies (Tallahassee, Fla./Lawton Chiles) answered back to cut the lead back to one with his own solo jack in the top of the 7th.
The Warhawk defense and pitching kept working through the Titan order to keep the game close, it finally paid off with Sam Paden (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) hitting the tying single in the top of the 9th with two outs.
In the bottom of the 9th, UW-Oshkosh had runners in scoring position with one out, but Brandon Brust (The Woodlands, Tex./The Woodlands) got the Warhawks out of the jam, with a swinging strikeout and a weak pop-up.
Both teams were held without a run in the first extra inning. The Warhawks were thrown out at home, to keep the game tied at 3-a-piece.
The Warhawks broke the tie in the top of the 11th, with Paden scoring two on a single. Dominik McVay (Mineral Point, Wis./Mineral Point) added an insurance run with two outs to put the Warhawks up 6-3.
Logan Eisenbarth (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) secured the save grabbing a quick two outs. The Titans managed two bases runners, but were stranded after a pop up to end the game.
In game two, the Warhawks switched back to the home team and a three-up-three-down sent the Warhawks to the bottom of the first quickly. UWW loaded up the bags, but the Titans ended the inning without a run.
The Warhawks took the first lead of the game with an Adam Cootway (DePere, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) solo home run in the bottom of the third. The Warhawk defense kept UW-Oshkosh in check as well, not allowing more than one base runner through six innings.
A rally in the bottom of the 6th kept swinging the Warhawks forward. The Warhawks scored six runs, all coming from two-RBI doubles from Holland, Eli Frank (Bayport, Wis./Bay Port), and then Cootway to put the Warhawks up 7-0.
UW-Oshkosh ended the shutout in the seventh, with two out singles to score two runners.
The Warhawks answered back quickly though, Darryl Jackson (Milwaukee, Wis./Rufus King) scored from first with help from a single by Dominik McVay (Mineral Point, Wis./Mineral Point) and an error in the outfield. Aaron Holland (Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton North) hit another homer to break the double digit mark on the scoreboard.
Jack Hagen (San Clemente, Cal./San Clemente) finished the last three innings on the mound for the save, with George Hansen (Superior, Wis./Superior) earning the win after pitching the first six innings.
The NCAA Selection show is scheduled for Monday, May 12th. The Warhawks will find out their placement in the NCAA Tournament during the selection show.
The Whitewater City Market outdoor season kicked off last Tuesday! Join us every Tuesday from May to October, 4–7 PM at the Cravath Lakefront parking lot for fresh produce, locally made goods, food trucks, and community vibes. You do not want to miss the return of Stephani’s fruit crisps!
Bring a lawn chair and stick around for live music at the amphitheater—it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening downtown!
Adjacent street parking is available on Whitewater Street, Fremont Street, James Street, and also in the municipal lot beside the Train Depot.
Vendors vary somewhat from week to week, but generally include most of the following:
Kristie’s Creative Kitchen • Hoots Fruits & Vegetables • Pat Hall (Author) • Studio 84, Inc • Stephani’s Spot • Books and Art by Kimberly • Wood Street Bakery • Yaegers Small Batch Vegetable • Fields Best Inc. • Best Taste • Pop’s Kettle Corn • Karaiva Farm • Jazzed Up Marshmallows • Kettle Moraine Honey • MY Farm • Moms Demand Action• Daisy Delights • Loon and Pike • Whitewater Creek Coalition • The Vegetable Stand • Aunt Mable’s • Morningside Farm and Orchard & Greenhouses
Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to enjoy your Tuesday nights at the market!
#WhitewaterCityMarket#ShopLocal#SupportLocal#LiveMusic#FoodTrucks#WhitewaterWI#FarmersMarketVibes#DowntownWhitewater
Why did the market decide to stay in the park rather than the Depot?
Lisa Dawsey Smith responded, “There are a number of factors that fueled the decision to remain in the park – from positive feedback throughout that portion of the season to renewing the partnership with Parks and Recreation for Concerts in the park to keep live music on the amphitheater stage all summer long. Feel free to stop by to chat about it if desired!”
Palmyra will soon be joining the City of Whitewater as an official “Ice Age Trail Community”! There are just 22 Trail Communities across the State of Wisconsin; Whitewater and now Palmyra are proud to be 2 of the 22!
Ice Age Trail (IAT) communities have been designated by the Ice Age Trail Alliance as “hiker-friendly communities” with local businesses that support the work of the IAT where hikers and bikers are encouraged to take a break, stop for a bite to eat and explore what makes our communities unique!
The Madison Brass Band is thrilled to present their “Spring Awakenings” Concert on May 17th, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Whitewater High School Auditorium under the baton of Musical Director, John Lynch.
“Spring Awakenings” will be a concert of thrilling and wide ranging music! John Williams’ stirring “Olympic Fanfare” opens followed by George Gershwin’s beloved “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It ‘Ain’t Got That Swing.” The rousing Fillmore march “Americans We” will contrast with the dramatic tone poem “Salome.” Peter Meecham’s awe inspiring “Fragile Oasis” effectively paints in sound our beautiful planet as seen from space. Please join us celebrating the season of rebirth with a thrilling evening of brass and percussion music!
Founded in 2002, this group of talented amateur musicians has earned recognition for their outstanding performances, including appearances at prestigious events like the Wisconsin State Convention of the National Band Association and the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
In 2012, they ventured into competitive Brass Band events and achieved Champion of the Second Section in their first NABBA Competition. The band’s dedication is further exemplified by their collaborations with renowned clinicians like Joe Parisi, Scott Teeple, Colin Holman, Mark Taylor and Phillip Harper. Under the direction of Musical Director John Lynch, the band continues to thrive with outstanding performances and a commitment to musical innovation.
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door and will be shared equally with the Whitewater High School Band.
For more information, please visit madisonbrass.com or contact: David Woolpert, (608)-206-5573, dwoolpert@me.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madisonbrassband/
On the web: madisonbrass.com
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
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